Childminder EY469122

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2017 19 June 2014

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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 provides a homely environment for children. Her interactions with them are warm and nurturing, and she supports their self-esteem well.  The childminder supports children to manage their feelings and behaviour effectively. She models good practice and sets clear boundaries to teach the children right from wrong. She reminds them of the house rules to help children to learn about acceptable behaviour.  The childminder measures children's progress accurately. She uses this information well to identify any gaps in their development and to plan the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is keen to build on her skills and improve outcomes for children. For example, she attends training courses to help extend her knowledge and skills. The childminder has links with other childminders, which she uses to develop her practice further and share ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to be involved in children's learning and share what they know about their children's ongoing achievements at home.  The childminder does not consistently maximise children's learning in mathematics. She sometimes misses opportunities to extend learning about numbers and to compare sizes.

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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

 build on the good partnerships with parents to involve them more in continuing children's learning at home and sharing in the assessment process, to help extend children's learning to the highest level  increase opportunities to support children's understanding of mathematical ideas in number and size even further, to help them to make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder indoors and on a trip to the local park.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through parents' questionnaires and written feedback provided.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records relating to the children and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector talked to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and of where to report any concerns about children's welfare and safety. She completes risk assessments on a regular basis and takes appropriate steps to minimise hazards and help keep children safe. Overall, there are positive relationships with parents. The childminder keeps them well informed on a day-to-day basis. For example, she chats to them at handover time, sends photographs, and uses a daily diary to keep them informed about what their children are doing. The childminder evaluates her provision well to identify ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She gathers information about children's learning through high-quality observations. She uses this information effectively to plan activities based around children's interests that help to move them forward in their development. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well, such as by extending their vocabulary through conversation and questioning. Children experience a good range of learning opportunities on outings. They visit lots of places of interest, including the local library, farms and garden centres. The childminder provides a wide range of tools to help children build strength and gain control in their hands and fingers, supporting their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of how to stay safe. For example, children know to hold onto the pushchair when they are out. Children benefit from good opportunities to run around and exercise, such as in the local park, where they use play equipment to develop their physical skills. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For instance, she provides healthy snacks and encourages parents to provide healthy meals. This helps to promote children's health and well-being. The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements. This promotes children's self- esteem and gives them the confidence to try new things.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged and motivated in their learning. They are working comfortably within typical expectations for their age. Young children begin to recognise simple shapes during activities. Children listen and develop good concentration skills. They are developing key skills that they will need to help them move on to the next stage of their learning or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469122 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1069788 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Calne, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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