Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 12 September 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 qualified and experienced childminder provides children with a good range of learning opportunities and experiences across all areas of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and their current stage of development. She uses this knowledge and her observations to plan well for individual children's learning needs.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's home. Children show that they have secure and warm relationships with her, which effectively supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She exchanges detailed information with them to provide an accurate understanding of children's starting points and regularly shares information about the progress children make.  The childminder has taken positive steps to meet the previous recommendation. She has a clear focus on making further improvements and building positive links with other

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide further opportunities for younger children to develop and practise their early writing skills to extend their literacy development.  The childminder does not make use of all opportunities to help children learn about the similarities and differences of those represented in the wider community.

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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

 increase the opportunities for younger children to develop and practise their early writing skills, to extend their literacy development  support children more effectively to develop their understanding of those from different communities and traditions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She updates her child protection knowledge and understanding of local safeguarding practice, for example, by completing training. The childminder monitors the quality of teaching and learning. She regularly checks for any gaps in children's learning and is clear about where children may need more support. She has good links with other settings children may attend. Parents are encouraged to share information about learning at home to help them be involved in their child's learning. The childminder develops her knowledge to assist her in her role, such as through training opportunities and discussions with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of each child's development needs. She maintains a learning record for each child, which is shared with parents. This shows evidence of children's enjoyment and achievement. The childminder asks a good range of questions and repeats the children's speech to help support correct pronunciation and extend their vocabulary. She used their interest in a shape puzzle to help extend their mathematical, language and physical skills. For example, the children enjoyed naming the shapes and colours of the puzzle pieces and using simple counting. Also, the childminder helped them to test their own ideas and solve problems as they stacked the shapes with skill and worked out how to complete the puzzle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing environment where children develop secure attachments, helping to support their emotional well-being effectively. She promotes children's health and physical development very well and they benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors. They enjoy walks in the local area and visits to the park. The childminder supports children to manage their own personal care, appropriate to their age, and develop their independence. Children's behaviour is good and they receive praise for their achievements. The childminder encourages them to learn about good behaviours, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' and sharing the resources. Children develop good social skills and learn about playing well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show an eagerness to learn and have the confidence to make independent choices about toys and resources. They develop good communication skills, for example, through conversations with the childminder. Children learn about numbers, counting, shapes and sizes as they play. They make good progress from their individual starting points and are well prepared for the next phase in their learning, including at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373558 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1070993 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Lyneham in Wiltshire. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2.

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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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