Childminder EY381169

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 6 February 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 carefully monitors children's progress. She has a good understanding of each child's development and their next steps in learning. Any gaps in learning are investigated and strategies implemented to ensure good progress.  The childminder uses the information parents share about children's interests and activities to encourage conversation and plan activities that support children's development.  Children experience a healthy lifestyle with the childminder. For example, they enjoy outdoor play in the fresh air and benefit from nutritional mealtimes, and learn to follow good hygiene routines.  The childminder successfully updates her professional knowledge, such as through training courses and by building good links with other childminders and professionals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide the children with sufficient items that they can use creatively in a variety of ways.  At times, the childminder does not consider ways to fully encourage further the physical development of the youngest children.

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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

 extend further the opportunities for children to easily access a variety of items they can use in different ways to build on their creativity and role play  plan more activities to encourage the physical development of the youngest children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and resources.  The inspector discussed practice and observed the childminder and children at play.  The inspector considered the comments of parents.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's insurance and first-aid certificates.  The inspector reviewed records of children's developmental progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that may raise cause for concern about a child's welfare and the action she must take to report these. She carefully manages risks in the home and on outings. She encourages children to develop an awareness of safe behaviours. For example, she encourages them to look in the direction they are walking and to use the dough tools with care. The childminder reflects on her work and makes development plans to help improve her practice. For example, she is improving outdoor play opportunities and is creating a mud kitchen. Since the last inspection, she has improved the opportunities for children to make choices in their play, including the way she gathers and shares information about children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder models language clearly, for example, she extends children's single words into simple sentences and provides a clear commentary to her actions. She listens attentively and responds with interest to the children, such as when children recognise the letters they are printing. The childminder shows interest and delight at the children's knowledge. She repeats and extends the words clearly and the children naturally copy. She has a good understanding of the individuality of each child. For example, she knows some children like transferring items into pots and putting lids on, while others like printing. She follows their interests and extends the play to suit their developmental needs. Children go on outings, such as in the community, where they meet other adults and increase their opportunities to learn that people have similarities and differences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly, indicating they feel secure. They confidently seek her help and respond warmly to her attention. Children develop good levels of independence relevant to their age and understanding. For example, they learn how to put on their shoes and they assist the childminder by filling the water cups. The childminder understands the importance of preparing children for their move to nursery or school. For example, she encourages personal independence and the ability to take turns and listen to others. The childminder is a calm and patient role model. She manages behaviour well. For example, children experience consistent rules and boundaries in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy listening to story books. For example, they cuddle up close to the childminder and learn to turn the pages with care and talk about what they see in the pictures. Children extend outdoor play by asking for water to wash the cars and show great concentration as they clean. They demonstrate increasing confidence in counting, for example, as they count the pasta candles on the dough cakes they create.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381169 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1093581 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2008. She lives in Calne, Wiltshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She can offer care at weekends and overnight by arrangement.

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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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