Spooner, Mary Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2015 3 August 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good because the childminder provides children with a broad range of stimulating experiences that challenge their learning. These prepare children well for their future learning.  The childminder shares children's learning experiences with parents so they know what their children enjoy each day and the routines they follow. Parents report that they are happy with the care and support their children receive.  The childminder has a positive approach to developing her practice. The childminder and her assistants regularly update their knowledge and skills through training and sharing ideas for good practice. These actions help the adults improve experiences for children.  The childminder safeguards children well. She has a clear understanding of her role in keeping children safe and provides related training and supervision to her assistants who work with her on an occasional basis.  The childminder is proactive in liaising with other professionals to promote continuity

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have the very highest expectations of what children can manage for themselves, particularly in regard to mealtimes when she does things for them that they could learn to do for themselves.  Strategies to involve all parents in supporting their children's ongoing learning at home are not fully effective.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their independence as well as possible, particularly at mealtimes, for example, by encouraging them to make more choices for themselves, to serve their own food and feed themselves when able  explore different ways to engage all parents in supporting their children's ongoing learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children in the home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate points during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents to support children's welfare and development.  The inspector viewed the parts of the home used by children.  The inspector read feedback supplied by parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder gets to know children well and has a good understanding of how they learn and develop. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She provides a wide range of activities that link to children's interests and help children make good progress in their learning. For example, she provides a range of resources with different textures and shapes for very young children who are developing their physical skills. The childminder thinks about what children are doing and extends their play, so they gain new skills. For example, she creates an obstacle course for older children to negotiate when they play with scooters. The childminder successfully promotes children's developing speech by repeating and reinforcing words and introducing more vocabulary. She listens carefully and waits for them to think and respond. This shows that she values their contributions and builds their trust in her.

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good

Children feel comfortable with the childminder so are confident to explore their environment. The childminder has a good selection of suitable toys for children's use. Children behave well and they learn to understand the needs of others. The childminder meets children's physical needs well and she helps children lead a healthy lifestyle. Children have plenty of opportunities for active play outdoors. They benefit from regular visits to local parks where they develop physical skills on the large equipment. They develop confidence in getting on with others. The childminder helps children to manage their personal needs, such as by teaching them to wash their hands.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements which she implements well. She shares this knowledge with her assistants so that they are familiar with these when they assist her. The childminder takes regular steps to review and improve her provision. Since the previous inspection, she has improved safety in the home. She now uses assessments of children's progress to plan what children need to learn next. The childminder has extended her knowledge of how to support children's communication skills and extended related resources. These improvements have helped her maintain the good quality of her service. The childminder shares necessary information with parents. She offers ideas and resources to parents to help them to continue their children's learning at home. However, these strategies are not fully effective in engaging all parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383203 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 829835 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives on the north side of Calne, Wiltshire. The whole of the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder works on an occasional basis with an assistant.

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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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