Childminder EY445676

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 3 October 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 typically plans good activities, adapting them well to challenge and meet the varying needs of all the children. She knows children well and accurately identifies children's next stages of learning to ensure all make good progress.  The childminder teaches well and provides a stimulating environment indoors and outdoors. Children make independent choices to support their learning effectively.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and she helps them play together cooperatively. They behave well as they clearly feel secure. Children demonstrate their enjoyment while taking part in activities.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She exchanges good information so that she has an accurate understanding of children's starting points.  The childminder has worked hard to meet recommendations identified at the last inspection. She has a clear focus on making further improvements and continues to

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This provision is good

develop her provision, which benefits children's outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always develop children's early reading and writing skills as effectively as she could.  Children do not always have enough support in learning about the similarities and differences of others represented in the wider community.

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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

 provide more help for younger children to develop their early reading and writing skills  support children more effectively to develop their understanding of those from different communities and traditions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability checks and qualifications.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shows a clear understanding of how to ensure she can protect children in her care. For example, she carries out regular safeguarding checks in line with the local authority's guidelines. The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her provision. For example, she now provides good ideas to help parents extend children's learning at home and has expanded activities in the outdoor space. The childminder continues to evaluate her provision to identify how she can improve further still. The childminder's professional qualification helps her to have a good understanding of how children learn and develop at different ages to best support their ongoing needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and she plans activities that are enjoyable and interesting. For example, children delighted in a cooking activity where the childminder helped them to use good mathematical ideas such as weighing and measuring. Children were supported to develop good physical skills as they used tools to mix and combine the ingredients. The childminder supports children's speaking skills particularly well and extends their vocabulary effectively. For example, she introduced new words at the cooking activity to help children describe what they were doing. The childminder knows children well and continually assesses and supports their learning and development effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They clearly feel secure in her company and enjoy their activities. The childminder supports children's level of independence well. Her warm and caring manner helps children to build trusting relationships. The childminder teaches children about the need to share and respect others during activities. For example, children understood that they needed to take turns when mixing ingredients during the cooking activity. Children are gaining an understanding of keeping safe, for instance, they use the climbing frame skilfully and safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn well and gain good skills in preparation for school. They learn good early mathematical skills and become confident communicators. Children gain good independence and take care of their personal needs well, such as using good hygiene routines. Children use their senses to explore the world around them and make new discoveries. For example, children know about the natural world through planting and growing their own vegetables. Children persevere well with new skills and are pleased with their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445676 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1059308 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Burbage, in Wiltshire. The childminder provides care from 7am to 6pm each weekday, all year, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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