Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 19 March 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 checks children's progress carefully and quickly identifies any gaps in their development. She works closely with parents and seeks support from other professionals where needed to help children reach their full potential and prepare them for the next stage of their education.  All children make good progress in their development based on their starting points. The childminder plans a wide variety of activities indoors and outdoors that children enjoy and are interested in. They are keen to play and learn.  The childminder seeks the views of her co-childminder, the children and parents when evaluating her provision. As a result of their suggestions, she plans to provide an all- weather surface outdoors so children can enjoy outdoor learning all year round.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She knows the children very well and responds to their individual needs effectively. Children form secure bonds with

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This provision is good

the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe.  Children have enjoyable opportunities to learn about their own traditions and those of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not pitch activities at quite the right level for young children's age and stage of development.  The childminder does not focus her professional development precisely enough on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning to the highest level.

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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

 take into account children's age and stage of development more precisely when talking to them about what they know and can do  use professional development opportunities to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, her co-minder and the children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-minder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, suitability documents, training and qualification certificates and children's records.  The inspector read and took into account the written feedback from parents and older minded children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in ensuring children have a safe environment to play and explore in. She has attended safeguarding training and this has updated her knowledge of child protection issues. She has clear procedures in place for when children use the internet and for when older children bring their mobile phones to the setting. The childminder liaises with other settings children attend to share information about and support children's development consistently. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. For example, children now have a wide range of learning experiences outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well overall. She encourages babies' and toddler's communication and language well. For example, she responds to babies' babbling and narrates what they are doing. Toddlers enjoy listening to stories and the childminder encourages them to talk about the pictures in the book. The childminder encourages children's early mathematical skills. She counts bricks with them when they build towers and uses language, such as tall and square. She regularly shares information with parents about children's development and encourages parents to contribute to assessments by sharing information about their children's achievements at home. Children benefit from a shared approach towards their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes young children's self-esteem and confidence well. For example, she smiles and claps when they successfully grasp a toy and they respond with a beaming smile. The childminder follows children's home routines well, such as when and where they sleep and what they eat. This helps children, particularly babies, to feel settled and secure. Children have regular opportunities to be outdoors. For example, they use the garden, go on nature walks and visit local farms. This helps them become familiar with people and places in their local community and promotes a positive attitude towards physical activity and exercise. Children confidently choose the toys they wish to play with and where they wish to play, either indoors or outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and young children are confident to explore the environment. Babies develop good physical skills. For example, they reach out for toys, kick their legs and practise rolling over. Toddlers are keen to talk and develop their speaking skills. They are keen to experiment, such as when filling and emptying containers in the sand. They spend long periods engaged in play. They develop good social skills and happily play with their friends. Children develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334389 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1092729 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Purton near Swindon. She operates her provision Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and during family holidays. She works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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