Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 20 July 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 make good progress. The childminder observes children's play and exploration, assesses their achievements and outlines any gaps in their development. She plans focused support to help close any gaps in children's learning quickly and extend their development.  The childminder patiently supports children's behaviour and social skills. Children begin to manage their emotions and to recognise risks. They enjoy the company of other children and appreciate the needs of others as they learn to share and take turns.  The childminder builds warm and close relationships with children. She takes the time to get to know them and makes them feel welcome and happy in her home. The childminder spends good-quality time supporting them in their activities and builds their confidence in their own abilities.  The childminder is motivated to develop the service she provides. She reviews her practice, including monitoring children's development, and identifies appropriate ways

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This provision is good

to improve her provision and the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not consistently successful in gaining information from parents about children's learning and development at home to help inform her assessments and future plans.  Sometimes, the childminder does not fully encourage children to try new ways of doing things and develop their ideas and skills further.

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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

 devise even better ways of gaining information from parents about what their children are learning at home  make the most of opportunities to encourage children to explore and experiment in new ways.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector observed the children and the childminder. She evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account parents' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires and letters.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation processes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She minimises risks within her home and supervises children closely to help ensure their well-being and safety. The childminder links with other local childminders to discuss and share good practice and to gain ideas to further develop her practice. She has attended additional training and has subsequently reviewed how she manages children's behaviour. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about the activities their children are involved in during the day and gives them details of children's learning and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts thoughtfully and successfully with children during their play. She supports children to think through problems. For example, she encourages children to compare the size of the different blocks and match up the ones that will fit together. The childminder asks probing questions to encourage children to talk about their ideas and plans. They tell her that the building is a 'garage' and show her the door. They talk about 'racing cars' and that they go 'fast'. The childminder listens patiently and gives children time to put their thoughts into words. Children enjoy chatting with her and discuss their recent experiences at home watching cars racing on the television.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a friendly manner and she is caring and attentive to children's needs. Children form close bonds with her. Older children ask for help and younger children seek her out for reassuring cuddles when needed. The childminder offers children lots of attention and she comforts and supports them very successfully. She supports children to be increasingly independent and take on responsibilities. The childminder praises their attempts to do things for themselves and encourages their perseverance, such as peeling their orange or tidying up the toys. She supports children's good health effectively. For instance, children learn good hygiene practices. They enjoy healthy fruit for snacks and have fun playing out in the fresh air in the childminder's spacious garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and happy. Their language and communication skills are developing effectively. For instance, children learn new words, listen well and take turns in conversation. They count with confidence, compare sizes and recognise colours and shapes. Children gain good social skills and learn to enjoy the company of others. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their coordination skills. They spend time exploring different methods, such as moulding and making marks in dough, joining construction pieces and navigating the balance beam in the childminder's garden. Children develop many essential skills ready for their further learning at pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283608 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1129025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Bradford-on-Avon. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5pm from Monday to Wednesday, during school term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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