Childminder EY284468

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2017 23 February 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 children with a warm and nurturing environment where they are able to play safely and feel secure. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They are comfortable in their surroundings and keen to explore.  The childminder observes children as they play, assessing their achievements and detecting any gaps in their development. She plans experiences and support to help these gaps close quickly and help extend children's learning effectively, they make good progress.  Children behave well, due to the prompt interaction from the childminder and her positive encouragement. She supports children to share resources and begin to appreciate others' needs. She praises children for their efforts, fostering their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder works closely with parents from the outset, gaining lots of information to build a clear picture of children's interests and learning needs. She maintains this

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This provision is good

well. Her regular communication with parents and other settings children attend contributes to a consistent approach across all aspects of children's lives.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan and adapt her activities to meet the needs of the youngest children.  Children do not have everyday opportunities to investigate and experiment with sensory materials.

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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

 give further consideration to the planning of activities to ensure the differing needs of the youngest children are more-closely focused upon  expand the use of exploratory materials to give children greater opportunities to investigate and experiment with their senses.

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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' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires and messages.  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 does daily checks of her home. She ensures that play equipment is in good condition and appropriate for the ages of the children. The childminder knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child in her care. Furthermore, she attends regular child protection training to ensure she keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder monitors her provision effectively, including the progress children are making, and reflects on her practice. She gains the views of parents to help her outline areas for improvement, to make positive changes. She uses local groups for professional discussions and to share good practice and activity ideas with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts thoughtfully and very successfully with children during their play. She knows children well, their interests and capabilities. She explores resources alongside children, inspiring their interest. For example, babies crawl over eagerly to share a book with the childminder. They giggle as the childminder sings them rhymes. She helps them coordinate their movements to follow some of the actions. The childminder develops children's communication very effectively. For instance, she gets down to their level and clearly repeats key words. Babies watch and listen intently, and they babble excitedly trying to formulate the sounds the childminder creates. The childminder follows older children's interests well. For example, she provides children with stamps, pens and paints for children to explore forming letters. They create letter prints. They concentrate really well and proudly write all of the letters of their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and friendly towards children. Babies look to her for reassurance when they are feeling hungry or tired. She intuitively reacts to their care needs, promoting a high level of well-being for them. The childminder closely supports babies' developing mobility. For instance, she encourages their inquisitiveness as they stretch for toys just out of reach. They are motivated to crawl further. They pull themselves up on furniture, balancing themselves effectively to successfully grasp toys at the higher level. The childminder makes good use of the local community to ensure that children have regular access to outdoor play and physical activity. Additionally, she uses local groups to offer children the opportunity to meet other children and adults, and experience different activities and situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and children learn good communication skills, including those who are learning English as an additional language. Older children count with confidence, recognise shapes and develop good literacy skills. Children's physical skills are developing well. For example, older children use one-handed tools with increasing accuracy, such as pens. Babies coordinate their movements, bringing their hands together and beginning to clap. Children and babies develop curiosity and positive attitudes towards learning. They gain confidence in their own abilities and acquire a good range of skills that prepares them well for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284468 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1091967 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She operates during school term time, from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. She also provides care for children before school and after school on Tuesday and Thursday. She occasionally works during the school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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