Childminder 145600

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2016 17 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children clearly feel safe and secure in the childminder's welcoming environment. She has a secure knowledge of their individual needs and works closely with parents to meet them.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children can make choices whether to play independently or to take part in the well-planned activities. Children learn the skills they need for the next stage in their learning or the move to school.  The childminder provides children with good learning opportunities to develop their understanding of the wider world. For example, children enjoy outings in the local community, where they look at the different statues celebrating historical events.  The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. The quality of teaching has improved and this has enabled her to plan and provide a wide range of activities, tailored to children's individual needs and interests. Children make good

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This provision is good

progress in all areas of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to work fully with other early years settings that children attend, to share information and to maintain a consistent approach to children's learning.  The childminder is not consistent in teaching children why good hygiene is important, to help them understand how to look after own health and well-being.

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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 the procedures for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend, to increase consistency in children's learning and development  help children to learn more about healthy practices to support their understanding about managing their own health and well-being.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector observed the childminder and children in the various play areas, including in the garden.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation documents and children's learning records.  The inspector spoke to parents and used written feedback to gain their views about the provision.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her provision well to enable her to improve outcomes for children. For example, she meets with other childminders to share good practice, such as different ways of planning, while taking into account individual children's needs and interests. The childminder is committed to increasing her professional knowledge and skills. For instance, she has completed behaviour management training and uses this information to enhance her teaching practice. For example, by making sure that she is consistent and speaks to children positively when managing behaviour. The childminder monitors children's progress and learning opportunities well, for example, using thorough tracking systems. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection and procedures to follow in line with the local authority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching methods to support children in their learning. For example, she actively engages in their play. The childminder supports children's communication and mathematical development, such as through everyday play. For example, they talk about the apples that have fallen from the tree and count them together while they collect them. The childminder regularly uses her observations and assessments to create an accurate picture of children's progress, which she shares with parents to gain their input. Overall, the childminder builds good relationships with parents. Parents report that the childminder communicates well with them, such as sharing ideas about what they can do at home to support their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. Older children are keen to help the younger ones. For example, they show younger children how to push the buttons and pull the levers to make the cars move, and encourage them to join in with their imaginary games. Children thoroughly enjoy role-play opportunities, such as pretending to be 'mummies' and 'daddies' with their pet dog. Children benefit from good opportunities to run around and exercise, such as in the childminder's well-resourced garden. They go on outings, such as to the local park, where they use play equipment to develop their physical skills. Children learn to take controlled risks, and the childminder is clear in her approach and teaches children about keeping safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated in their learning. They thoroughly enjoy problem solving; for example they complete puzzles, gaining their confidence with more simple puzzles initially, before moving on to more complex ones. Their language is developing well; they thoroughly enjoy singing their favourite songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145600 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1054420 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. She provides care on Monday to Friday and operates her service 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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