Childminder EY468650

Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 18 November 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 gentle and kind in her approach. She responds quickly to children's needs and offers them cuddles when needed. Children are happy and content. n Partnerships with the local school are strong. The childminder works closely with the local school and supports children well with a smooth transition on to school. n Children benefit from regular outings in the local community, such as visits to the library, parks and woodland walks. These outings help children to gain knowledge of their local community and learn about the world around them. n The childminder develops children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she supports children to learn new words, engages them in conversations and gives them plenty of time to think and respond to the skilful questions she asks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The self-evaluation process does not consistently identify areas for future improvements to raise the quality of the whole setting. The childminder does not consistently include children or parents in this procedure. n The childminder does not make full use of available opportunities to promote younger children's understanding of mathematical language.

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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 ensure self-evaluation is focused and includes the views of parents and children to further develop the provision n provide more opportunities for children to develop further their understanding of mathematical language in their play.

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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. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and children's learning records. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. She completes ongoing checks of her home and for places she takes children to. This helps to minimise the risks to children. Overall, the childminder develops good partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides for their children. The childminder closely monitors the progress individual children are making. This ensures she can put extra support in place if needed. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders and accesses online training to help extend her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She regularly observes them and makes accurate assessments of their learning to support their next steps in learning. The childminder fosters children's interest in stories well. For example, she encourages children to join in with repeated phrases and brings stories to life using props. The childminder supports children's physical skills well. For instance, she supports babies to pull themselves up and balance on their own. The childminder supports children well to use their imaginations. For example, children thoroughly enjoy pretending to be builders and the childminder praises children for making sturdy towers. She helps children to learn what different tools are used for and they learn that spirit levels help builders to know when things are straight.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a stimulating and homely environment. Children choose from a variety of fruits for snack and they are provided with healthy and well- balanced meals. The childminder promotes children's independence skills well. She supports them to develop self-help skills, such as encouraging them to feed themselves and starting to recognise their toileting needs. Children learn good hygiene routines from an early age. The childminder is a good role model. She speaks to children in a calm manner and she is attentive to children's needs. Children behave well. The childminder supports children to learn about the importance of sharing and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They acquire a range of skills to support the next stage in their development and to help them prepare for school. Children communicate confidently and show good social skills. Children display good colour recognition skills. Children develop good early writing skills. For instance, they make marks using a range of resources and develop the small muscles in their hands as they use stampers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468650 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10066857 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Marlborough, Wiltshire. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care from Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 7pm, all year round.

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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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