Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 14 May 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 provides a warm and homely environment. Parents are very comfortable leaving their children, so children arrive happily and settle quickly.  Children of all ages play alongside each other and interact well together. For example, young and older children 'cook' pretend cakes, taking turns using the oven and discussing how it is 'hot'.  The childminder and her assistant engage children well. They are good role models for children. They get down to children's level, playing on the floor with them and modelling positive behaviour, such as sharing.  The childminder reviews her practice well. For example, she has regular conversations with parents, sends out yearly questionnaires and completes a self-evaluation form, to help her gauge what she is doing well and make any changes, if needed.  The children make good progress. They are developing effectively through the range of activities offered. The childminder supports them well in their learning and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise the range of resources effectively so that children know what is available to them, to support them to make choices in their learning and follow their interests, to extend their learning further.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to do things for themselves, to develop their independence skills as well as possible.

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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 select their own resources, to help them follow their own ideas and extend their learning further  extend opportunities for children to complete tasks independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to a number of parents to gain their views on the setting.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's learning records and the suitability checks of all household members.  The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with children at play and during routine times.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked well to make changes to her provision in line with the recommendations. For example, children now have more access to natural materials and to resources that support their early writing skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms to look for and the procedures to follow if they have a concern. The childminder keeps up to date with changes, including attending courses and reading relevant articles. For example, she now resources the outdoor area in a different way to benefit children, providing quieter activities, such as play dough and drawing, alongside bicycles and running games. The childminder deploys her assistant well and they work effectively together to ensure the best outcomes for children. The childminder has regular meetings with her assistant to discuss planning and the individual needs of the children, to ensure

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses technology effectively to support children's knowledge and understanding. For example, when talking about fish, the childminder shows the children pictures of real fish on the computer. They discuss the names of the fish and then have a go at decorating their own fish. Children of different ages happily engage together. The childminder and her assistant support children's emerging language development well. For example, when babies 'talk' to them, they take the time to understand what they want and fill in the words the babies cannot yet say. When playing with wooden puzzles, they count with the children, supporting their early mathematical development. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. In consultation with parents, she brings in outside professionals if needed, such as health visitors and speech and language therapists.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant know children extremely well. The childminder supports children's play effectively, knowing when to join in and when to stand back. She notices when children are wandering and quickly engages them in play. She intervenes efficiently to support children to play alongside each other and share. For example, when children show an interest in other children's puzzles she responds quickly to get out more puzzles, avoiding conflict. The childminder and her assistant are nurturing and warm. Children of all ages come to them for cuddles and reassurance throughout the morning, before going back to their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident, and they behave well. They understand the consequences of their actions, for example, they lower their voices when told that babies are sleeping. Children listen carefully and follow instructions. For instance, they are able to sit and listen to favourite stories and all help tidy up when told it is time to pack away. They are learning skills needed for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145195 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1089702 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and operates from a purpose-built room in her garden. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminding service is open each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a 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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