Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2017 10 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made good progress since her last inspection and has met all of her previous actions. For example, she has taken appropriate action to ensure children are not exposed to risks, particularly when playing on the trampoline.  The childminder provides good support for children's communication and language development. For example, she uses mathematical language to support children when completing jigsaw puzzles.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for children and encourages children to develop good social skills. She teaches children to use good manners and show consideration towards others.  Children are happy and settled. They have affectionate relationships with the caring childminder. She knows the children, their families and their specific needs well. The childminder knows how to seek help from other relevant professionals, if necessary, to ensure that all children make good progress.

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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 some questions for them.  The childminder is not consistently successful in engaging parents to contribute towards ongoing observation and assessment records, to enable her to be fully informed of children's achievements and learning at home.

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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

 ensure children have sufficient time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas  enhance partnerships with parents to encourage them to share ongoing information about children's achievements and learning from home.

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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 the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder continues to attend training to enhance her professional skills. For example, she has made good use of new learning to develop systems to ensure the thoughts and ideas of children are valued. The childminder establishes effective relationships with other settings children attend. This helps to ensure children receive a good level of continuity in their care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of this area up to date. For example, she has recently undertaken further training relating to child protection. She has a secure understanding of how to recognise when a child is at risk and what to do if she has any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. For example, she completes regular observations of children's achievements to plan for their future learning. The childminder monitors children's progress well and follows effective procedures to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She supports children to develop a love of stories. For example, children listen attentively to stories with rhyming words. The childminder actively engages in children's imaginary play and supports children's communication and language well. For instance, she introduces new words and their meanings into their vocabulary, such as 'rotor blades' during their pretend play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have numerous opportunities to visit many places of interest in the local community. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. For instance, they visit local parks and play centres where they have opportunities to practise their physical skills. The childminder quickly recognises when younger children are tired or need a cuddle and responds immediately. She supports children well to become self-sufficient. Children enjoy being helpful, such as taking part in tidying away their toys when they have finished their play. The childminder encourages children's confidence and self-esteem well, for example, by praising their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school. They learn how to count, recite numbers and match colours to support their mathematical development. Children are confident communicators and constantly ask questions and improve their understanding. Children show great pride in their achievements. For instance, they are eager to share the bread they have helped to bake at home with others at snack time. Children become independent and enjoy taking part in tasks, such as spreading butter and cutting up bread into pieces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418947 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1107753 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Calne, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, except 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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