Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 15 July 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 observes the children well as they play, and makes accurate assessments of their development. This helps her to plan activities that successfully support children's learning needs. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder uses self-evaluation successfully to help her identify areas for improvement and ensure positive outcomes for children. For example, she has introduced an electronic system for recording children's progress, which has encouraged more involvement from parents.  Children are happy, settled and develop warm and close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children feel safe in their care and are emotionally secure.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares daily information with them and lets them know how they can support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not encourage children to explore and investigate using a broad range of different materials, tools and techniques.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities for children to learn about shape and to compare size, to support their mathematical development further.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to explore and investigate in a variety of ways using different materials, tools and techniques  make better use of opportunities to extend children mathematical language further, particularly regarding shape and size.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.  The inspector and childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the childminder's assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of how to protect the children in their care. They keep up to date with training, and have good knowledge of child protection issues and new guidance. They are able to recognise the signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern, and know who to report to if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses her knowledge and skills from training successfully to widen children's experiences. For example, she changes the role-play area weekly to encourage children to use their imagination and develop their understanding of the world, as they act out different scenarios. The childminder works effectively with other early years settings children attend, to ensure continuity in their care and learning. The childminder monitors her assistant's performance effectively. For example, they talk ideas through, discuss good practice and share tasks, to work

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know the children well and plan activities, which they tailor to children's individual needs and interests. For example, older children work together successfully to build a track and take it in turns to move small vehicles around, using their imaginations well as they play. The childminder skilfully helps the youngest children to develop their language skills. For example, she repeats sounds and babbles to babies, and speaks clearly to toddlers when asking questions. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, to address any gaps in children's learning promptly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives the children lots of praise and encouragement, for example, as they share the toys and take turns. She gives children gentle reminders and consistent messages to help children learn how they should behave. Children's behaviour is good. For example, they willingly help to tidy away the toys and respect one another's feelings. The childminder teaches the children about the importance of eating healthy food and drinking water regularly. They have daily opportunities to benefit from fresh air and physical exercise, and enjoy exciting outings, such as visits to a local safari park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain good skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and school. Older children develop self-confidence and independence as they competently manage tasks for themselves, such as cutting up fruit for their snack and putting their coats on to play outside. Younger children feed themselves and gain confidence. They receive good support from the childminder and her assistant to become more mobile.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468311 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1071603 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Westbury, Wiltshire. She works on Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays, Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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