Docksey, Donna Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 18 May 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

 Children enjoy their time with the childminder and form close emotional bonds with her. They feel secure and settle quickly. They are confident and, with her encouragement, they become very independent and enjoy doing things for themselves.  The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities that children enjoy. She is a good teacher and understands how to help children learn through playful experiences. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder monitors children's development accurately and is alert to children who are at risk of falling behind. She works closely with parents and others to ensure all children receive the help and support they need to achieve as well as they can.  The childminder supports children's good health very well and she successfully encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision effectively. She is committed to

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This provision is good

continually improving and has clear ideas of how to achieve this. She regularly accesses training and support to help her improve her provision for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during some activities, the childminder does not consider fully how to engage and involve the youngest children highly successfully.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of outdoor play throughout the year, to support all areas of children's development, especially for children who learn better outside.

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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 that activities consistently interest and engage fully all the children taking part, especially the youngest  provide children with a wide variety of opportunities to play energetically and freely, to think creatively, solve problems, and to explore the natural world, especially for those children who learn better outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during activities in the childminder's home, and looked at all areas of the home and garden used by the children.  The inspector discussed an activity with the childminder and her plans for improvement.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's progress and plans activities to support their development.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, evidence of the suitability of household members, insurance, qualifications and training certificates.  The inspector took account of written comments from several parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews her practice regularly and seeks to develop her skills and knowledge to benefit the children. For example, she completed training that helped her monitor children's progress more efficiently. She has addressed recommendations from her last inspection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures she should follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home, and for outings, to ensure she keeps children safe. The childminder works closely with parents and others. She offers useful advice to help parents support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has organised her home and play resources effectively, so children can safely explore and choose with what to play. She uses good teaching techniques to encourage children to join in. For example, when singing and looking at books, she uses animal finger puppets to capture children's attention. The childminder encourages children's speaking skills well and extends their learning as they play. For example, as children play with cars, the childminder talks with them about real cars they know. She encourages them to use comparative language, such as 'smaller' or 'bigger', and to count and sort by colour. The childminder attends phonics workshops at local schools to make sure she is up to date with the teaching methods children will experience once they start school. This provides children with firm foundations for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She follows their home routines, which helps them to feel secure. She ensures they are well nourished and rested so they can enjoy their day. She gives them plenty of praise and encouragement to manage aspects of their self-care. For example, she provides different-height steps so even the toddlers can reach to wash their own hands before meals. With parents' consent she teaches children how to brush and care for their teeth. Children willingly help with simple tasks, such as putting away the shopping or tidying up toys. They behave very well. The childminder takes them on outings into the local community and to playgroups, where they gain confidence in different social situations, which prepare them well for starting nursery or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. They make choices and are happy and eager to join in with activities. The childminder supports children well to develop skills that help to prepare them for their eventual move on to school. For example, children recognise, and older children attempt to write, their names. They enjoy stories and rhymes. Older children hear sounds in words and begin to link these to the letters that present them. They enjoy making marks with a wide range of tools and materials, in readiness for writing. They count and add confidently as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392785 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1093857 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in June 2009. She lives in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. The setting is open from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide 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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