Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 22 July 2019 Previous inspection date 3 February 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 has created a warm, nurturing and homely environment. She is kind and gentle in her approach and attentive to children's needs. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their child's learning and gives them ideas to continue learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care and learning she provides. n The childminder regularly takes children on outings, for example to local parks and to the theatre. This helps children to develop an understanding of their local community and the wider world. n The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For instance, she repeats words and sentences back to children for them to hear the correct language and pronunciation. n The childminder is a very positive role model for children. She supports children well to understand about sharing, and to have respect for other people. Children's behaviour is

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This provision is good

good. n Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder closely monitors children's progress. This allows her to quickly identify any gaps in development, outline next steps in their learning and put additional support in place to ensure children make good progress. n The childminder reflects on her practice to help improve children's outcomes. However, she does not include children's or parents' views in supporting her to identify future improvements for her setting. n The childminder does not consistently support children to sustain their focus and build their concentration skills during some activities.

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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 self-evaluation even further and include the views of children and parents to help in identifying where aspects of the setting can be improved n help children to engage and concentrate more effectively on activities to further support their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including policies, risk assessments and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke with parents and viewed written feedback provided, and took this into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs that children might be at risk from harm and the procedure that she would follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She uses thorough risk assessments to help keep children safe in her home and when on outings. The childminder is dedicated to updating her skills and knowledge. For instance, she has recently attended training focused on children's behaviour and is now supporting children to learn about empathy. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with other settings children attend. She shares information on children's progress and meets with key persons to discuss children's learning and development. This is supporting children to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this alongside her accurate observations and assessments to plan support for children to move forward in their development. The childminder supports children's mathematical development and imaginative play well. For instance, as children make lemon tea, older children cut lemons and the childminder introduces whole and half sizes. She helps younger children to count and role models good mathematical language as they fill and empty containers. The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. For example, children increase their dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination as they thread cut-up plastic straws on to string to make bracelets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have secure bonds with the childminder. They show that they feel happy, safe and secure in her care. Children have good opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and to be active, for example enjoying ample time in the childminder's garden. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to be independent. For instance, children cut their own fruit at snack time and help to tidy away toys. The childminder provides children with healthy, nutritious meals and is currently completing a course on health and nutrition to further her knowledge and support children to learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and enthusiastic in their play. They are developing good early literacy skills and enjoy a range of mark-making activities, including water painting outdoors. Children develop good social skills as they role play together. They gain the skills they require for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477600 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10075964 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Staverton, Wiltshire. She operates Monday to Wednesday from 7.30am to 6pm, and before and after school only on a Thursday and Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She 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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