Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of each child’s individual learning needs. She effectively observes and assesses children’s development. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop secure relationships with the childminder and her family. They demonstrate confidence in making their own choices and decisions during their play.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder works closely with parents to share children’s learning and to keep them well informed about what their children need to learn next.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She seeks the views of parents and children to develop and raise outcomes for children. For example, she has introduced a smaller shed for children to access outdoor equipment independently and safely.  Children behave very well. They share the toys and learn to take turns with the equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support children’s understanding of mathematical concepts as well as possible so they learn more about quantity, weight, capacity, shape and size during their play.  Children do not have many opportunities to learn about diversity and the lives of people from backgrounds different to their own.

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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 the most of opportunities that arise to support children's mathematical awareness so they learn about quantity, weight, capacity, shape and size during their play  provide children with more opportunities to learn about the diverse lives of people from backgrounds different to their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read written statements from parents and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of the local procedures that she should follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder places high priority on keeping children safe. For example, she carries out risk assessments for any outings, and to ensure she provides a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she prompts them to sit on the chairs, reminding them of the risk of not using chairs safely. The childminder recognises the importance of professional development. For example, she attends training and works in partnership with other local professionals. She has reflected positively on how recent training on behaviour management has helped to raise her confidence and skills to manage potential conflict

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of interesting activities that offers challenge and motivates them to be involved. For example, children were keen to take part in craft activities in preparation for Mother's Day. The childminder recognised their high levels of involvement and added more materials to keep the children engaged. The childminder has effective methods to keep parents well informed about the activities that children have enjoyed. For example, she involves children in writing an evaluation of the day to share with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good friendships with the other children attending. They play cooperatively together and seek each other out to engage in play. For example, children take it in turns to play music on the keyboard while others giggle and dance along to the tune. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles successfully, such as through encouraging children to make healthy food choices at mealtimes. She helps children to learn the importance of following good hygiene practice, and children rarely need reminding to wash their hands. Children have daily fresh air and exercise. They use the garden and go on outings to the local parks with the childminder to climb and take safe risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school. Young children sustain good levels of concentration. For example, as they play with the pasta and rice, they become mesmerised with pouring and exploring the sounds that they can make. Older children are very independent and take pride in managing their own needs. All children develop good communication and language skills. For instance, they hold detailed conversations with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495527 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1035186 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Trowbridge. The childminder provides care for children from 8am until 6pm from Tuesday to Friday all year round.

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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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