Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 1 February 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder supervises children while they play on the trampoline but has not considered all risks. She does not follow the manufacturer's guidance regarding the amount of children who can safely use the trampoline at one time.  Resources are not organised for children to easily see and reach what they need. At times, this makes it difficult for them to make choices and fully develop their own ideas.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder's warm, affectionate and calm approach helps children feel safe and settle quickly. Children develop a strong bond and become confident and independent.  The childminder knows the children very well. She regularly talks to parents about what children are doing with her and at home, so they have a consistent approach. She carefully observes children's development and plans interesting activities. Children make good progress overall.  Children learn to make healthy choices. They play energetically outside every day, eat nutritious meals and learn more about healthy foods such as by growing and eating vegetables.  The childminder continues to develop her knowledge, which she uses well to improve outcomes for children. For example, she now thinks more carefully about what children need to learn next and how she can help them achieve this.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks, specifically when playing on the trampoline. 20/11/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 make it easier for children to select resources independently, to support them to think creatively and fully develop their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children in her home.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she helps children learn and monitors their progress.  The inspector spoke with a parent and took account of their comments.  The inspector looked at all areas of the home and garden used for childminding.  The inspector sampled documents including children's records, evidence of qualifications and insurance documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Overall, the childminder supervises children well and generally takes measures to keep them safe such as using straps in the highchair. However, she does not effectively assess all risks, particularly those associated with the trampoline. She has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She has recently updated her knowledge and is confident of how to record and report any concerns. Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to achieve a level 3 qualification in childcare, which has improved her teaching skills. She has good partnerships with parents and others involved in the children's care and learning to support consistency in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the childminder's company and like her to join in with their play. She is a good teacher. She sits on the floor with them and chats about what they are doing. She speaks slowly and clearly, and repeats new words frequently. The childminder supports children's speech development well. She knows children's current interests and uses them to capture their interest so they concentrate for longer periods and make connections. For example, while children play with vehicles, the childminder uses picture books to show them bulldozers, and compares these to tractors which they already know all about. She encourages children to count, sort and compare sizes, such as when they play and prepare lunch, so they begin to use their growing mathematical knowledge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder is kind and consistent with children. She offers plenty of praise and encouragement so they are confident to have a go at new experiences. She has high expectations for good behaviour appropriate to children's understanding. She clearly explains and sets clear boundaries so children understand what is expected such as sitting at the table to eat. However, the childminder does not always help children understand how to keep themselves safe, such as on the trampoline. She gives children a great deal of individual attention and is fun so they enjoy their day and want to join in.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop useful skills which prepare them well for moving on to nursery or school. They develop the skills needed for starting to read and write. For example, they listen to sounds and older children begin to link letters to the sounds they make. Children use different tools and materials to draw and write, and eventually learn to grip a pencil correctly. Children follow instructions, behave well and learn to do things themselves. They are confident and enthusiastic learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418947 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1062413 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Calne, Wiltshire. She cares for children on weekdays throughout the year. She holds a childcare 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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