Childminder EY490371

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 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 displays a very affectionate and friendly nature towards children. They seek her out when they are feeling upset or tired. She instinctively reacts to their needs, giving lots of reassurance and supporting their well-being really well.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents from the start. She builds up a very beneficial two-way flow of communication with them and uses this well to provide a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder has effective and comprehensive methods of assessment. She detects any gaps in children's learning and makes plans to close them quickly. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder interacts thoughtfully and successfully with children during their play. She knows children well, including their interests and capabilities. Children flourish with the attention the childminder gives them.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on the quality of her work effectively. She values the opinions from parents and children, and uses the information she gains to make improvements to her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, when children might benefit from thinking through problems for themselves, the childminder is too quick to offer them the answer.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to develop their social skills, particularly during mealtimes.

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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

 develop support for children's thinking and problem-solving skills further  enhance opportunities for children to develop their social skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of parents' comments given on the day and their written views by reading their comments in questionnaires and letters.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. She refreshes her knowledge of child protection regularly through training. She updates her procedures stemming from this, such as to help her protect children from harm and extreme views. She checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards, to ensure children can play safely. The childminder is currently undertaking a childcare qualification. She incorporates the knowledge she acquires into her practice. For example, she successfully develops her planning processes, introducing new ways to gain evidence of children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a flexible approach to teaching and meeting children's learning needs. She achieves a good balance between activities that she leads and that children choose for themselves. The childminder offers children praise and encouragement as they explore activities in new ways and test out their ideas. She flexibly adapts the activities that she plans to inspire children's interest. For instance, young children concentrate and develop their dexterous skills really well as they experiment making marks with brushes, other utensils and toy dinosaurs. They marvel at the patterns and designs they make and proudly show the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be increasingly independent. For example, she gives them choices and responsibilities. They learn to take pride in doing things for themselves, such as tidying up and helping prepare their food at mealtimes. She helps children learn from an early age to share and take turns. Children are supported to be respectful with the toys and resources. The childminder takes children out every day for fresh air and exercise. Children learn about their immediate and wider community. For example, they regularly visit their local library and community-based child groups as well as trips further afield to places of interest. Children enjoy visits to play parks where they learn how to safely use large-scale equipment. The childminder also takes them swimming regularly to help develop their coordination and safety in the water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to make choices and lead their own exploration. They are inquisitive and like to try new things and develop a good level of independence. Children's language and communication skills are progressing well. For instance, children learn new words, they gain confidence in speaking and take turns in conversation with the childminder. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. Children develop many essential skills ready for further learning at pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490371 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1020515 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Trowbridge. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two 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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Telephone number

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