Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 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 provides children with a wide range of good-quality, age-appropriate resources in a welcoming environment. She has a good understanding of how children learn and supports them well to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a good role model for children, and children develop strong bonds with her. She positively reinforces good manners and provides plenty of praise and encouragement, to help raise their confidence and self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares information about children's development and how this could be supported at home. Parents are very complimentary about the care that their children receive and they talk about how much their children look forward to attending.  The childminder reflects on her work and makes changes that have a positive impact on her teaching. For example, she identifies strengths in her practice and areas for

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This provision is good

further development to ensure good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her assessments fully effectively to inform her planning, to help children achieve what they need to learn next.  The childminder does not consistently give children the time they need to develop their concentration skills and become fully involved in their learning. At times, she moves children from one activity to another before they are ready.

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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

 make full use of assessments to target precisely children's next steps, to help them make the best possible progress  provide children with sufficient time to explore activities to extend their thinking and concentration skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with her.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, accident records, suitability checks, self-assessment information, and observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector considered the views of parents and carers spoken to, and through their letters provided on the day of the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She keeps up to date with current legislation to ensure that children are kept safe and knows the correct procedure to follow to report any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder has good partnerships with other settings to help ensure continuity in children's care and learning when they move on. She works closely with other professionals to share good practice and identifies training to improve her teaching. For example, the childminder uses new knowledge to narrow any gaps in children's personal, social and emotional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She plans activities that interest children and motivate them to learn. Children's language development is supported well. For example, the childminder models new words, such as 'raspberry' and 'cone', to extend children's vocabulary. She uses singular words with the younger children and gradually supports them to repeat simple sentences. Children are imaginative and creative in their play. For instance, they become train drivers and shopkeepers, and enthusiastically design pictures out of shapes. Children have great fun as they explore interactive toys and develop their understanding of technology. For example, they 'transform' small-world toys and excitedly press buttons on role-play tills, and delight when they make the drawer 'pop' open.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. She is warm and caring towards them, helping to support their emotional well-being and sense of belonging. The childminder provides a range of activities to support children's physical development. For example, they develop the small muscles in their fingers as they manipulate play dough and glue small coloured 'gems' onto their artwork. Children relish being outside in the fresh air and have regular opportunities to develop their social skills and learn about the world around them. For example, they visit the local farm to learn about the life cycles of animals and plant beans in the childminder's allotment. They learn about their community and the wider world, such as through the different celebrations, festivals and beliefs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for school. They are sociable and confidently select resources, initiate their own play and help with appropriate tasks. They are curious and inquisitive. For example, they follow spiders and are fascinated by the 'slimy' trail left behind by a snail. Children develop their mathematical skills well. They count, sort and identify a range of shapes during play, and relish solving problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490698 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1020637 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 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. She lives in Wootton Basset, Wiltshire and provides childcare Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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