Childminder EY479714

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 29 February 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not taken steps to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. As a result, she does not have a good understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. n The childminder does not follow rigorous hygiene procedures or assess hygiene risks posed by pets in the household, to assure children's good health. n Self-evaluation is not fully effective. The childminder does not sufficiently reflect on her provision and practice to swiftly target and make ongoing improvements. n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to introduce counting, numbers and mathematical language during activities.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder provides comfort and support to children and provides them with lots of encouragement during their play. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps them regularly updated with their children's progress and gives them ways to further support their child's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date undertake appropriate professional development opportunities in specific regard to the 'Prevent' duty to ensure a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms to be aware of 19/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise risks to children and promote their good health, particularly in relation to good hygiene practices and health risks posed by household pets. 19/07/2019

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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 use self-evaluation more effectively to target weaknesses in practice and swiftly act on areas for improvement n extend children's developing understanding of numbers and other mathematical concepts, to support their mathematical development further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's learning records, risk assessments, and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's knowledge of how to identify and protect children at risk from extreme views and radicalisation is not strong. However, she has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, and knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and co-childminder ensure that children are closely supervised at all times and they do not leave children unattended. However, the childminder does not use thorough risk assessments to ensure she maintains a safe and hygienic environment. For example, the co-childminder's dog can jump over the stairgate into the kitchen and puts its paws on top of kitchen work surfaces where children's food is prepared.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, who plans a range of activities to encourage children to become engrossed in their play. The childminder monitors the progress children are making and identifies any gaps in learning quickly. This allows her to offer support to children with their learning and development. The childminder supports younger children's communication and language development well. For instance, she uses clear speech and repeats words back for children to hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder develops older children's literacy development effectively. For example, she sounds out words for older children to hear and helps them to identify initial letter sounds. The childminder has developed close partnerships with other settings children attend. They regularly communicate about children's progress and next steps in learning. This supports good continuity in care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management result in children's good health not being maintained as well as it could. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For instance, older children confidently change direction on bicycles and scooters in the garden. Younger children develop the muscles in their hands as they use tweezers to put wooden bumblebees into a wooden hive. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle in relation to diet and exercise. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise and enjoy nutritious wholesome snacks and meals. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder supports children calmly to understand about taking turns with resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They show good levels of concentration and are keen to learn. Children are developing good social skills. They listen well and follow simple instructions. Children are prepared well for the next stages in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Older children are independent and take care of their own self-care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479714 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10076172 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 29 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Devizes, Wiltshire. The childminder works with her daughter, who is registered as a co-childminder at these premises. The childminder works from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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