Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 28 January 2019 Previous inspection date 9 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 respond happily to the childminder's caring and reassuring approach. She helps children settle in easily and they gain a positive sense of emotional well-being. n The childminder meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas to develop her practice and support children's learning further. For example, she provides a broader range of opportunities for children to experience different environments, such as interesting manor houses, country parks or an animal centre. n The childminder provides a good variety of activities to motivate children's interests and encourage them to learn through their play. Children make good progress. n Children behave well. The childminder keeps consistent boundaries and routines. She encourages children to be kind, helpful and considerate to others. Older children show concern for their younger friends and give them a cuddle when they are upset. n Although the childminder tracks children's achievements, she does not always monitor

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This provision is good

their progress as well as possible, for example to help her identify children's next steps of development more precisely, and consistently support their progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder has not considered more ways to help children develop further their self-identity and understanding of similarities and differences in their lives and those of others.

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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 systems for monitoring children's achievements to assess and support their ongoing progress more consistently and precisely in all areas of their learning n provide more opportunities for children to develop their self-identity and understanding of how others live.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's interactions in play indoors and outdoors. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as operational policies and procedures and required records, including first-aid and insurance certificates. n The inspector undertook a joint observation of a play activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation and discussed how this helps her to make ongoing improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated and understands her responsibilities to protect children's welfare. She knows what to do should she have any safeguarding concerns. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies ways to improve. For example, since the last inspection, she has developed more ways to encourage children's interest in mark making. In addition, she provides more natural resources, such as pebbles and shells, for children to explore and use in their play. The childminder liaises often with parents, for example to keep them well informed about their children's daily activities, and shares regular updates about their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen to join in with the activities and explore the wide variety of toys and resources with interest. The childminder encourages children's physical coordination skills and their exploration of colour and texture well. For example, young children develop good hand-to-eye control scooping and pouring dried, coloured rice in and out of containers. Children enjoy exploring the feel of mediums, such as sand, pasta and paint. The childminder supports children's understanding of the natural world effectively. For instance, children attend outdoor groups with the childminder and join in activities, such as collecting sticks and logs or building dens. Children have fun at a nearby beach, where they like to dig in the sand and look for pebbles and shells.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and happy with the childminder. She supports children's physical well-being and enjoyment of healthy foods effectively. For instance, she recognises when children are hungry and provides them with a healthy snack of fruit. Children help to plant herbs or seeds to grow food, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and potatoes. The childminder encourages children's developing mobility well. For instance, babies are keen to reach out for colourful toys and become confident to pull themselves up and cruise around the furniture. Toddlers enjoy climbing, and going on a slide or the swings at the park. The childminder actively encourages children's independence skills. For example, they learn to put on and take off their shoes and coats from a young age. Toddlers help to butter their toast for breakfast and babies learn to hold spoons confidently and begin to feed themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills to support their move to nursery and school. They develop a positive interest in making marks in their play. For instance, babies and toddlers show fascination using paintbrushes and water to paint lines and shapes on the paving stones outdoors. They push their fingers and hands through dried rice or flour and see the patterns they make. Older children learn to recognise letters and start to write their names. Children gain good socialisation skills and become confident in different environments. For instance, they enjoy visiting the library, soft-play centres or a nearby cathedral. They have fun at toddler groups and play games, such as peek-a-boo, with the children they meet there.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337988 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10066842 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 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Laverstock, Wiltshire. The childminder is available to care for children on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. She is eligible to receive funding to provide free early years education for children aged 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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