Childminder in Wiltshire

Childminder report 2 The Gardens, Heddington, CALNE, Wiltshire SN11 0QB

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 5 October 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement 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 requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's hours of attendance, as required. This means she cannot monitor all aspects of children's attendance. n The childminder misses opportunities to support children's developing understanding of capacity and volume, such as when they fill and empty containers in their play. n The childminder is not always successful in gathering information from parents about what children can already do when they first start, to help her to plan activities and experiences from the outset.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has established effective partnerships with other early years providers where children's care and learning is shared. This contributes to meeting children's individual needs effectively. n Children are happy and settled. They have affectionate relationships with the caring childminder. She knows the children, their families and their specific needs well. The childminder knows how to seek help from other relevant professionals, if necessary, to ensure that all children make good progress. n Children have many opportunities to visit local groups, and places of interest in the local community. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the community.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure an accurate daily record of the names of all children being cared for and their hours of attendance is continually maintained. 27/10/2018

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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 support children's understanding of capacity and volume during their spontaneous play n enhance partnerships with parents to gather information about what children can already do when they first start, to identify starting points for their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments, and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection, and took into account the views of parents. n The inspector and childminder jointly considered the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a walk in the local community.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of this area up to date. She has a good understanding of how to recognise when a child is at risk and what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder reviews her risk assessments to ensure the safety of children in her home. Her effective implementation of her up-to-date policies and risk assessments helps to ensure the safety of children in her care. For instance the childminder has an effective understanding of how to ensure children's safety when on walks in the community. She continues to extend and develop her professional skills and expertise. For instance, she has made effective use of independent research to support her in planning new experiences for children. However, the childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to reflect on her own practice. For example, there are weaknesses in the record-keeping of children being cared for in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children as they play and uses her assessments well to plan for children's future learning. She keeps parents regularly informed about their children's learning and development, and what they need to learn next. This supports good continuity in children's experiences. The childminder supports younger children's communication and language well. For instance, she introduces a wealth of new words into their vocabulary as they play and explore. The childminder responds well to younger children's sounds and babbling, and gives them time to respond as she talks to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. For instance, they visit local parks and enjoy regular outdoor play where they have opportunities to practise their physical skills. The childminder is a good role model for children. She offers praise and encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Nevertheless, the childminder is not consistent in recording children's attendance. For example, she does not always record the specific times all children arrive in the setting. This means she is unable to monitor all aspects and patterns of children's attendance effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain skills which prepare them well for their next stage in learning and the eventual move to school. Young children are very motivated. They engage in play for good periods in activities that interest them, such as banging objects together, and laugh with delight as towers are knocked down. Young children learn good early mathematical skills. For example, they say random number words as they climb up and down steps. Young children develop good confidence and initiate play with the childminder, such as simple peek-a-boo and hiding games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393527 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10077910

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the village of Heddington, near Calne, Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round, with the exception of family and bank holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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