Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a stimulating learning environment, and children are confident and eager to explore. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She reinforces boundaries and supports children's understanding of right and wrong. Children are kind, tolerant and respectful. They know to use good manners and share.  The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about the wider world and the community around them. Children celebrate a range of festivals, such as Diwali. They talk about people, families and traditions outside of their own home.  The childminder evaluates her service carefully, identifying her strengths and areas for improvement. She has maintained good-quality teaching and outcomes for children. Parents comment that they value the care their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not provide children with time to think and process their ideas and thoughts before she answers questions for them.  The childminder does not make the most of her good partnerships with parents to encourage them to contribute information about their children's achievements from home.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills and allow them time to put their thoughts into words when responding to questions  build on opportunities to help parents share information about their children's experiences and learning at home, to help ensure continuity in care.

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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 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 procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well. She takes positive steps to minimise risks to children, to help ensure that they are safe. The childminder regularly observes and tracks children's progress, acting quickly to close any gaps in achievement. She meets with other childminders to share good practice ideas and continues to develop her professional skills and knowledge. For example, through well-targeted training, she has enhanced her understanding of how children learn through creativity. The childminder has established links with other professionals, to help support consistency in children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning. She uses this information to identify children's starting points and to plan what they need to learn next. Overall, the childminder supports children's language skills well. For example, she broadens their vocabulary and models new words, such as 'giraffe' and 'stegosaurus'. The childminder helps children to develop their creative skills. Children enjoy mixing different materials to create pictures and models. They delight in showing the childminder their discoveries, such as using paint brushes to splatter paint in a variety of ways. The childminder supports children to be imaginative. For instance, they create a picnic and confidently pretend to prepare cups of tea. Children learn to use technology. They enjoy investigating toys with simple mechanisms and learning how to operate them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder. She is kind, caring and responds well to their emotional needs. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She talks to them about why it is important to wash their hands thoroughly and about the benefit of nutritious foods. Children demonstrate a real sense of ownership of their environment, confidently accessing and tidying away resources that are easily available to them. They have good opportunities to be physically active. For example, they access fresh air on a daily basis and play in the garden. Children benefit from regular trips into the community and learn about taking safe risks when out and about in the environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the key skills needed to support future learning, in readiness for their eventual move on to school. They are motivated and sociable learners, and they spend long periods engaged in activities. Children use their mathematical skills well. For example, they count, match and sort objects as they play. They enjoy listening to their chosen stories and are beginning to recognise their written names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485784 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1017027 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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