Childminder EY310861

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 17 November 2016

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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 engages children well in activities with age appropriate resources and by allowing them to follow their interests. For example, older children actively listen to a story that they have chosen and babies are provided with alternative toys that stimulate them. As a result, children are occupied in activities which they enjoy and which help them make progress in their learning.  Children have a strong attachment to the childminder and her assistant. For example, when children are upset, they seek comfort from the childminder and her assistant.  Parents are positive about their children's development. They praise the progress their children are making with the childminder including significant improvements in their speech and language.  The childminder and her assistant work well together and act as good role models for the children. Children behave well and play cooperatively alongside one another. The

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This provision is good

childminder teaches them good manners and about sharing and turn taking. She praises children when they display good behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder makes accurate assessments of what children can do, this is not always reflected in the progress check that she completes for children aged between two and three.  The tracking systems to monitor children's learning, are not always fully effective as they are not always carried out regularly to enable children to make the best possible progress.

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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

 improve the two year progress checks to provide parents with information that accurately identifies the stage a child is at and any areas of development  develop existing systems to track children's learning so that children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the children, the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector and the childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and progress.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection issues. There are good procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child or if an allegation is made against an adult. The childminder ensures her assistant has relevant training and tests her understanding of safeguarding. They both manage behaviour well by explaining unwanted behaviour to children and using strategies which are suitable for their age. For example, providing a young child with another similar toy when they try to take a toy from another child. The childminder has good links with local authority support workers, who contribute to her effective self-evaluation. Parents provide honest feedback as she builds good relationships with them. As a result, they feel comfortable sharing positive comments and suggestions for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to help them make good progress in their learning. For example, children learn to count by using their interest in footballs. The childminder accurately identifies if a child is not making sufficient progress in an area and actively takes steps to progress their learning. For example, children who she has observed and assessed as having delayed speech, make good progress as the childminder skilfully plans activities such as singing and talking about their experiences. She also works in partnership with parents to encourage them to do activities at home so that children make good progress. For example, she accurately identifies when a child is ready to be toilet trained, and supports the parent to implement strategies that are consistent at home and at the setting. As a result, children are fully toilet trained at the earliest opportunity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children interact well with each other, build friendships and show good levels of confidence. They settle well on arrival and greet the childminder and other children with happiness and excitement. Children learn about responsibility and enjoy carrying out tasks, such as tidying up before going outside to play and cutting their own fruit for snack. They learn the importance and significance of good hygiene, such as washing hands before meals and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop well. Older children benefit from their childminders strong focus on preparing for school. They learn skills such as dressing themselves, putting on their own shoes, and learning to concentrate for periods of time. Younger children's independence is promoted by teaching them to feed and drink themselves and access toys that interest them, making choices in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310861 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1125940 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Lyneham, Wiltshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm, all year. She works with an assistant.

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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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