Newman Penny Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2017 10 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 is well informed about protecting children and looks for appropriate training courses to make sure that she has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure and where they are able to build strong relationships with others. For example, older children are helpful and enjoy organising games for the younger ones.  Assessment gives a clear indication of children's good progress and provides useful information for parents.  Parents are full of praise for the childminder. They have great trust in her and know that they can turn to her for help and advice with any problems. They appreciate the day-to-day care she gives the children, for example, by providing them with healthy snacks.  Resources are very good and promote development in all areas of learning. For example, children develop their dexterity with a variety of toys. Children develop

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This provision is good

independence when playing inside or outside in the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder does not provide enough challenge to help children make better progress, for example, in language and mathematics.  The childminder does not always extend children's own interests.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to consistently challenge and extend children's learning  make the most of opportunities to build on children's individual interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play and discussed the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, children's assessment information, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day, and looked at a selection of testimonials.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities and knows what to do if she has any concerns about the safety of children in her care. Her strong relationships with parents contribute to children's progress because her flexible arrangements take into account parents' working schedules and because she advises on how to continue children's learning at home. She encourages children to be independent and play indoors or in the garden. They play happily and enjoy each other's company. The childminder provides plenty of resources for the children from which to choose. She reflects on her overall practice and has addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children concentrate well during play and enjoy the activities. They cooperate well and learn from each other. Children of all ages play together and help each other find the initial letters of their names in the sand tray. Older children also help organise games and have fun with the younger ones who are learning to play hide and seek. Younger children show interest in the climbing apparatus and confidently develop physical skills as they balance at the top of the slide. They enjoy playing with dolls, building towers together and rolling out play dough. Children take pleasure in reading about animals. They are particularly interested in books that have pages of different materials which develop their sense of touch. Consequently, they develop curiosity and are willing learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel happy in the childminder's safe and welcoming home. They deal confidently with all their own basic needs and know about healthy routines, such as the importance of washing hands after going to the toilet. Children are calm and very settled. For example, they enjoy spending long periods eating a healthy snack together while having a chat. This effectively develops their social skills and their awareness of healthy foods. Children grow in confidence and develop an awareness of others when they have the opportunity to play with other children at venues where childminders meet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children are interested in brightly coloured toys with recorded voices, lights and buttons which they can press. As a result, they develop an awareness of simple technology and how things work. Older children learn how to be kind to the younger ones and delight at being praised for their help. The children's confidence promotes their self- esteem. They make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289103 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1092022 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the town of Warminster, Wiltshire. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides flexible childcare during most weeks of the year. She is eligible to provide funded places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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