Childminder 145240

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2016 24 April 2013

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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 are progressing well. The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable about how children learn and her teaching is good. She supports children's learning well, for example, through a combination of planned activities and a stimulating environment, where children are able to explore and make choices in their play.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. Children are happy and settled and they form strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder offers children plenty of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder is well organised. She monitors her provision and children's progress effectively, and reflects on her practice. She uses information gathered from parents to drive forward improvements. She has clear action plans in place to help her make positive changes, which benefit children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer parents detailed information about how to build on their children's individual achievements and how to help support learning at home.  The childminder does not share precise information about children's learning with other providers of settings that children attend, to develop a unified approach across all aspects of children's lives.

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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

 build on partnerships with parents by looking at ways to extend the information they receive about their children's developmental progress and how they can continue supporting children's learning at home  strengthen arrangements for sharing information with other settings that children attend so that there is a more coordinated approach to supporting children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and by reading a number of their comments on questionnaires given to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out risk assessments of the premises and on outings, to support children's safety. She regularly refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding through training, bringing her up to date with current legislation and helping her to enhance her procedures appropriately. She focuses closely on developing her knowledge and meets regularly with another childminder to share good practice and develop new strategies to help children to continue to make good progress. The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and regularly exchanges information with them to help support children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts thoughtfully and very successfully with children during their play. Children enjoy chatting with her. She listens patiently and gives them time to put their thoughts into words. Children demonstrate a love of books. They eagerly choose their favourite stories and snuggle on the sofa with the childminder, concentrating and listening intently. The childminder supports children's interests well. Children enjoy exploring movement and speed as they push a variety of small vehicles down a ramp. The childminder skilfully develops this further, for example, as she introduces other resources, such as balls, and sets further challenges for children. Children test out their skills. They show pride in their achievements as they manage to roll the balls into a nearby box.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises play opportunities that help to develop children's social skills. For example, through visits to local groups and meeting with other childminders, children learn to mix with and make friendships with others. The childminder handles care practices effectively, encouraging children to become increasingly independent. Young children are beginning to manage some aspects of their own personal needs. They proudly peel their fruit at snack time, persevering well when they encounter difficulties. Children enjoy being helpful and show considerate behaviour, for example, as they carefully carry their friend's drink for them when they go off to get their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good developmental progress. Young children show determination and positive attitudes towards learning and to new experiences. They are inquisitive and motivated in their play and sustain engagement in learning activities for good periods of time, appropriate for their age and stage of development. They are acquiring very appropriate skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145240 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1061500 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 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1981 and lives in Wilton, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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