Elford, Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 21 January 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 provides a relaxed and calm environment. She has formed secure attachments with the children, helping them to feel safe and secure in her care.  Children behave well. The childminder sets clear boundaries to ensure children play well together. They are well mannered, take turns, and are kind and respectful of each other.  The childminder provides good support and promotes the development of children's communication and language skills well. For example, she listens carefully to what children say. She asks questions and models language for them to copy. The childminder encourages children well to join in with stories, songs and rhymes.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and children. She works closely with parents to establish children's development when they first start. The childminder effectively informs parents of their children's daily activities and progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend opportunities for children to socialise with other people and develop an understanding of the wider world around them.  Although the childminder monitors children's progress well, on occasions, she misses opportunities to target any gaps in their learning more effectively.

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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 socialise and learn about the wider world  use the monitoring systems more effectively to plan for and address gaps in children's learning swiftly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children indoors.  The inspector spoke to the children and considered the viewed of parents through feedback forms.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence about the suitability of people in the household.  The inspector looked around the building and checked the resources available for the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understand of child protection issues. She keeps her knowledge up to date and attends regular training. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms, and is confident in the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice. This helps her to plan changes and monitor the impact of what she does. For example, she has recently introduced a new planting area for the children outdoors to help develop their outdoor learning. The childminder is committed to her professional development. She attends regular training and has recently attended e- safety training. She has used this training well to ensure that children are safe online but also to develop ways to teach technology to the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's mark-making skills well. Children practise writing their names and the childminder helps them to learn the sounds that the letters represent. Children are imaginative and enjoy developing their own role play. For example, they enjoy having a tea party. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. For instance, children concentrate as they construct towers using building bricks and carefully put shoes on the small dolls. The childminder uses accurate observations and assessment to monitor children's development well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children independently access a wide selection of age-appropriate toys. The childminder is a good role model. She is attentive to the needs of each child and teaches them good hygiene practices. She encourages them to be independent and praises them for having a go. The childminder provides a varied menu of healthy foods. Children benefit from regular exercise and fresh air as part of the daily routine. They enjoy playing football, dancing and visiting local play parks. This helps support their physical development but also helps them learn about healthy lifestyles. Children learn to manage risk and play safely. For example, when using the scissors, children know that they are sharp and that they need to take care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain good skills for future learning and their eventual move on to school. They learn well about letters, sounds and numbers as part of their daily routine. Children develop good skills to solve problems and think carefully about different ways of doing things, such as finding the correct-sized lids for the tea set. For example, when given a selection of different-sized lids, they successfully work out which lid fits which pot.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437241 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1095170 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Melksham, Wiltshire. She is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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