Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 is extremely warm and caring towards the children. She greets children and parents by name. Children happily come in, and quickly become engaged in activities.  Children make good progress. The childminder is able to monitor this well through her very good knowledge of the children in her care, and her organised recordkeeping.  The childminder challenges older children well. For example, when children look at the toy clock and correctly say the time, the childminder changes the times, to encourage the children to try again.  The childminder praises children and promotes their self-esteem successfully. For example, when children achieve a special task, the childminder acknowledges this by giving them a 'wow' star, celebrating their achievement.  Effective self-evaluation ensures the childminder is always evolving her practice and keeping up to date with changes, to ensure she meets the current needs of all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to ensure that activities interest and challenge all children, especially the younger children.  The childminder does not always encourage children to be as independent as they could be a snack times.

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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

 review the organisation of adult-directed and free-play activities so that they engage and challenge all children, especially the younger children  extend children's independence skills even further, particularly at snack times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents and read testimonials from parents, to gain their views on the setting.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks, training certificates and children's learning records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the day to discuss her knowledge of the children and of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector and childminder discussed the quality and outcomes of observed activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms to look for that may be a cause for concern, and understands how to report any concerns to appropriate agencies. She conducts risk assessments to help children remain safe and keeps a detailed record of any accidents. The childminder is committed to her professional development. She attends training, links with the local authority and reads professional magazines to keep up to date with any changes. She regularly evaluates her provision and makes changes to benefit the children. For example, she altered the way she plans for the children, now changing activities and resources less, after finding the children were not getting a chance to consolidate their new skills. The childminder has good links with local settings and schools, sharing information on mutual children, ensuring consistency of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress well. She uses their next steps in development, and their interests, to plan exciting and meaningful activities. The childminder skilfully develops children's early mathematical skills. For example, she sets up counting bears and weighing scales. She then asks older children to divide the bears into two piles, and reminds them they need 'more' to make the piles equal. The children have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. For example, they have clipboards and paper, various drawing tools and an easel at ground level, enabling the youngest children to access it. The childminder keeps parents up to date so they feel involved in their children's learning and know how their children are progressing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively teaches children to keep themselves safe, and clearly explains the consequences of their actions. For example, when children go to climb on the arm of the sofa, the childminder quickly reminds them that they may fall and hurt themselves if they continue, and helps them down. Regular fire alarm checks and practise fire evacuations ensure the children remain safe. The childminder is a positive role model, and supports the children well to be kind to each other. For example, she plays on the floor with them, supporting them to share toys and take turns when playing games. She follows good hygiene practices. For example, all children wash their hands, and dry them on their individual, labelled towels, before eating and after toileting. The children get several opportunities to be physically active throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are independent, confident learners. For example, they go to the toilet themselves and access their own resources from a well-stocked playroom. With support, they pack away toys before getting more out, keeping their environment tidy. They are confident communicators, playing well together across the different age groups. They are learning the skills required to support them in future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500107 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1053074 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Westbury. She cares for children from 8am to 6pm each weekday, all year round.

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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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