Childminder EY441794

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 11 September 2012

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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 and her assistants monitor children's development effectively. Clear assessment and planning methods help the childminder identify children's next learning steps and provide challenging activities to support their good progress.  Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure at the childminder's home. Children develop strong attachments with adults and they settle quickly when parents leave. The childminder has a good knowledge of the children's physical individual needs and supports these well.  The partnership with parents is exceptional. Parents receive detailed information about their children's progress on a regular basis. They are actively encouraged to contribute to the childminder's evaluation process to help her improve the outcomes for children.  Through regular monitoring of her assistants, the childminder is now able to identify areas of practice for further development and ensure a high standard of teaching is

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This provision is good

maintained. This marks a significant improvement since the previous inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children to count and build on what they already know in their early mathematical learning.  The childminder and assistants do not have the very highest expectations of children and occasionally do things for them that they could do for themselves.

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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

 take every opportunity to help children understand mathematics, and in particular counting  promote children's independence at every opportunity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and adult interactions with children in all rooms and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked the suitability for all adults on the premises, the childminder's qualifications, and her self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day, and from letters gathered by the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, and written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children through daily checks of the home and garden The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of the procedures to follow should they have any child protection concerns. The childminder has good staff recruitment and induction methods. She continually monitors her assistants' practice, such as through daily discussions and regular reflection of the activities. The childminder and her assistants keep their knowledge and skills up to date through discussion with other professionals and professional development. Parents speak very highly about the childminder and her assistants. They praise the care and activities provided and the good progress their children make at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants know the children well, and plan activities around children's interests. The childminder promotes children's thinking skills well. For example, when looking at the land snails, the childminder talks with children about how they care for them. She asks skilful questions, reminds them what the snails eat, and to be kind and careful as they handle them. The childminder now develops children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, adults introduce new words and repeat words that young children say to help them hear the correct pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All adults take effective steps to promote children's health, safety and welfare. For example, good personal-hygiene procedures help to prevent cross-infection. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. They develop their physical skills well. Children are keen to learn about the world around them. They benefit from regular outings around the area. Children are well behaved. They understand the rules of the home; for example, they know they take their shoes off when indoors. Children learn to share and take turns, such as they play games with the adults. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop strong social skills. They play well together. They are kind and show respect for each other. Children are motivated to learn, and eager to explore. Children enjoy looking at books, listening to stories and singing familiar songs. They learn to speak clearly and to concentrate. Overall, children develop the key skills they need for their future learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441794 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1050396 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Cricklade, Wiltshire. The childminder works with assistants when numbers require. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, 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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