Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 8 February 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is calm and gentle with the children. She knows them well and is very attentive to their needs, such as when they are thirsty or need to sleep. They feel secure and become confident and independent. n The childminder creates a safe and welcoming environment for children. She continually checks for possible risks and removes them to help keep children safe in her home and on outings. n The childminder supports children's development effectively through a wide range of activities and experiences. She plans activities around children's interests, so they enjoy learning through play. She clearly identifies what children need to learn next and provides activities that support this. n The childminder supports children's speech development well, overall. For example, she gives a running commentary about what children are doing as they play, speaking clearly and repeating words and phrases.

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This provision is good

n The childminder keeps a close check on children's development and accurately monitors their progress. She quickly spots children who may be at risk of falling behind. She works closely with parents and outside professionals to ensure they get the support they need to help them catch up, so that all children make good progress from their starting points. n Children gain confidence in new social situations. For example, they regularly visit the library and playgroup. They learn about their own and different festivals, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving and Ramadan. The childminder uses age-appropriate information to help them understand. n The childminder joins children in their play, however, she does not always help children think deeply, to extend their learning further. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children become aware of and express their own feelings, for example, she does not ask children why a toy they have

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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 encourage children to think more deeply during play, to extend their learning n use opportunities to help children recognise their own feelings, such as happy, sad or scared, as they learn to manage their emotions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at all parts of the home, toys and equipment used by the children. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and spoke with them at appropriate times. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's welfare and learning. n The inspector sampled documentation, such as evidence of training and qualifications and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views from speaking to them during the inspection and from written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses training to ensure that she and her assistant have the most recent information to protect children from harm. The childminder seeks parent's and children's views to help her evaluate her practice. She learns from her experiences and values professional advice to help her make improvements that benefit children. For example, she attended training that has enabled her to support children's speech more effectively. She now gathers detailed information from parents, so she has an accurate picture of children's starting points from which to measure their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes children feel welcome in her home, for example by displaying their art. Children enjoy looking at photographs of past activities, such as decorating the Christmas tree, which they talk about with delight. The childminder organises her toys well. They are accessible and clearly labelled with pictures and words. This helps children become independent as they can easily find what they need. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's progress. She lends books and encourages them to read to their children at home, which supports their language and literacy skills well. The childminder uses daily opportunities to extend children's learning, for example as they match plates and count grapes. She weaves mathematics through their play, for example, using language such as 'too big' and 'smaller' as young children try to fit figures into a model car.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to manage their own safety and to use tools and equipment with care. For example, they carefully use a knife to slice an apple and show great satisfaction in their achievement. The childminder warmly praises them, which builds their confidence and self-esteem. They snuggle into her for reassurance when they are tired or unsure. This close emotional attachment forms a secure base to build their learning. The childminder is a good role model, treating children with politeness and respect. For example, she asks if they are ready for a nappy change, rather than scooping them up and disrupting their play. They learn about healthy living. For example, they help to grow fruit and vegetables and enjoy cooking and eating them. They play outside each day, often in the garden or frequently visiting the park, where they have space to run and use more challenging equipment. They learn to respect

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

others. The childminder encourages them to share, take turns and listen to other's views. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the skills they need for future learning, such as starting nursery or school. Young children enjoy building and knocking down towers. Older children concentrate for long periods. They persevere with difficult tasks, such as placing numerals in order. They are confident and enjoy doing things for themselves, such as using the toilet, washing hands and chopping fruit. They enjoy songs and stories and make marks in different ways in readiness for starting to read and write.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542948 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10090329 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Melksham, Wiltshire. She works on weekdays from 7am until 6pm throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 2 and a qualification in health and social care for children and young people at level 3.

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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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