Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2017 16 April 2015

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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 plans a variety of activities and experiences based on children's assessment and individual interests. She follows children's lead as they play and extends activities to challenge them appropriately. The quality of teaching is consistently good.  The childminder is a positive role model for children. Children behave well. They are confident, happy, polite, and respectful of each other. They understand the importance of sharing and turn taking. For example, children shared ingredients in an imaginary cooking activity.  The childminder regularly shares information about children's development with parents and settings to offer consistency in their overall learning and development.  The childminder quickly identifies when children need extra support. She works in close partnership with parents and other professionals to monitor and support each child's learning needs to ensure they make good progress. Parents feel valued and included.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has high expectations of herself and for the children. She uses self- evaluation successfully to assess all areas of her practice and continually improve her provision. For instance, she attends further training and updates her knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to extend children's understanding that print carries meaning.  The way that the childminder arranges her resources in the ample space available does not always make it easy for children to make independent choices about their play.

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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 understand that print carries meaning  develop the organisation of resources to promote children's independent self-selection and interests further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and viewed areas used by children.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents that the childminder uses.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the views of parents.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps updated with her Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and recently attended training. She knows whom to contact and how to act should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has addressed the recommendation made at her last inspection. She is well qualified and continues to identify further professional development opportunities. Her focus on continual improvement has a positive impact on outcomes for children. For example, she attended behaviour management training to support children to manage their feelings and continue to behave well. Parents speak highly of the childminder, saying how caring, thoughtful and flexible she is and how much their children enjoy attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Through accurate assessment and planning, the childminder identifies and narrows gaps in children's progress. She uses observations to help her monitor children's continual progress. She plans regular trips into the community to support children to gain a wider understanding of the world around them. For example, she assists children to collect natural treasures to explore on their return. Children ask to use magnifying glasses for their investigation and examination of various objects and resources. The childminder enables children to build on their already good social skills. They make friends, and enjoy celebrating festivals together, including Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, and Australia Day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good relationships with the caring childminder. She provides a homely, welcoming environment in which children feel comfortable, safe and secure. The childminder successfully supports children's physical and emotional well-being. She praises children and creates a positive atmosphere to support children to flourish and thrive. The childminder actively supports children's confidence and self-esteem. Children learn about healthy lifestyles in daily routines. For example, they are encouraged to eat healthy snacks and lunches, and have daily exercise and fresh air. Children practise their physical skills, for example, during regular outdoor play in the garden and countryside walks where they further develop their understanding of the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and make good progress from their starting points, across all areas of learning. Children develop a good understanding of technology. For instance, they watch and listen carefully as the childminder shows them how to push the buttons on a camera to see the images recorded and hear the sounds it makes. All children are being well prepared for future learning and gain the skills required for their next steps, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298810 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1092180 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Melksham, Wiltshire. She provides year- round care from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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