Childminder EY404538

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 12 May 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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. For example, she has made effective use of observation and assessment to help her to plan for children's learning experiences.  The childminder keeps parents accurately informed of their children's achievements and involves them in their children's learning.  The childminder monitors children's achievements effectively. This helps her identify any weaker areas in children's learning. The childminder knows how to seek help from other relevant professionals, if necessary, to ensure that all children make good progress.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of visits in their local community and beyond. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She offers praise and

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This provision is good

encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children learn to share, take turns and respect the needs of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions, the childminder overdirects children's play and does not offer the best support to enable them to make their own discoveries.  At times, the childminder does not give children time to think and express their views before she answers some questions for them.

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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 to follow children's spontaneous ideas in play, to develop their sense of curiosity as well as possible  give children sufficient time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas.

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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 the 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 has secure procedures to ensure visitors to her setting understand her responsibilities in safeguarding children's welfare. She conducts independent research to update her professional knowledge. For instance, she has used the support of childminder forums to engage in professional discussion and share good practice. The childminder evaluates the service she provides. She involves parents in this process to identify areas where she can improve further. For example, she has identified how she intends to extend the range of activities and experiences offered for children to explore using all their senses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating experiences that link well to children's interests and next steps in learning. For example, she offers children engaging resources to encourage them to explore textures. Children added ingredients together and used all their senses to consider changes to some materials as they softened and expanded. The childminder supports younger children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she extends their words into simple sentences and introduces new words into their vocabulary as they play. The childminder helps children to express themselves creatively, such as using a variety of tools to explore different paint effects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

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 provides children with regular opportunities to mix with other groups of children where they learn to gain confidence and develop good social skills. She teaches them well about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and they learn to follow good hygiene procedures. Children are secure in their relationships with the childminder. For example, younger children enjoy a cuddle and reassurance when they are feeling tired and upset.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from their time with the childminder. They use mathematical language spontaneously in their play, such as using counting words as they point to objects. They show an early interest in literacy. For example, children hold pencils in mature grips and explore making marks. Children remain engaged in activities that interest them for good lengths of time. Children learn valuable skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404538 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1107728 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the village of Amesbury, close to Salisbury in Wiltshire. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year.

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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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