Ridley, Pamela Mary Jane

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She gathers detailed information on children's starting points and uses these to plan their next steps. Parents describe the childminder as a 'breath of fresh air'. The childminder shares children's ongoing progress with parents. For example, parents have verbal and written feedback on their child's progress and have the opportunity to comment and contribute to their children's learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a relaxed, homely environment where children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively and has developed good attachments with all children and their families. For example, she creates mini parties to celebrate each child's birthday. Children form good friendships with other children, developing their social skills well.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a variety of outside experiences to help children understand about the world around them. Children show delight as they collect conkers while walking the older children to school. The childminder explains to children that they need to collect the conkers to make their caterpillars, helping them to make connections.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She has high expectations for all children in her care. The children listen and respond well to the boundaries she has set. The childminder uses positive strategies to manage behaviour. For example, she explains to children why it is important to look after the toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's learning and play regularly to inform accurate assessments of their progress. She uses this information well to plan for the next stages in their learning. For example, the childminder supports children's colour recognition, finding different-coloured objects within her home to extend their matching and recognition of colour further. The childminder encourages older children to recognise some shapes in the environment. For example, she describes different shapes to the children, which enables them to make a link between a circle and their football. Parents comment on the progress their children have made since starting with the childminder, particularly in their language and literacy development. For example, the childminder encourages children to recall different parts of the story while completing the 'Dear Zoo' puzzle. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating learning environment.

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need to do better?

Children can explore and choose toys and resources with confidence. The

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need to do better?

24 September 2019 childminder carefully plans the environment to ensure children can access all the resources at their level. Children are encouraged to develop their independence throughout their daily routines. For example, children understand that they need to take their shoes off when playing inside. The childminder promotes children's understanding of good hygiene procedures. For example, children understand the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes. n The childminder develops children's creativity and hand-to-eye coordination during activities. For example, she supports children to practise their cutting skills to create their musical shaker. Children show curiosity in exploring different materials as they design and create. For example, the childminder supports children to carefully peel off the backs of their stickers to decorate their instrument. Overall, children show high levels of engagement as they create

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need to do better?

their own musical shaker. However, sometimes the childminder does not fully engage younger children in activities and they lack concentration and focus. n The childminder supports children to engage in early writing opportunities to develop their fine-motor skills. For example, she uses imaginative play to encourage children to access a range of materials to begin to make marks. The childminder allows children sufficient time to finish their learning. n The childminder values feedback from parents and uses this to further improve her practice. She implements robust policies and procedures to ensure children can learn and play in a safe environment. n While the childminder accesses the mandatory safeguarding training, she acknowledges that she has not yet sharply focused her professional development to enhance her teaching practice to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed appropriate training to secure her understanding of how to protect children, including wider safeguarding procedures such as protecting children who may be exposed to extremist views. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and demonstrates a good level of knowledge of signs and symptoms that would cause concern. The childminder uses effective risk assessments to ensure risks are removed or minimised within her home.

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should:

n develop further opportunities for professional development and reflective practice to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n tailor activities to ensure the needs and developmental stages of all children, especially the younger children, are met, ensuring that all children remain

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should:

24 September 2019 engaged and focused to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311392 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10066839 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Devizes, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how the environment is organised to support children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed children's development records, discussed their next steps with the childminder and tracked their progress. n The inspector spoke to parents, observed written documentation and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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