Childminder EY452740

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 8 May 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 caring and attentive childminder builds good relationships with children. Children show strong levels of confidence and are extremely happy in her care.  The childminder has consistently clear teaching strategies which help young children make good progress. She observes children carefully, assesses their development and gives the encouragement and support they need to help them achieve their individual goals.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents, who are very pleased with the care and early education offered. She regularly shares information with parents to keep them well informed about their children's development and well-being.  The childminder is proactive in developing her safeguarding knowledge and keeping up to date to help protect children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to teach children about numbers as labels and solving simple number problems.  Adult-led activities occasionally lack resources and high challenge from the childminder, and children do not make the best of learning opportunities available.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to increase their early mathematical skills such as recognising numerals in the environment and understanding about simple number problems  plan adult-led activities to take better account of children's capabilities and the required resources to help children make rapid progress in their development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the children and looked at their learning records.  The inspector sampled some safeguarding and leadership documentation.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the child protection procedures, including keeping children safe from people with extreme views. She is conscientious about safety and her supervision of children. The childminder makes effective use of training and online information from the local authority. For example, after attending an asthma awareness course she was able help children overcome their fear of medication. She updates her policies and procedures in line with current guidance, to refresh her good awareness. Ideas for activities inspire improvements in teaching. For example, the childminder creates an outdoor mud kitchen. Clear partnership with other professionals ensures effective communication on children's care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children's unique personalities and level of development well. She provides children with enjoyable, purposeful play and learning experiences which capture their interest and help with their next steps in development. She interacts well with children, engaging with them at their level, often in a playful way. She encourages their vivid imaginations and engages in lots of conversations, helping to develop their talking, listening and thinking skills effectively. Young children show curiosity as they explore the playroom, selecting toys and games. The childminder plans creative activities which encourage children to talk about well-known stories. She shares ideas with parents to further support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures each child and meets their individual needs well. She has a good awareness of children's preferences and routines. She teaches older children about safety in play and everyday routines. For example, she reminds them how to safely climb the large apparatus in the garden when they run around and exert themselves. Children behave extremely well, understand the house rules and show respect for the childminder and their surroundings. They learn about living a healthy lifestyle. Children follow hygienic practices and enjoy varied, nutritious food. The childminder takes children on regular outings, such as to soft play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun and enjoy learning. They make good progress and develop secure skills for future learning. For example, they take turns in games, can count accurately, and choose to act out some elements of favourite stories when playing in the garden. They are beginning to show good concentration skills in adult-led activities and are fluent talkers during their free-chosen play. Children listen well to stories and show good thinking skills, make jokes, comments and ask varied questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452740 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1062989 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Ogbourne St George, Wiltshire. The childminder is open Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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