Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2017 22 October 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 knows the children in her care well. She provides a wide range of learning experiences and children actively explore. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She reinforces boundaries and supports children's understanding of right and wrong. Children are kind, tolerant and respectful. They know how to use good manners and share.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's achievements, and gives them guidance to support children's learning at home. Parents value the care and learning their children receive.  The childminder evaluates her setting well and identifies clear targets for continuous improvement. She has addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection and maintained children's good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to challenge children's abilities even further, in order to help them achieve to the highest possible level.  The childminder has not fully developed her partnerships with other settings that children attend, to share a range of information and support continuity in care.

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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

 make better use of opportunities that arise to build on children's interests in activities to provide an even higher level of challenge  develop the arrangements to work in partnership with other settings children attend to provide consistently in their learning and development.

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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 with the childminder.  The inspector checked 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 has a good understanding of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment, and takes positive steps to minimise risks. She monitors and tracks children's progress well and takes action to narrow any gaps in achievement and ensure children's good outcomes. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She places a good emphasis on continuous professional development. For example, she accesses regular training opportunities and meets with other childminders to share ideas. Training has helped the childminder to extend her skills and knowledge of ways to respect and include children's different backgrounds, beliefs and abilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. Overall, she uses this information effectively to plan for children's future development. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she talks clearly and models new words, such as 'cocoon' and 'caterpillar'. The childminder helps children to be imaginative in their play. For example, children talk on their pretend phones, make 'cups of tea' and carry their shopping bags. The childminder encourages children's early literacy skills well. For example, children look at books for pleasure, recognise letters and words in print, and retell favourite stories using props. Children enjoy listening to, and joining in with, singing time. They eagerly explore musical toys and happily dance along to favourite songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong bonds with the childminder. She is warm and affectionate, helping to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder supports children's knowledge of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious snacks and emphasises the importance of washing hands. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and physical play. They begin to respect and learn about diversity in ways that are meaningful and appropriate for their age. For example, they learn about different festivals, such as Diwali, to support their understanding of differences and similarities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are gaining the skills they need for their future learning, including starting school. Children are sociable. They demonstrate increasing confidence and independence in making choices and helping others. Children develop their mathematical skills well. For example, they use numbers, colours and shapes throughout their play, and experiment with size and measurement as they test out their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319521 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1070741 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round from 8am 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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Telephone number

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