Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 8 January 2019 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder shows a real passion for her role. She places a high emphasis on ensuring that children are secure and settled. She offers settling-in sessions that are tailored to both the children's and parents' individual needs. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides parents with detailed feedback about their child's progress. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with the quality of care their children receive. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She adapts her teaching to support individual children's language development. For example, she encourages children to join in conversations and introduces new words to help extend their vocabulary. n The childminder supports children to learn about the world extremely well through outings and visits. For example, children explore nature at an outdoor learning group and interact with residents at a local care home twice a month.

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This provision is good

n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is an excellent role model and is calm and consistent when supporting children to learn the rules and boundaries. Children show kindness towards each other and play harmoniously together. n The childminder does not focus her self-evaluation precisely enough to set priorities to improve her provision further and does not routinely include the views of the children. n Occasionally, the childminder does not capture learning opportunities to present even more challenge for older children.

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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 strengthen self-evaluation procedures to identify strengths and clear priorities for improvement and include the views of children n focus teaching more on further challenging and extending older children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in protecting children. She is aware of the possible signs that could indicate a child may be at risk of harm and knows the correct action to take. The childminder provides supervision, support and regular feedback to help her assistant understand her role and responsibilities. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and garden, and for outings. This helps to minimise risks to children and promotes their safety. The childminder has developed close working relationships with other providers that children attend. For instance, she regularly meets with key staff and shares information on children's next steps in learning. The childminder is committed to updating her skills and knowledge. For example, she has improved how she supports children's communication by implementing more visual aids.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments to plan activities to support children with their next steps in learning. The childminder accurately tracks children's progress and uses her findings to identify any gaps in learning quickly. Children take part in a good range of activities and have independent access to resources. Children are creative and use their imaginations well. For example, they pretend to be builders and carefully use a toy spanner to tighten a bolt. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For instance, she supports children to count and compare sizes and she models good mathematical language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form exceptional bonds with the childminder. They thrive in the nurturing environment and display high levels of emotional security. The childminder places a high focus on teaching children and parents the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, and she works closely with parents to support children's health and well-being. For example, she gives parents ideas and suggestions to support children's healthy eating, and children brush their teeth and learn about the importance of oral hygiene. The childminder gives children high levels of praise and encouragement, which leads to high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are keen to learn, approach challenges with a positive attitude and display high levels of persistence. Older children have opportunities to develop their early literacy skills and are beginning to recognise their names. Babies are given lots of support and encouragement to develop their physical skills. Children acquire the key skills they need to be ready for school or their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542436 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10089828 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 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Corsham, Wiltshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She works with an assistant on a part-time basis.

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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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