Childminder EY361513

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2017 25 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 monitors children's achievements closely to plan for what they need to learn next. This helps her identify any weaker areas in children's learning. The childminder knows how to seek help from other relevant professionals, if necessary, to ensure that all children make good progress.  The well-qualified childminder continues to attend training to extend and develop her professional skills and expertise. For example, she has made good use of new learning to strengthen partnerships with parents and thoroughly involve parents in their children's learning.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for children. She offers praise and encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence and self- esteem. Children are polite, considerate and demonstrate respect for each other. They understand the importance of helping others and negotiate taking turns in their play.

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This provision is good

 There are effective partnerships with other early years providers where children's care and learning is shared. This contributes to meeting children's individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children time to think and express their views before she answers the question for them or asks another question.  On some occasions, the childminder overdirects children's play and does offer the best support to enable them to make their own discoveries.

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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

 give children sufficient time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas  make the most of opportunities to follow children's spontaneous ideas in play, to develop their sense of curiosity as well as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments, the childminder's self-evaluation, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly considered the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector took into account parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder pays good attention to improving her service. For example, since the previous inspection she has enhanced how she obtains parents' views to help her identify children's starting points in their learning. This has helped her maintain her good standards. She uses the support of other childminders to engage in professional discussion and share good practice. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities and keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she completes training to help her understand the appropriate procedures to follow should any concerns arise about children's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her accurate observations and assessments to provide well-planned activities that encourage children's learning effectively. She plans stimulating experiences that link well to children's interests and next steps in learning. For example, she offers children engaging resources to support their imaginative play and encourage them to explore using their senses. Children build complex storylines into their play, creating habitats for mini-beasts using natural materials. The childminder helps children to understand how technology can be used for a purpose. For instance, she shows children how to set a timer to understand the measurement of time. She plans interesting creative activities for children to experience using unusual materials, such as cooked spaghetti to make marks and paint patterns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the kind and welcoming childminder. They are very happy and settled in her home. The childminder develops children's awareness of healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children learn about the importance of washing fruit to get rid of any germs. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They visit local parks, take part in woodland experiences and enjoy regular outdoor play where they have opportunities to practise their physical skills. The childminder supports children to understand about the similarities and differences of people in society. For instance, they visit local charity food banks to understand about the work they perform.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning and the eventual move to school. They are confident communicators and constantly ask questions to improve their understanding. For example, they question others on how they have made something to support their own understanding. Children develop good social skills. They take turns and learn to play cooperatively with others. They enjoy listening to favourite stories with the childminder to help build their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361513 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1093178 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 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Wilton, Wiltshire. She offers care all year round from Monday to Friday except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education 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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Telephone number

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