Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 7 September 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

 Children are motivated by an inspirational range of activities. This provides them with an excellent educational programme through which they become extremely confident and curious learners. Children make exceptional progress in relation to their starting points.  Children's confidence and physical well-being is promoted exceptionally well. They form extremely secure emotional attachments with the childminder.  Children are provided with activities that are targeted to their individual learning needs. This is because the childminder has an excellent understanding of how to effectively monitor children's development so that they make rapid progress in their learning.  The childminder has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Consequently, all of the necessary information is obtained from parents to ensure their child's safety.  The childminder works exceptionally well with other early years providers involved in

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This provision is outstanding

children's care and learning. She regularly shares information about children's progress and the activities that are available to them. As a result, children receive a consistent and continuous approach to their learning.  Excellent partnerships between parents result in children's care and learning needs being exceptionally well met. Parents are kept updated about their child's development and are actively involved in all aspects of their child's learning.

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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

 enhance further the learning opportunities in the exciting outdoor environment by extending the use of labels and numbers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed the children's activities.  The inspector looked at, and discussed with the childminder, the wide range of opportunities that she provides for children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications, Disclosure and Barring Service checks, policies, children's records and the childminder's self- evaluation form.  The inspector took into account the views of children spoken to on the day and the written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of how children learn. She has a thorough awareness of children's interests and plans activities that help them develop the key skills to support their future learning exceptionally well. The childminder listens intently to what children say and carefully considers their responses to make sure they feel valued and respected. Children enjoy spending time exploring during creative activities. For example, they glue coloured materials together to make fluffy animals. Children find this engaging and continue to make more animals while they sing happily and chat about what they are doing. Children are very knowledgeable, confidently remembering facts about real animals and making comparisons. The childminder models good language, with excellent commentary during activities, and encourages discussion. For example, children pretend to make a cup of tea and talk about their baking while tasting the results. This helps

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who attend. This is outstanding

children to develop sophisticated communication skills.

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outstanding

Daily routines and everyday tasks are maximised by the childminder to teach children about keeping safe and healthy. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder, who is very attentive to their individual needs. The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being exceptionally well and they demonstrate excellent levels of confidence and independence. The childminder is an excellent role model. She supports children as individuals as she helps them learn about boundaries and expectations. The childminder and parents engage in informative, ongoing discussions and this greatly supports the well-being of children. This also ensures children settle securely in to the care of the childminder. Overall, resources outside entice children to explore and investigate while enjoying the fresh air and exercising. However, the childminder does not make the best possible use of labels and print to complement existing outdoor resources to further

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outstanding

promote literacy for those who learn best outside.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly committed to delivering outstanding practice to children and their families. She provides an excellent service because of her regular training, and sharing of good practice and knowledge with other childcare settings. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of her child protection responsibilities and the action to take should concerns arise. She effectively monitors the excellent activities she provides so that children continually make rapid progress in their learning. For example, she enables the children to develop self-expression in art and craft activities. All children receive the support they need in an individualised way. Parents' written comments are very complementary, describing her service as 'fantastic'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313362 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 834381 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Erlestoke, Devizes, Wiltshire. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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