Childminder EY492883

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2018 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

 Children form secure attachments to the childminder and are very confident in her care. They enjoy many opportunities to develop their independence as they play and learn.  The childminder understands the learning and development needs of the children well and uses these to plan interesting and enjoyable activities.  The childminder monitors and plans for children's development, and she summarises their progress regularly. She shares the information with parents, which helps to provide children with a consistent learning experience. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is enthusiastic and motivated. She adapts her teaching effectively, which helps to keep children interested and active in their learning. Behaviour is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to develop their problem-solving skills.  Occasionally, the childminder does not monitor noise levels effectively, and children and the childminder have to talk louder to be heard.

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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 greater use of opportunities to question and challenge children's learning as they play  monitor the sound levels to encourage children's listening skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children at play.  The inspector considered the written comments from parents.  The inspector reviewed relevant documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder gives high priority to keeping children safe at all times. She has a clear knowledge of the action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder evaluates her practice and continuously improves her service. She develops her professional knowledge through training opportunities. Her ongoing enthusiasm for professional development helps her to successfully improve outcomes for children. The childminder uses her assessment system to accurately identify and narrow gaps in children's learning. She forms positive working relationships with parents and professionals. This promotes continuity in the children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children's learning through a variety of activities in the home and the community. For example, children enjoy dancing and singing along to the music and action songs. The childminder joins in, modelling the actions for children to follow. Children talk about their activities and the childminder listens and responds attentively. The children develop their hand-to-eye coordination, for example, as they use tools to dig and fill containers in the sand. Children seek and receive the childminder's assistance to complete puzzles and share stories. The childminder shares her observations of the children's learning with parents and is interested in children's achievements and experiences at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children begin to learn about the world around them and other people. For example, the childminder takes children to local toddler groups, nature walks and to the park where they meet other adults and children. The childminder encourages children to develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, children enjoy opportunities to run, dance and climb each day. She encourages children to regularly drink water and eat a healthy diet. The childminder recognises the individuality of each child. She praises and encourages them for their efforts, building their self-confidence and independence. Children learn about safe behaviours and how to use tools correctly. For example, they learn to use plastic knives to cut their soft fruits at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show great interest in a set of horses and their stable. They count the horses, and sort and match colours and sizes as they play. They make marks in a variety of ways and show increasing awareness that print carries meaning. They enjoy using the books and listening to stories. Children develop the curiosity and confidence to enable them to be well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492883 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1026623 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 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. She lives in the village of Durrington, Wiltshire and is open all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday.

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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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