Childminder EY458688

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 26 September 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 flourish under the affectionate and stimulating care of the childminder. They are resilient, confident and independent. They express their ideas and learn to do things for themselves.  The childminder and her assistant teach children well. They speak clearly, repeat words and give children time to respond, which supports children's speech effectively.  Children have many opportunities to explore, find out about things and think creatively to find their own solutions to problems. They make good progress in their learning.  Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts, for example, they learn to count, sort and use shapes in playful ways.  A clear daily routine helps children feel secure as they know what is happening next. They have time to eat healthy meals and rest, so they enjoy their busy days.  Strong partnerships with parents and other professionals help to support good

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This provision is good

outcomes for children. Regular exchange of information ensures continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, when planning activities, the childminder does not focus more sharply on what each child needs to learn next and some activities are not pitched at the right level to offer children even more challenging opportunities in their learning.

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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

 reflect further children's interests and next steps in learning when planning and engaging with them, to help them make more rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with children during activities in the home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the children, and discussed with the childminder and her assistant how they support children's welfare and learning.  The inspector sampled paperwork including policies, children's records, evidence of training, the suitability of adults and the self-evaluation record.  The inspector took account of the views of several parents from recently written testimonials about the quality of the provision.  The inspector looked at all areas of the home and some of the resources used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant undertake regular training to keep up to date and protect children. Both are confident about reporting welfare concerns and they know what to do if a child has an accident. The childminder reviews her provision regularly. She takes account of children's, parents' and her assistant's views to help her make improvements. For example, she introduced a nappy changing table to make the process more relaxed and children thoroughly enjoy the mud kitchen. The childminder ensures her assistant understands her role and follows procedures. She values her assistant's experience and knowledge, for example, in helping develop the way she monitors children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant accurately assess children's development. For instance, parents appreciate the books of photographs, children's work and observations that they keep. Where children are making slower progress, the childminder generally works with other settings and professionals to ensure children get the help they need to catch up. She talks about what children are doing and introduces new words to build their vocabularies. The childminder encourages children to play imaginatively. For example, she provides interesting props and introduces familiar storylines such as visiting the doctor. The childminder uses mathematical language and ideas as she plays with the children. For example, she shows them how a straight tube can be bent into a circle. Children use this to compare with other round shapes they find in the garden. The childminder shows them how to whisper down the tubes and even the quietest children delight in making silly

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

noises, so they gain confidence in speaking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant help them learn to share and take turns, and even very young children are kind and helpful. The childminder takes the children on outings, for example to community groups, where they meet other children and adults. They gain confidence in different social settings. Children readily choose from the childminder's wide variety of good-quality resources. This enables them to develop their own play, so they are eager to join in and busily follow their own interests. The childminder supports children's good health well. They play energetically every day, for example whirring flexible pipes in the air, kicking balls and carrying water containers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for starting school or nursery when the time comes. They are eager to learn and discover things for themselves. They make good progress in developing the skills they need to start reading, writing and using numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458688 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1063315 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 7 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Calne, Wiltshire. She works with an assistant, who holds a childcare qualification at level 3, on two days per week. The childminder works Monday to Thursday between 7.30am and 5.30pm and operates her service throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, 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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