Childminder EY490948

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date 29 January 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has made many improvements since her last inspection to raise the quality of her provision to good. She has used advice and guidance from others and professional development opportunities to enhance her skills and knowledge. Recent training in helping children to understand their emotions has provided her with strategies to encourage positive behaviour. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder has improved the way she monitors children's progress. She takes into account their different needs and interests well, and plans challenging experiences for them. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder has developed her relationships with parents. She spends time with them and children when they start with her, to get to know them well. She regularly exchanges information with parents about their children. Children benefit from consistent approaches at home and with the childminder.

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides stimulating activities for the children and makes good use of the local community. Children benefit from visits to parks, the forest and playgroups. They develop well socially and are prepared for moving on in their learning effectively. n On occasion, the childminder directs children's play rather than letting them adapt activities so they can learn in ways that they prefer. n The childminder does not consistently allow children sufficient time to develop ideas and solve problems when she asks them questions.

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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 allow children opportunities to adapt activities in ways that they prefer to learn when engaging in focused play experiences n support children to develop their ideas and solve problems by giving them more time to think and develop their responses.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of activities and teaching indoors. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of the activities with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials and questionnaires. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including policies and procedures, action plans, planning and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects well on her provision and has ideas for further improvements. For example, she has used online research to provide ideas for different activities to help her meet children's changing interests. She provides varied outings, such as taking children to a group in the forest where they enjoy water play, growing plants and feeding the animals. The childminder is developing the way she seeks information from other settings children attend, with parents' permission, so she can use this information to support her planning for children's learning. The childminder has updated her knowledge to keep children safe, including handling personal data, and has shared this with parents. She knows what to do in the event of concerns about the welfare of a child. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. She provides different activities and plenty of toys to stimulate their curiosity. For example, she shows them cards with snow people on and helps children make their own. Children eagerly stick white circles onto paper and add googly eyes. They comment on the shapes and colours they are using and decide who will get their finished cards. The childminder shares stories with the children. She encourages them to sit so they can see the pictures and words as she reads a book. Children eagerly talk about what they see and suggest what might happen next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children cope with their emotions well. For example, children choose egg-shaped toys with different facial expression from a 'feely' bag. They explain what the expression is and talk about what makes them feel happy, sad or cross. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns well. For instance, she offers alternative toys when they want the same one and reminds them to use their words to ask for things. The childminder supports children to make healthy food choices. They talk about what they like to eat and children choose the tomatoes and orange to eat at snack time, telling the childminder they are good for you. The children learn about the seasons. For example, they recall a walk with the childminder and talk about how the leaves have fallen from the trees and how they could make white 'smoke' come out of their mouths in the cold weather.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children eagerly welcome others into their play and are keen to share ideas with them. For example, they point out the decorations on the tree and talk about the cards sent from friends and family. Children have fun building a tower with the blocks. The childminder encourages further learning by helping them to measure it using a tape and getting the children to note the numbers, so they know how tall it is. Children are kind and considerate and use their imaginations well. For example, they show each other how to press the button on the hobby horse's ear to make the sound of hooves and decide to 'ride' to the shops. They pretend to get hot chocolate drinks and share these with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490948 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10080340 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. The childminder offers care for children from 8am to 6pm Monday to Wednesday, during term time only.

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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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