Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 6 June 2019 Previous inspection date 10 June 2016

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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 The childminder knows children well. She accurately assesses their level of development and identifies and plans for what they need to do next to sustain their good progress. n Children are very settled and confident. They enjoy an affectionate relationship with the childminder and play well with one another. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on children learning to share and take turns. She explains to children that sometimes they have to wait to have a turn playing with a particular toy. n Parents work in close partnership with the childminder to ensure a shared approach to meeting the care and learning needs of their children. The childminder shares information with them in a variety of ways and they comment on how happy they are with the service she provides. n The childminder provides a welcoming environment and a varied range of interesting resources that children can choose from. n The childminder takes children on a wide range of stimulating outings to extend their

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This provision is good

learning and understanding of the world around them. n Children usually watch television while they have breakfast but, at the inspection, the childminder did not remember to switch it off promptly. Children were occasionally distracted by it during free play and story time. n There are occasional inconsistencies in the childminder's practice. She sometimes forgets to remind children to wash their hands before eating or to clean the changing mat after every use. In addition, she occasionally fails to explain to children the reasons for rules relating to safety so that they understand these fully.

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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 reduce distractions to enhance children's learning n ensure more consistent practice, with particular regards to implementing good hygiene procedures and providing further support for children to learn the reason for rules relating to safety.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector carried out a shared observation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents. n The inspector sampled documentation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed relevant training and has a secure understanding of the possible signs that a child is at risk of harm and knows what to do if she is concerned. She provides a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and meets with other childminders to discuss childcare topics. This helps her to develop her practice. The childminder has completed a variety of training which has had a positive impact on children's learning. For example, she has reduced the amount of toys available at any time, both indoors and outside, so that the environment is not as cluttered. Children now find it easier to make independent choices and focus on activities for longer. The childminder is well organised and keeps all necessary records to ensure children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching methods to support children's learning. She is enthusiastic and positive which helps to engage children and motivate them to learn. She talks to them about what they are doing and offers praise, such as a 'high five', for their achievements. The childminder carefully explains and demonstrates activities such as a number matching game so that children understand what to do. She uses children's interests to help them learn. For example, when children decide to play with toy vegetables she asks which animals might eat a carrot. She also helps younger children to identify the colours of the cars they are playing with. The childminder rotates the resources available to maintain children's interest and also takes them to toddler groups where they have different experiences which enhance their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children are evidently very fond of the childminder and confidently approach her for cuddles and support. They develop good social skills as they play happily together and form strong bonds. Children are motivated to learn and eagerly explore a wide range of different toys. Children are learning good manners and show kindness to one another. For example, a child gently leads another by the hand. Children have healthy snacks and try a wide variety of different fruit. The childminder helps them to identify different fruit and vegetables on a poster displayed at their level. Children enjoy regular physical play in the garden or parks. They develop a good understanding of similarities and differences as they play with multicultural resources and talk about the different people they see on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. They develop strong social skills, confidence and self assurance. They develop good early mathematical skills. For example, younger children develop an awareness of shapes as they post them into the right slots and older children ably match numerals to pictures of groups of objects. Children develop good communication skills. Older children chat with the childminder and younger children learn simple words. They all enjoy choosing and looking at books and have regular trips to the library to help encourage a love of reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449401 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10075206 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 13 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. She has a childcare qualification 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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