Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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

 Children behave well. The childminder sets clear boundaries and takes every opportunity to praise positive behaviour. Children are happy, confident and have good self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and at the setting.  The childminder interacts well with the children. She is a good role model and supports children's learning and development successfully. This contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder is committed to improving her professional skills and keeps her knowledge and practice up to date. For example, she has attended training to support her understanding of the characteristics of learning and used this knowledge to improve her teaching and have a positive impact on children's learning and development.

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This provision is good

 Children are beginning to develop good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder encourages them to learn to recognise numbers and shapes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to select resources to develop their early understanding of technology.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities that help children to explore their own and other cultures.

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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

 widen the use of technology in activities to enhance children's understanding and development of early technological skills  increase the range of resources and activities which reflects individual differences in society, to further encourage children to value and respect diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the resources available for the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability.  The inspector considered the written views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She is enthusiastic and enjoys watching the children thrive in her care. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of how to protect children from harm and neglect. She knows whom to contact if she has any concerns or issues. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She has a good understanding of how to evaluate her practice and regularly makes improvements to the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately monitors children's progress and uses their starting points to identify and address any gaps in learning. She knows the individual children well and quickly narrows any gaps in learning. This contributes to the good progress children make in their learning and development. The childminder gets down to children's level as they play and offers good help and guidance. For example, she models and demonstrates how to make the waterwheel go around. She fills the watering can and pours the water down the funnel, which the children quickly learn and copy. Children enjoy choosing their resources and leading their own play. The childminder encourages children to make decisions and think independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children positively thrive in the welcoming, homely environment. The childminder is attentive to their needs, which means children are happy and secure. The childminder supports children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children enjoy healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder supports good hygiene practices. For example, the children know to wash their hands before snack. They have daily access to fresh air and develop good physical skills. For example, they push the wheeled toys around the garden and dig in the sandpit. The childminder skilfully encourages children's road safety awareness, such as on outings, where children know to look and listen for cars. She also uses the toy car and roads to demonstrate road safety during play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and enjoy exploring the resources. They develop good self-esteem and are proud of their achievements. Children access a wide range of age-appropriate resources and engage in a selection of interesting learning experiences. Children learn to make marks. For example, they paint dinosaurs using the water and paintbrushes. This helps support their fine motor skills and early writing skills. All children gain the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499284 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1045038 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 16

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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. She lives in Salisbury. She provides care each weekday from 8am to 6pm.

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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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