Childminder 145657

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 23 October 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 develop very competent language skills. They enjoy a wide range of conversations with the childminder, which help to extend their understanding and vocabulary.  The childminder supports children's emotional development effectively. Children form close bonds with the childminder and show they feel happy, safe and secure. They confidently seek cuddles and attention from her, which she responds to immediately.  Partnerships with other settings children attend are effective. The childminder exchanges information so they can work together to support children's individual needs consistently and complement activities.  The childminder has successfully made improvements to her practice and setting since the last inspection and continues to support good outcomes for children. For instance, she encourages parents to share information about what their children enjoy and learn at home, so she can build on this further in her setting. Self-evaluation is effective.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not readily provide children with independent opportunities for them to learn how they are similar and different to others.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to provide older children with more-challenging mathematical experiences, such as to make simple calculations.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn independently how they are similar and different to others  make better use of opportunities to help build on older children's mathematical skills, especially to make simple calculations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing with the childminder and how she supports children who are resting.  The inspector had a tour of parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector considered parents' views by reading testimonials written for the inspection and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she manages her setting, plans for children's progress and how she works with parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's records, policies and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder successfully keeps her knowledge up to date. She researches independently and attends courses, which help to broaden her skills to provide learning opportunities in different ways. For instance, recent training has extended her knowledge of alternative ways to help younger children build their concentration skills. The childminder can identify potential behaviour that may indicate children's welfare is at risk and she knows what to do if she has concerns. The childminder is vigilant and ensures children are safe at all times. She completes ongoing assessments of her home and garden to ensure children can play safely. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows robust systems to support children's learning and development. She organises activities that appeal to children's interests, which, together with regular observations and close monitoring, help her to ensure children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder provides a positive balance between her interactions with children and giving them time and space to explore independently. This allows children to take control of their own learning as they test and trial their ideas. For example, she sat back to observe children fit play train carriages together. She shares information with parents constantly, offering them the opportunity to contribute to the plans she sets. Partnerships with parents are effective.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's welfare needs. She provides a warm and loving environment where children settle well. The childminder encourages children to be active, such as playing in the fresh air daily to help develop their physical capabilities and coordination. Equally, she gives them opportunities to rest and relax. For example, after a busy morning at the library, younger children sleep. The childminder checks them frequently to ensure they are comfortable and safe. Children learn to be independent and complete simple self-help tasks, such as washing their hands after toileting. As children complete these activities, the childminder praises their achievements and children respond with a smile to show pride in themselves and increasingly positive self-esteem. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a range of opportunities across all areas of learning. They are sociable and confident, exploring and investigating toys and resources to extend their interests independently. Children make sense of their world through imaginary play, such as setting up train tracks. They build some mathematical awareness, such as identifying shapes and know that a round track is not straight. Children learn about people who help us in the community, such as postal workers, and enjoy collecting letters as they arrive. They develop skills that help to prepare them for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145657 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1127182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Ford, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. She offers care every weekday from 7.45am until 6pm, all year round, except public holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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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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