Childminder EY421930

Inspection date 10 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is kind and caring. She promotes children's emotional well-being effectively and forms strong bonds with them. n The childminder work closely with parents. She keeps parents regularly updated with their children's progress. Parents speak positively about the quality of care and learning that the childminder provides, and the progress their children have made. n The childminder knows children well. She observes them regularly and plans interesting activities that effectively support their next steps in learning. n Children behave well. They are learning to share and negotiate with others when taking turns. The childminder gently supports them to work out strategies to any problems. n The childminder evaluates her provision regularly and continually seeks ways to improve the service she offers. She seeks feedback from parents to support her to make further improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's growing understanding of healthy eating. n The childminder's questioning does not always successfully encourage children to think and solve problems independently.

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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

n make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of how healthy eating contributes to their ongoing good health n enhance questioning skills to extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow to act swiftly on concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses robust risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and when on outings in the community. She effectively monitors and assesses children's progress to help her meet their individual learning needs. The childminder is able to identify any gaps in their development quickly. She understands the need to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. For example, she shares information, ideas and good practice with other childminders at monthly meetings, to develop her teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in following and supporting children's own choices. She promotes children's expressive skills well. For instance, children thoroughly enjoy using their imaginations and play alongside others as they begin to develop and act out different narratives in their play. Children invite the childminder into their role play and she joins in with enthusiasm. Children have opportunities to learn about the world around them. They gain an understanding of caring for animals. For example, they help to feed and care for the childminder's chickens. They smile with delight as they feed the chickens their breakfast.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy exploring the stimulating and well-resourced environment. Children freely choose from easily accessible resources indoors and outdoors. Children benefit from regular opportunities to be physically active and learn the importance of washing their hands before meals. Children are given opportunities to develop their independence. For example, they confidently put on their shoes and help to sweep up sand using a dust pan and brush. The childminder makes effective use of outdoor learning. For instance, she takes children on local outings to places, such as parks and woodlands.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are confident and demonstrate high levels of self- esteem. Children maintain concentration for long periods and persevere at tasks. Children demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills. For instance, they confidently fill and empty containers when playing with sand. Children are developing the necessary skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421930 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10066851 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The childminder offers care on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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