Childminder EY465702

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 19 October 2017

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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 and recommendations. For example, she has made effective use of risk assessments to minimise hazards and ensure the safety of children in her care.  The childminder assesses and tracks children's achievements closely to plan for what they need to learn next. This helps her identify any emerging gaps in children's learning at an early stage. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder keeps parents accurately informed of their children's achievements and involves them in their children's learning. She seeks regular information on children's learning and new interests at home. This supports good continuity in children's experiences.  Children behave well. The childminder offers praise and encouragement and children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. She supports children to

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This provision is good

understand about fairness, sharing, taking turns with toys and playing amicably together.

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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 the question for them or asks another question.  On some occasions, the childminder overdirects children's play and does not offer the best support to enable them to make their own discoveries.

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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 children more time to express their knowledge, think through ideas and respond to questions asked  make the most of opportunities to follow children's spontaneous ideas in play, to develop their sense of curiosity as well as possible.

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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, the childminder's risk assessments and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector and 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities and keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she completes training to help her understand the appropriate procedures to follow should any concerns arise about children's well-being. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, she has accessed training to improve her understanding of supporting children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder evaluates the service she provides. She involves parents in this process to identify areas she can improve further. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other early years providers where children's care and learning are shared. This contributes to meeting children's individual needs well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her accurate observations and assessments to provide well-planned activities that encourage children's learning effectively. She plans stimulating experiences that link well to children's interests and next steps in learning. For example, the childminder involves children in gathering natural resources on woodland walks. Children use these materials to make interesting dinosaur dens to support their imaginative play. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For instance, she introduces new words into their vocabulary as they play, such as 'terrain'. The childminder develops children's literacy skills effectively. For example, children enjoy listening to stories and playing games that include the characters from the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have many opportunities to visit local groups, and 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 develops children's awareness of healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children learn about the importance of washing their hands thoroughly to get rid of any germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain skills in readiness for school. Children are confident, become independent and enjoy helping with small tasks. Children maintain concentration for good lengths of time on activities that interest them. Children show an early interest in literacy. They learn to distinguish between the marks they make when drawing. Children begin to link initial letter sounds to words and recognise some familiar words that have meaning to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465702 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1116856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Tidworth, Hampshire. The childminder is available to care for children 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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