Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 24 June 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 observes children during their play and monitors their progress accurately. This enables her to check children are reaching expected levels of development and identify any gaps in learning. n Young children show they have formed good attachments with the childminder. She knows the children well and quickly recognises and responds to their wants and needs. For example, she knows when children are tired and offers them comfort to help them sleep. n The childminder identifies what the children need to learn next and supports them well as they play with toys and resources that she knows they enjoy. Young children make good progress from their starting points. n Children's communication and language development is well supported. For example, the childminder provides a narrative for what they are doing, and this helps to promote their understanding of language. n The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to make

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This provision is good

improvements to her practice and outcomes for children. For example, following training, she has given children more responsibilities and encouraged them to do more things for themselves. This has improved children's independence. n Parents do not consistently receive information about their children's next steps or ideas about how to support their children's development at home. This does not fully promote a shared approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder does not always organise planned, adult-led activities effectively to fully engage young children's interests and concentration.

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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 develop further information sharing with parents to inform them of their children's next steps in learning and how they can support these at home n review the organisation of planned, adult-led activities so they engage children's interests and develop their concentration skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and assessed the impact on their learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed an activity and discussed how the childminder evaluated this. n The inspector sampled some documentation, including children's records, suitability checks, training certificates and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made. She knows to keep clear records and liaise with the relevant agencies regarding children's well-being. The premises are safe and secure, and children can play and explore in safety. Partnerships with parents are good overall. Parents are happy with the communication they receive about their children's care and education. They report that their children are making good progress and are happy to be in the childminder's care. The childminder uses self- evaluation effectively to identify priorities for improvements. For example, she is currently exploring different ways to encourage parents to contribute more information about their children's achievements at home, to feed into her planning for their future

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports young children well in their self-chosen play. She gets down to their level and interacts well with them. She promotes young children's ever-increasing vocabulary by introducing new words. She reinforces words children know and say, such as 'circle' and repeats them correctly. The childminder allows the children time to try things for themselves before offering them support. She praises them when they achieve something difficult, and this means children persevere and try again. The childminder introduces some simple mathematics into young children's play, such as by naming shapes on a puzzle and counting how many shapes they have.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy regular fresh air and exercise. They often visit the local park to play on the equipment. Young babies develop good physical skills. They crawl around freely and pull themselves up to standing. Toddlers show good awareness of space as they move around with confidence. Children have nutritious snacks and meals. They develop good self-care skills. For example, toddlers feed themselves yoghurt with a spoon. Older children know to take their coats and shoes off and hang up their bags when they arrive at the childminder's home. The childminder manages young children's behaviour well. She helps them to share toys and to learn to manage their feelings if they cannot have what they want. Older children are encouraged to listen to each other's views and opinions. They learn to respect their own traditions and those of other cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children acquire the skills that will aid them as they move to their next stage in learning. They show interest in the toys and resources and explore them with confidence. Young children are confident to communicate their needs through verbal and non-verbal communication. They enjoy practising their early writing skills, such as when they use chalks to draw lines on an easel. Young children enjoy looking at simple board books. They point to the pictures and turn the pages, as part of their developing interest in books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546207 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10099913 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 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Larkhill, in Salisbury, Wiltshire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for when she takes family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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