Knott, Victoria

Inspection date 23 April 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 uses professional development opportunities to make improvements to her practice, including by researching new ideas online. For example, she is currently re-vamping her garden, and this has given children more opportunities to develop their small muscles in their hands in readiness for early writing. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares daily information with parents about their children's learning and care routines. She informs parents of their children's achievements and what their children need to learn next. This helps them work together to offer consistency in supporting their children's development. n Children show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They readily approach her for comfort and to join in their play. Children are confident and choose what they want to play with and where they want to play. n The childminder monitors children's progress carefully and identifies their next steps in

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This provision is good

learning. She provides a wide range of activities that help them make good progress from their starting points. n Children have lots of opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. This helps them develop their social skills and awareness of the people in their local and wider community. n At times, the childminder does not explore alternative ways to encourage children to communicate their wants and needs more effectively. n The childminder does not always encourage the children to learn about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating their snack.

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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 encourage young children to communicate their wants and needs n make the most of opportunities to help children learn the importance of good hygiene routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children, indoors and outdoors, and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled some documentation, including suitability checks, qualification and training certificates, children's records and policies. n The inspector observed an activity and discussed how the childminder evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The inspector checked the suitability of the premises 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 wider safeguarding legislation. She is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow if concerned about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made. The premises are safe and secure, and children are well supervised in the home and on outings. The childminder is aware of the kinds of events Ofsted needs to be notified of. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, through monitoring children's development, she identified the need to enhance her programme for expressive arts and design. Children have more opportunities to freely express themselves through their artwork. The childminder works closely with parents to offer children consistency, such as managing age-appropriate behaviour and restricting the use of dummies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a range of activities based on their interests and individual needs. She talks to young children as they play to help them concentrate and promote their speaking skills. For example, she provides a narrative when children roll and cut the dough and builds on their developing vocabulary as she introduces new words, including 'smooth' and 'squishy'. The childminder follows the children's interests and knows when they want to play outdoors. She encourages their fascination with the natural world around them. For example, when children show an interest in a spider's web, she helps them find more in the trees and talks about how the spiders make their webs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy daily physical activity and fresh air. They are keen to play outdoors and enjoy driving the sit-in car, climbing up the steps and sliding down the slide. Children eat healthy snacks and meals, and the childminder ensures they have regular drinks. The childminder uses consistent behaviour management techniques to help young children learn to manage their feelings and be considerate to others. For example, she promotes them to use 'kind hands', helps children to share and take turns, and helps them to learn about the consequences of their actions on others. The childminder praises children for their achievements, such as when they are kind and wait for their turn. This boosts children's self-confidence as they smile and clap in delight. The childminder helps them learn to be gentle with animals, such as the very young kittens. Young children learn about the rules that help them stay safe. For example, they hold hands as they walk to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

the car and know to wait for the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children learn some useful skills that help prepare them for their next stage in learning. They show confidence in their surroundings, are keen to explore the toys and join in with the activities. Children persevere when learning new skills, such as when trying to hold the scissors correctly to cut the dough. Young children develop independence skills, such as feeding themselves and helping themselves to their drinks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556480 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10102787 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Devizes, in Wiltshire. She cares for children on weekdays throughout the year from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder holds a foundation degree at level 5 in childcare and education.

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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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Registers

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