Rudman, Annette

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 20 May 2014

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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 are progressing well. The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable about how children learn and her teaching is good. She encourages children's learning through a combination of planned activities and a stimulating environment. For example, they are able to explore and make choices in their play.  The childminder builds warm, close attachments and relationships with children and this gives them a strong sense of security. She takes time to get to know them and she spends good-quality time supporting them in their activities.  Children's communication skills are given high priority. For example, the childminder encourages conversation, asks questions effectively and introduces new words that help extend their vocabulary.  The childminder regularly undertakes mandatory and additional training. She has gained qualifications since the last inspection to enhance her knowledge, and improve

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This provision is good

her provision and the experiences she offers the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer parents relevant information on their children's individual achievements and ways to support their learning at home.  Although the childminder outlines some areas for improvement, she does not consistently identify how these will make a difference to children's experiences and progress.

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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

 explore ways to extend the information parents receive about their child's progress and ways they can help their child's learning at home  extend self-evaluation systems so that improvement planning is more effective in strengthening the quality of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed them in play and a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, and looked at their records and planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on questionnaires given to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder assesses risks and takes steps to minimise hazards in her home to ensure children can explore and investigate confidently. She undertakes regular mandatory training to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date. She has informative written safeguarding procedures and reference documents to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety. The childminder works closely with other childminders, taking part in professional discussions and sharing good practice. Parents are happy with the care their children receive and comment that they particularly like the interesting craft activities the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts thoughtfully and very successfully with children during their play. They enjoy chatting with her and she listens patiently. For example, she gives them time to put their thoughts into words. She plans interesting and relevant activities such as a creative activity focused on their favourite story. Children can recall features of the book's characters and are inspired to create a junk model of an elephant. Children enjoy acting out imaginative play ideas with other toy animals. The childminder plays alongside them appropriately such as discussing her favourite animals as well as those that she finds scary. Children excitedly talk about their preferences and feelings. They then transfer this to their play and say the animals are feeling sad.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond very well to the childminder's affectionate and friendly nature. They thrive on the individual attention they receive. She provides them with clear explanations such as when they are struggling to understand expectations. The childminder uses positive praise to help them understand what they are doing well. She helps children learn about keeping themselves healthy and supports their developing independence. For example, children proudly cut up their fruit at snack time and copy the childminder's lead trying and eating different fruits. She takes children out into the local community such as frequent trips to local parks. These offer challenge for children to develop their skills on the larger equipment. The childminder supports children to meet with children of their own age at local groups, helping to develop their social skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and eager to discover and try new activities. They are confident to make choices and lead their own exploration. They show determination and motivation to manage tasks for themselves. All children make consistently good progress in their learning. They develop the key skills and attitudes to help them prepare very well for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145543 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1068539 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Durrington, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged 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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