Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 well-qualified childminder effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development, in particular their language and literacy skills, and their mathematical development.  The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She is kind to them and attentive to their needs. Children learn to share and take turns. They recognise and respect the feelings of others as they play.  Teaching is strong. The childminder's accurate assessments help her prepare and plan a good range of activities and experiences to support children's next steps in learning successfully.  The childminder makes very good use of online records to monitor children's progress precisely and keep in daily contact with parents. For example, parents can contribute to their children's assessments and add comments about experiences at home.  The childminder's careful monitoring of developmental progress helps to ensure that

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This provision is good

any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and successfully addressed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently engage in activities that stretch their thinking and allow them to solve simple problems and complete tasks for themselves.  The childminder does not make use of all opportunities to help children learn about different traditions and cultures, and the diversity of the wider world.

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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

 strengthen the opportunities for children to explore, investigate and manage simple problems or work out solutions for themselves  provide opportunities to help children learn about the similarities and differences of people in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility for child protection. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She successfully carries out risk assessments and ensures that her home is safe for the children in her care. The childminder's professional qualification supports her understanding of how children learn and develop. This has a very positive impact on her teaching skills and her planning for children's next stage of learning. The childminder continues to reflect on her practice well. She has completed training and higher-level qualifications that support her ongoing professional development and ability to provide good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and plans activities which build on what they know, understand and can do. For example, she provides a wide range of activities that skilfully engages children in developing their early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, she uses games to successfully teach children about numbers and helps them practise linking sounds to letters. She praises them and encourages their efforts and achievements. The childminder engages the children in a story session effectively, where they enthusiastically re-tell the story, extending their language skills and vocabularies successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive in helping children form warm and caring relationships, which enable them to develop good levels of independence and self-confidence. She has created a stimulating and welcoming environment. She fosters children's physical well-being effectively. For example, children play in the garden, visit parks and attend groups in the local area. The childminder has clear and consistent rules for behaviour and the children enjoy getting rewards, such as choosing a sticker for taking part in a game well. The childminder encourages children to have healthy lifestyles, for example, they use good hygiene routines and enjoy eating different fruits at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care. They concentrate well and enjoy learning. For example, children count with confidence and are eager to learn about addition and subtraction. Children confidently make the sounds of different letters and delight in practising their early writing skills. Children's self-assurance is well developed and they are effectively prepared for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488113 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1013292 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Tidworth in Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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