Lucky, Kathryn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 15 December 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

 The childminder is knowledgeable about the children in her care. She provides a wide range of interesting learning experiences and children are confident to explore. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She positively reinforces good manners and provides plenty of praise and encouragement to help raise children's confidence. Children demonstrate a clear respect for others.  The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They regularly visit places of interest, such as the library and local parks, to help discover the world around them.  The childminder regularly reviews and evaluates her practice, and has addressed the previous recommendations. The childminder has maintained her good-quality teaching, to help support children's outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to encourage children to think for themselves, share their own thoughts or answer questions that she asks.  The childminder does not make the most of her good partnerships with parents to encourage them to contribute information about their children's achievements from home.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to process and share their own thoughts and ideas, and respond to questions they are asked, to help make the most of learning  build on opportunities to help parents share information about their children's experiences and learning at home, to help ensure continuity in care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's information and learning records; safeguarding and suitability procedures; qualifications and training certificates; self-evaluation; attendance registers; and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has high expectations for what all children can achieve. For example, she monitors and tracks their progress and swiftly identifies and addresses any emerging gaps in their development. The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses a wide range of methods to help support her professional development. She is active in childminding networks and makes good use of training, for example, to improve her quality assurance arrangements. The childminder has established links with other professionals and settings children attend to help support consistency in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes ongoing observations and assessments of children. She uses the information to help plan activities that take account of their interests and needs. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she reinforces their attempts to use language and introduces new words such as 'shearing' and 'reclining'. The childminder helps children to develop an interest in early reading. For example, she teaches them how stories are structured, and they enjoy snuggling alongside her as they look at books. Children have great fun developing their understanding of technology. For example, they excitedly press buttons on interactive toys and show their delight when their actions produce a range of sounds. The childminder supports children's creative and imaginative skills well. For example, they make cups of tea for their dolls and design wheels for their cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and emotional attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and are happy and confident to express themselves. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, they discuss food that is good for them, such as fruit and vegetables. The childminder teaches children to develop confidence in their own abilities and to manage acceptable risks. Children learn about other cultures and traditions. They are beginning to understand and respect ways in which they may be similar or different to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school. They confidently select resources, initiate their own play and help with appropriate tasks. Children develop their mathematical skills well. For example, they count, weigh, sort and match objects, and identify a range of shapes during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364510 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1070937 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Lyneham, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round from 6.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. 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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