Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 8 December 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 Children form secure relationships with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder knows the children well and meets their individual needs and routines effectively. n The childminder observes the children during their play and checks their progress carefully. She identifies their next steps in learning and plans activities based on their interests and needs. Children progress well and reach expected levels of development. n The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on what she does well and how she can improve. For example, she has made improvements to the activities she provides for the children, including 'little nature explorer' sessions. Children benefit from being in the fresh air, exploring the natural world and having lots of physical activity. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder gives parents regular feedback on their children's progress and daily routines. She introduces interesting activities for

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This provision is good

parents to complete at home with their children to fully involve them in their learning and development. n The childminder promotes equality and diversity well. She encourages families to share their traditions with all the children, such as favourite foods and traditional stories. Children learn to respect difference, for example through dressing up, wearing glasses and visiting a local care home. n The childminder has not explored all ways to share information with key persons at other settings children attend. This does not fully promote a consistent approach to children's all-round 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 explore more ways to engage and share information with key persons at other settings children attend, to offer continuity in children's care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, risk assessments, policies and training certificates. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if concerned about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with current wider safeguarding issues, such as child exploitation and the dangers of social media. The childminder has updated her risk assessments for outings to further promote children's welfare and safety. She is very keen to keep abreast of new ideas and ways of working. The childminder shares good practice ideas with other childminders and attends training courses. For example, following early literacy training, she has introduced more activities to strengthen children's hand muscles in readiness for writing. Parents are very pleased with the care and education their children receive. They are fully involved in their children's learning. For example, when children collected apples with the childminder, they took home some ingredients and a recipe card and made

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities to support children's learning. She uses the children's interests and needs to help them enjoy the activities. For example, young children enjoy playing with the musical instruments. The childminder models how to use them, such as banging or shaking. She encourages children to express themselves as they move to the music and she sings to support their developing language. Children enjoy looking at their favourite books. The childminder provides some props to encourage the younger children's concentration as they look at the books together. She reinforces the correct words when they look at the pictures. This promotes children's developing vocabulary well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy regular trips in the local community and have many opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. They have many opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For instance, they had a visit from a guide dog and trainer and learned about how they help people who have visual impairments. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating, such as when they discovered how food gets from the farms to the shops. They are taught from a young age the expectations for good behaviour. The childminder explains to children why certain behaviour is unacceptable and models good manners to them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are confident and keen to explore the activities. They demonstrate that they are keen to learn new skills. Older children develop important early literacy skills, such as recognising their names. They learn the key skills that will support them in their next stage in learning, and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289522 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10092612 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Corsham, Wiltshire. She operates each weekday from 7.30am until 5pm. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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