Childminder EY340251

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2017 7 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has worked well to improve the way she records and monitors children's progress, and how she shares this with parents. For example, she now uses an electronic system, where parents can see, comment on, and follow their children's learning at home.  The childminder provides an environment that is warm and welcoming. Children settle quickly and form good attachments to the childminder, promoting their secure emotional well-being.  Children play in a safe environment. The childminder risk assesses well to identify and minimise any possible hazards to children, when in her home and when exploring the local environment.  The childminder knows the children extremely well. She uses this knowledge effectively to plan activities that successfully support their development across the different ages and areas of learning, so they make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children the chance to think about what they are doing, and to explain their ideas and use their language more to solve problems.  The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to practise their skills, do things for themselves and be independent.

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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 the use of questioning to encourage children to think and solve problems for themselves  make the most of opportunities for children to do more things for themselves, to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at samples of documentation, including policies, children's learning records and risk assessments.  The inspector observed the childminder and children interacting during activities indoors.  The inspector had professional discussions with the childminder about children's learning and progress, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify and make changes to improve her setting for children. For example, she is making changes to the garden, so the children can access it all year round, providing well for children who prefer to learn outside. She is committed to ongoing professional development, having recently started a level 3 course in childcare to support her with improving her teaching and practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of the signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern. She understands how to report any concerns, and is up to date with training. The childminder keeps up to date with early years practice well by linking with the local authority and networking with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are eager to involve the childminder in their play as she gets down to their level and gives them her full attention, supporting their self-confidence and well-being effectively. For example, the children make 'sausages' from playdough, and 'feed' them to the childminder, who eagerly 'eats' them, which the children find funny. The childminder follows children's interests well. For example, when they pretend their 'baby' has been to the toilet, the childminder finds a doll's nappy and the children efficiently undress the doll and change her. The childminder skilfully uses routine activities as learning experiences. For instance, when tidying up with the children, the childminder names the colours as she is putting the playdough away and, on the school run, she points out signs and other text in the environment. The childminder monitors children's progress well to identify any gaps in learning. She plans targeted activities that support their learning and effectively close

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. For example, she demonstrates and encourages the children to wash their hands before eating and says 'thank you' when they hand her a 'cup of tea'. The childminder works effectively with parents to support children's learning. For example, she shares strategies to support toilet training and to encourage children's language development. Children receive good support to be physically active, for instance, they enjoy regular trips to the park where they climb and run around.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave well and have good manners. For example children say 'they share' when playing with playdough. They are confident communicators, initiating play with adults and with each other. Children acquire the key skills needed for future learning, including moving on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340251 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1084116 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Childminding takes place between 7.15am and 6pm on Monday to Thursday, for most weeks of the year.

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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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