Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 20 May 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses highly effective teaching methods to enhance children's learning. As a result, children make rapid progress in their learning and development. They are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning and the move to school.  The childminder is inspirational in the way she works with parents. She really values parents' input and has highly effective ways of involving them in their children's learning.  The childminder plans an extensive range of activities in her welcoming home environment. She includes activities and experiences that raise children's awareness of diversity and their local community. She incorporates children's individual interests to enhance their learning.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She involves parents and children in helping her to accurately identify improvements. She accesses regular training and has gained a recognised childcare qualification. She successfully uses her knowledge to

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This provision is outstanding

provide children with high quality care and education.  The childminder safeguards children exceptionally well. She places significant emphasis on keeping children safe and healthy, providing them with daily access to the outdoors.

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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

 maximise opportunities to enhance children's understanding and exploration through the use of technology resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account written feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, such as children's records and medication records.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The enthusiastic childminder provides excellent activities which are stimulating and support children's interests. She uses highly effective questioning techniques which promote children's natural curiosity to explore why processes happen. For example, how and why leaving pasta in the water turns it white. She naturally reinforces mathematics by promoting numeracy, shape and measurement through activities. However, children do not have the opportunity to explore a wide range of resources to enhance their exploration and understanding of technology. The childminder recognises this as an area for improvement. The childminder increases children's understanding of the world by exploring festivals and outings to the local children's centre. She encourages children's understanding by giving them time to think and respond before intervening. The childminder provides parents with regular information and their feedback is highly

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who attend. This is outstanding

complimentary regarding the childminder.

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outstanding

Children build exceptional relationships with the childminder. She has highly effective ways of promoting children's independence through daily routines. For example, children prepare their own snacks and help themselves to drinks. The childminder is an excellent role model. She constantly praises the children's efforts and this helps to effectively build children's confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children behave extremely well. Children choose from an excellent range of well-labelled and easily accessible resources inside and outside. Children benefit from a free-flow environment that allows them to access the outdoors in all weathers promoting their understanding of being healthy. The childminder also supports their good health by providing meticulous health care routines and well-balanced nutritious meals. She promotes healthy food choices and regularly informs parents of the meals she provides.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities and implements requirements to an extremely high standard. She has an extremely good knowledge of how activities promote children's overall development. The childminder builds strong relationships with other settings that children attend. This enables her to plan activities to complement children's learning and development. The childminder has a clear vision of the changes she would like to implement in order to continue to improve her provision. For example, she would like to develop her own sensory room. The childminder tracks children exceptionally well and this means that children make excellent progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337896 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 828316 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bulford, Wiltshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round, except for family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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