Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 how children learn. Children make good progress in their development and are motivated to explore the range of interesting and age-appropriate experiences the childminder provides. She extends the potential of these further through attentive, responsive support and good teaching.  The childminder accurately outlines children's starting points and monitors their progress closely. This helps her identify any gaps in their development and plan for the next steps in their learning.  Children are happy, settle quickly and develop trusting bonds with the childminder. She offers them lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents from the start. She also links with other settings children attend, to help to provide continuity of care and learning for

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This provision is good

children. She gains a comprehensive range of information about children and uses this well to help them to settle and plan for their individual interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for younger children to take part in play that extends their understanding of the natural world.  Although the childminder uses self-evaluation well, she does not consistently use the contributions of parents and children to help her to drive improvements.

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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 young children to explore and learn about the natural world  extend the opportunities for parents and children to become more involved in the evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and by reading a number of comments on messages given to the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children. She has clear policies and procedures, which she follows if she feels concerned about a child's welfare. She minimises risks within her home and supervises children closely, to ensure their well-being and safety. The childminder makes good use of advice from her local childcare advisor and other childminders to help her to develop her setting. She incorporates what she learns from training and research, such as new ideas for promoting positive behaviour. She reflects on the activities she provides and outlines changes to her provision to continually improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder acts as an effective role model as she explores resources alongside children, encouraging their interest. For instance, babies investigate a range of stimulating sensory items the childminder has carefully compiled in a treasure basket. They excitedly crawl over and reach out, exploring the textures and unique qualities of the resources, touching, grabbing and shaking the items. The childminder develops young children's speech and language effectively. She values their attempts to communicate. For example, when babies use a mixture of gestures and babbling to make their wishes known, the childminder repeats the sounds they make. She then offers names of items and key words, extending their repertoire of sounds and reinforcing their understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder displays a very affectionate and friendly nature towards children. They seek her out when they are feeling tired. She instinctively reacts to their care needs, promoting a good level of well-being. Very young children are quickly developing their physical mobility. The childminder encourages their inquisitiveness. For instance, she reassures them as they pull up on furniture and stretch for toys just out of reach. They balance and steady themselves, successfully grasping the items. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She uses a calm and consistent approach to sensitively help children to enjoy being with each other and learn to share their toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and motivated in their play and sustain engagement in learning activities for good periods of time relevant to their age and stage of development. They learn to enjoy the company of others. They are confident to try new experiences and show determination alongside the reassuring support of the childminder. Babies are gaining competence in their physical skills, such as confidence in walking. Young children learn to imitate and explore words and sounds and develop their communication. Children are acquiring the necessary skills for their future and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481778 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 993004 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Trowbridge. She operates her service all year round from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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