Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children well. Her nurturing approach helps them to form positive emotional attachments with her and other children.  The childminder successfully assesses and monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in learning and plan a good variety of interesting activities that support their development well. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder successfully encourages children's awareness of their community and other cultures. She helps them to see the differences and similarities between themselves and others positively.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with them to share and use information that supports continuous care and learning for children.  Children behave well and cooperate with others during their play, which helps to build strong relationships.  The childminder effectively reflects on her practice to make improvements. She includes

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This provision is good

the views of parents, children and the local authority to help her develop her practice and provide positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's independence, for example when getting dressed and at mealtimes, to develop their ability to take care of themselves.  The childminder does not always fully encourage children to follow their own interests.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen children's independence to do things for themselves  provide more opportunities for children to make choices in their play and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children indoors and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including a sample of children's records, planning and assessment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify concerns and the procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder works well with parents to gain information from them about their children's routines, interests and abilities when they first start. This enables her to plan activities to support children's learning and development effectively. The childminder successfully assesses children's progress and routines and shares this information with parents each day. The childminder effectively reflects on her practice and attends ongoing training to help develop her knowledge and skills, to the benefit of children. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills using a variety of different resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of how to support children's learning. She uses her knowledge of children's needs effectively to plan for their next steps. The childminder develops young children's counting and colour recognition skilfully through her planned activities. She engaged them well in nursery rhymes, singing and moving to the actions. The childminder extended this effectively by encouraging children to use a computerised tablet to select familiar and favourite rhymes and songs. From a young age, children learn to use technology to extend their learning. For example, the childminder introduced a hand-held portable speaker alongside the tablet, which enabled the children to experience the sounds that different animals make. The childminder plans structured activities each day and provides some opportunities for children to follow their own ideas in play, such as playing with bubbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming with a wide range of stimulating and accessible resources. The childminder forms good attachments with the children. They readily turn to her for comfort. She regularly assesses the environment and resources in response to children's changing needs. Children are encouraged to understand the needs of others and, as a result, they learn to show respect for each other and play together well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and secure. They benefit from lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder and become confident in their skills and abilities. Children develop key skills that prepare them well for their future learning and eventual move to pre-school and school. Children are keen to learn and respond positively to the range of activities that engage their curiosity and learning successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481415 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 988769 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. She offers care Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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