Childminder EY487889

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 knows children well. She provides an interesting and stimulating learning environment. Children are enthusiastic in their play. They are confident and excited to explore. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She positively reinforces good manners and provides plenty of praise and encouragement to help raise children's confidence. Children have a clear understanding of tolerance and respect for others.  The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about the wider world and the community around them. Children celebrate festivals of different faiths. They visit places of interest and talk about traditions outside of their own home.  The childminder evaluates her setting well. She gathers feedback from everyone involved in her setting and uses the findings to improve the care and learning that children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to extend children's early interests in mathematical language and concepts to the highest possible level.  The childminder does not make the most of her good partnerships with parents. She does not encourage them to contribute information about their children's achievements from home to enhance the shared approached to building on their child's learning.

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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

 enhance opportunities to help children develop their early interests in mathematical language and concepts to the highest levels  explore more ways to gather information from parents about what their children are learning at home, to help consolidate and extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities, and assessed and discussed, the impact activities have on children's learning.  The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including children's learning records, safeguarding records and a selection of certificates and policies.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of the inspection and from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she maintains a safe and secure environment, and takes positive steps to minimise risks to keep children safe. The childminder is committed to maintaining children's good outcomes. For example, she monitors and tracks their progress. She promptly intervenes to narrow any gaps in achievement. The childminder continues to develop her skills and knowledge. For example, through well-targeted training, she has enhanced her understanding of how children learn to merge letters and sounds into words. The childminder links with a range of other professionals involved in children's care, to help provide consistency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to plan for the next stages in their development. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she helps them to recall prior learning, provides running commentary and introduces new words, such as 'squish' and 'squeeze'. The childminder encourages children to test out their early design skills. For example, children eagerly design and make dresses, hats and hair from dough. The childminder helps children investigate different textures. For example, children explore sequins and glue with their hands. They become engrossed as they mix various colours together to create new ones. Children develop a love of books. They listen intently to stories and excitedly join in with familiar parts of the tale.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good bonds with the childminder. They settle quickly and become emotionally secure in her care. The childminder teaches children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she talks to them about why it is important to wash hands and the benefit of food that is good for them. Children develop their independence skills well. For example, they tidy away toys and equipment, help themselves to snacks and prepare their own fruit. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. For example, children enjoy playing outside in the garden or visiting the park and local farms.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. They are sociable and inquisitive to learn. Children develop their early reading and writing skills well. For example, they point out familiar words in text, use pens to copy and draw letters, and begin to write their own names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487889 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1010217 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Purton, Swindon. The childminder operates all year round. from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday.

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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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