Childminder EY460871

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 12 November 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 is motivated and committed to her professional development. She has gained a further qualification since her last inspection, to enhance her knowledge and to improve her provision and the experiences she offers children.  The childminder has effective methods of assessment. She detects gaps in children's learning and makes plans to address them quickly, providing activities to meet children's needs and interests. Children make good progress.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They are comfortable in their surroundings, keen to explore and are developing their independence.  Children behave well and any minor disagreements are quickly dispersed, due to the prompt interaction from the childminder. She supports children to play together so they learn to share resources and take turns. She builds their confidence and self-esteem effectively.  The childminder has built up a beneficial flow of information with other settings

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This provision is good

children attend. This helps support a consistent approach in children's care and learning and ensures their good levels of well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not include the views of parents effectively in her evaluation routines to help her identify future areas to improve.

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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

 help parents to become more involved in the evaluation process to help identify areas they would like to see improved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability checks 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, looked at some of their records and at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on letters given to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder outlines and assesses risks and takes steps to minimise hazards in her home. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is well organised and supervises the practice of her assistant carefully. She monitors her provision effectively and reflects on her practice. She outlines areas for improvement to make positive changes and is seeking ways to involve parents in the improvement process. She works closely with two other childminders for professional discussion and to share good practice. Parents say they are pleased with their children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their language and thinking skills. For example, she very positively involves children in conversations and asks probing questions. Children build towers cooperatively with their friends. They explore transporting more blocks using small construction vehicles. The childminder encourages discussions, such as talking about the roles of the play people at their tower. Children solve problems and adapt the fire engine's ladder so that the fireman can 'save' the dog. Children enjoy singing time and the childminder develops their curiosity, for example, by asking them to investigate the resources in her song sack. Children show their knowledge and understanding as they join in with the words and actions, and they giggle as they jump around pretending to be frogs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes effective use of her home and garden to support children's learning, development and healthy lifestyles. Children move independently and enjoy exploring the interest tables or painting activities in the dining room. They develop extensive imaginative ideas in the role play area and den or select books for quiet time in the lounge. Children are active and busy outdoors. They have great fun learning about nature using natural items, such as bark pieces, mud and water. The childminder is attentive and effectively sustains children's interest, discussing ideas and playing alongside them. Children learn how to care for things they collect. They know how to keep safe and healthy, such as washing hands before eating, and the benefits of keeping active.

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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 develop their independence and manage tasks for themselves. All children make consistently good progress in their learning. They develop the key skills and attitudes to help them prepare well for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460871 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1063431 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Hilperton, Trowbridge. She operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am until 3pm, and Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, during school term time only. She occasionally works with an assistant. 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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