Childminder EY362800

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 21 September 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 are settled, secure and have trusting relationships with the childminder. They play together well, and show care and consideration towards others.  The childminder knows children well. She takes account of children's individual interests to successfully plan a stimulating environment that supports their play and exploration. Children make good progress in their learning.  Good partnerships are established with the parents and other settings children attend. The regular two-way exchange of information helps provide continuity for children's care and development.  Children's communication and language are supported well. The childminder uses ongoing commentary as children play to model language and help to develop their vocabulary.  The childminder has a positive attitude to continual development of her childminding provision, to help her improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to consistently challenge and extend older children's learning.  At times, the childminder does not adapt planned activities, such as when making Easter pictures, to reflect children's differing abilities, and some children begin to lose interest.

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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 better use of opportunities to challenge older children's learning to enable them to reach their full potential  review the organisation of planned activities to take account of children's varying abilities, to encourage all children's engagement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection, including discussing the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child. She takes children on regular outings and checks the area to ensure any risks to children are identified and minimised. All the required records are maintained and shared with the parents. The childminder assesses children's progress to help her identify what they need to learn next. She gains information from the parents about children's interests and incorporates this into activities. For example, she plans activities around the children's favourite stories, which helps to support their imagination and literacy skills. The childminder continues to increase her knowledge and skills, such as doing training about play therapy. She uses the information gained to help her improve children's learning experiences. Parents receive comprehensive information about the childminder's setting. They comment positively on

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

how they are kept up to date about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a good range of enjoyable activities to support their learning and development overall. For example, children have fun as they join in pretend play and dress up as a nurse or doctor. The childminder gets involved in children's play to extend their learning further, such as offering props for the children to use on their patients to support their imaginary play. Children access a wide variety of books. They choose a book and happily cuddle up to the childminder to listen to the story. The childminder makes good use of stories to help children learn how to manage their emotions. Children join in turn-taking games which helps them to share and understand the needs of others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provide a safe and welcoming environment. Children develop a strong sense of belonging, for example, they see photographs of themselves, their friends and family displayed. The childminder rotates her toys and resources with children's interests in mind. Children show good levels of confidence as they move around the play areas to select toys and make choices about their play. The childminder incorporates activities to raise children's awareness of the wider world, such as trying new foods and tastes during the Chinese New Year. Children's good health is promoted well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and move on to school. They develop good social skills, communicate well with one another and become increasingly independent. Children take part in planting and growing activities, for example, which help them learn about where food comes from and nature. They have opportunities to use writing tools in their play, such as making marks with chalks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362800 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1130040 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder offers care Tuesday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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