Childminder EY537616

Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Partnerships with parents are strong in meeting children's needs. The childminder keeps parents regularly informed about their children's learning and development. For instance, she gives them consistent information on how they can support children's learning at home. This supports good continuity in children's experiences. n The childminder tracks children's progress successfully. This helps her identify any weaker areas in their learning. The childminder knows how to find appropriate support from other professionals, if necessary, to help all children make good progress. n Children behave well. They accept the needs of others, play cooperatively together and take turns in their games. The childminder offers praise and encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. n The well-qualified childminder continues to attend training to enhance her professional skills. For example, she has made good use of new learning to help her to support

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The provision is good

children's emotional development through creativity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On some occasions the childminder misses opportunities to support children to understand what is expected of them during changes in the routine and activities, to allow them to end their play. n The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to understand about how the daily routines they follow help to keep themselves healthy.

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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 provide clear messages to help children understand when there is to be a change in activities, so they can finish what they are doing and end their play for themselves n offer more support for children to understand how self-care routines help to maintain good health.

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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 interactions with them. n The inspector looked at various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments, and relevant policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements and her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She completes regular training to ensure she is confident in following procedures and knows who to contact should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder fully evaluates the service she provides. She and her co-provider reflect on their practice and involve parents in this process to identify areas they can improve further. For instance, the childminder has identified she would like to increase the range of natural resources offered to support children's sensory experiences. The childminder establishes effective relationships with other settings children attend. This helps to ensure children receive a good level of continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She completes regular observations and assessments, which she uses effectively to plan for their future learning. The childminder plans stimulating experiences that promote children's curiosity and links to their next steps in learning. For example, she offers children opportunities to develop their understanding of using money to purchase a wide range of fruit and vegetables from their pretend farm shop. The childminder develops children's literacy skills effectively. Children enjoy listening to stories and confidently describe story lines and characters from their favourite books.

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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 helps children to become independent. For example, children learn to use knives safely to cut up their fruit at snack time. The childminder takes children on a wide range of outings in the community and beyond. For example, they visit the fire station, farms and the library to help them to understand about the local area and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They learn how to count, recite numbers and recognise numerals to support their mathematical development. Children maintain concentration for good lengths of time on activities that interest them. They show an early interest in literacy. For example, children link alphabet farm rhyming stories, which are read to them with familiar alphabet songs. They recognise initial letters and sounds from their names and those of their friends. Children gain the skills they need for the next stages of their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537616 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10079242 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She works from her co-provider's home in Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 4.

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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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