Childminder EY537623

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 The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to plan engaging activities and experiences. She monitors children's achievements effectively to identify and target any gaps and ensure children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder 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 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and how this could be extended at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and value the care their children receive. n Children develop close and affectionate relationships with the childminder and feel secure. She supports children to develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem thorough her effective encouragement and reassurance. This supports children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On some occasions, the childminder does not give children the time they need to think and express their views before answering some questions for them. n The childminder misses some opportunities to support children to discuss their own feelings and recognise how other children may be feeling to support their emotional development.

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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 children with the time that they need to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas n offer children opportunities to discuss and acknowledge their own feelings, and those of other children, to support their emotional development.

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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. n The inspector and childminder jointly considered the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures. She is confident in the action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Her effective implementation of her up-to-date policies and risk assessments helps to ensure the safety of children in her care. The childminder fully evaluates the service she provides. She and her co-childminder reflect on their practice and involve parents in this process to identify areas they can improve further. For instance, the childminder has plans in place to enhance child's outdoor experiences. The well-qualified childminder continues to attend training to enhance her professional skills. For example, she has made good use of new learning to develop children's mathematical skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating experiences that link well to children's interests and support their learning. She helps children to develop good mathematical understanding. For instance, she challenges children effectively to understand number order and to match numerals and quantity together. She supports children to learn about simple mathematical problem solving, for example, through active and fun songs and rhymes. The childminder engages in children's play to develop their pre-writing skills. For instance, she helps children to make a shopping list to support their pretend play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have numerous opportunities to visit many 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 wider world. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. For instance, they visit local parks where they have opportunities to practise their physical skills. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children learn and develop. Children have high levels of confidence and learn to be polite and respectful. For example, they negotiate turn taking with each other to share resources. The childminder helps children to understand about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, they enjoy the nutritious meals and snacks she provides for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning and the eventual move on to school. Children show an interest in words and letters they see in the environment. They recognise initial letters and sounds from their names. Children confidently sound out letters to identify words in print, such as rice. Children are articulate communicators and talk in detail about the colourful paintings they create. They develop good independence in making choices from the experiences on offer and develop positive attitudes to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537623 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10079243 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 lives in Amesbury, Wiltshire and works from her home with a co-childminder. 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 is a qualified early years teacher.

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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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Registers

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