Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 19 February 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not make effective use of observation and assessment to help her plan activities that provide sufficient challenge for children to help them make at least good progress from their starting points.  The childminder does not take opportunities to extend children's learning when supporting children's play.  The childminder does not make the best use of the areas of the play environment to extend children's learning experiences fully.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective enough. It does not help her identify areas of weakness accurately to decide how she can improve outcomes for children through her professional development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form secure attachments. The childminder interacts with children in a friendly, caring manner, and helps support their emotional well-being effectively.  Parents are kept suitably informed about their children's care and the activities they have taken part in during the day.  The childminder has a clear understanding her responsibility to provide children with a safe and secure environment. She makes her home welcoming to children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 monitor children's learning more precisely to identify their level of development and next steps for learning and to provide challenging activities to help children make at least good progress. 26/01/2017

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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 better use of opportunities to extend children's learning experiences so they make at least good progress  develop self-evaluation and professional development further to improve the overall quality of teaching to at least a good level  improve further the organisation of resources to enable children to have access to a more stimulating range during inside and outside experiences to extend their play across all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, including discussing the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has a broad overview of children's abilities. However, she does not assess and monitor their achievements thoroughly enough to enable her to plan for children's individual learning effectively. The childminder recognises that she needs to continue to develop her provision. However, she has not been proactive in identifying aspects of her practice that need improving. The childminder links with other settings the children attend to provide continuity for their care and learning. She shares information with parents about their children's welfare on a daily basis. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She has a secure understanding of child protection and knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder joins in children's play. She talks with children to help support their early communication skills appropriately. However, she does not take opportunities to extend their learning further, for example, to encourage children to learn new words. The childminder helps children learn about simple technology, for example, they enjoy pressing and turning the buttons and knobs on different toys. The childminder offers sensitive support and praises children's achievements, helping to boost their confidence and self-esteem well. Children take part in some outdoor play, such as when they visit the local parks and develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder sensitively develops strong, positive relationships with children. She links with parents to gain information about young children's physical care needs and responds to these individual needs well. For example, she recognises when they are ready for their morning sleep and finds their special comforter so they settle quickly. The childminder teaches children how to manage their behaviour and they play together well. Children access toys and resources safely, such as from toy boxes. However, the childminder does not make the most of play environments to offer resources to support all areas of learning fully. The childminder has a good awareness of her responsibility to follow safe working practices to support children's good health, safety and well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

While children make some progress, the childminder does not challenge them sufficiently to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children develop some appropriate skills to help them become independent learners and gain confidence to manage their personal care. Children enjoy books and eagerly select these to look at together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370813 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1062151 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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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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