Childminder EY450240

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2016 4 February 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

 The childminder provides good support for children's language and communication skills, making good use of all opportunities to encourage them to speak and listen.  The childminder provides a calm role model. She is sensitive to children's physical and emotional needs. Children's behaviour is good. Children are kind and thoughtful towards each other and learn to manage their feelings appropriately.  The childminder makes good observations of children's achievements. She uses the information effectively to assess children's development and plan for their next stages of learning. The childminder shares good information with parents to help support learning at home. Children make good progress.  The childminder organises her environment well to enable children to be as independent as possible. Children use a wide range of resources to lead their play.  The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding procedures, for example, by

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This provision is good

attending a wide range of training. She knows what to do if children are at risk and has a strong understanding of how to protect them from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain comprehensive information from parents on children's development before they start, to have a full picture of how to plan from the onset.  The childminder's systems of self-evaluation do not focus fully on how she can improve ways to raise the quality of teaching even further through professional development.

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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

 seek greater information from parents on children's development prior to them starting, to plan even more effectively as soon as they start  extend the use of self-evaluation to focus fully on professional development to raise the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies and procedures, information for parents and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out good risk assessments and takes appropriate action to keep children safe while helping them to be independent. The childminder seeks parents' and children's feedback, valuing their contribution to continuous improvements. By reflecting on her practice, she now works well in partnership with others to be consistent in children's care and learning. The childminder has a good understanding of confidentiality. She monitors children's development and identifies where they may need additional support to help them catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good support for children to achieve tasks through trial and error. For example, children complete floor puzzles by looking closely at shapes and matching the pictures. She helps them notice any mistakes and work out what they need to do to put it right. The childminder supports children well in thinking of their own ideas. For example, when children want to know which puzzle is the biggest, she helps them think of ways to do that. They push the puzzles together and consider using their hands to measure, discovering one is taller and the other is wider. The childminder encourages turn taking in group activities so that younger and less confident children take an active role. She provides enough help for children to gain confidence in their own abilities and solve problems for themselves. For example, she asks children what they need to do to make the sand wetter so that it sticks together better for sandcastles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder now provides good opportunities for children to socialise and meet people from different backgrounds. For example, they attend toddler groups and other community facilities. The childminder encourages friendships as an important part of children's development and they learn to value each other's differences. Children develop a good understanding of keeping themselves healthy. For example, they enjoy nutritional snacks and discuss how too many sugary foods can damage their teeth. Children are confident to manage tasks independently and seek help when needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in preparation for school. They are confident in making choices and are eager to participate in activities. Through exploration they practise new skills and come to a better understanding of how to do things. Children demonstrate a strong imagination, as well as control and coordination in their physical skills. They contribute to discussions, listen to each other and respond well. Children develop good early writing and mathematical skills. For example, they work out how many more cars they need to match the numbers in their car park or how many they need to take away.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450240 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1062805 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Fovant, near Salisbury. She provides care each weekday for 47 weeks a year, including before and after school. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide early education for children aged three 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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Telephone number

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