Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 21 December 2011

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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 works exceptionally well with her assistant to provide outstanding and carefully coordinated teaching and care for all children.  The childminder has a very nurturing, reassuring approach. Children respond to her extremely well, forming strong bonds that help them feel welcome and valued. This is highly effective in promoting children's personal, social and emotional well-being.  Children are highly motivated and keen to initiate their own games and join in with the excellent range of adult-led activities. Consequently, they become active learners.  The childminder has high expectations of children. She successfully uses extremely positive and consistent strategies to support children to learn to behave well. This boosts their self-esteem and confidence, and effectively prepares them for school.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's individual stages of

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This provision is outstanding

development. She skilfully observes their play and plans purposeful activities that build on children's existing abilities. This significantly promotes children's good progress.  The childminder provides a very stimulating and comfortable play environment. She organises play areas very well to encourage children's independent choice of activities.  The childminder continually evaluates her practice and identifies effective ways of improving the provision offered. This significantly enhances outcomes for children.

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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

 build further on children's love of books to show them how they can be used to extend their interests and gain specific information and facts as well as stories.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's interactions in play indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled documentation, such as operational policies and procedures, records of children's attendance and suitability records.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about children's development.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took into account written views provided by parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides activities that children thoroughly enjoy and that very effectively support all areas of their learning. Children become totally absorbed in activities such as emptying and filling containers with bubbly water and sorting out toy cars. Older children develop their imagination as they pretend to be shopkeepers selling toy food. They use great expression, talking about the 'glittery sunshine' and showed excitement at seeing their shadow. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning. For example, encouraging them to move around the garden with interest to see how their shadows change in size and shape. Children explore the natural world with wonder and excitement. They have time to play and explore independently and, as a result, are motivated learners who learn through curiosity and discovery. Children extend their understanding of the world as they work with the childminder to use computers to learn about a variety of

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who attend. This is outstanding

topics. However, the childminder does not fully build on their interest in books to show how these can also be used to gain information. Parents say that the childminder is 'fantastic' and provides a safe, friendly home-from-home environment. The childminder precisely monitors children's progress and shares this information extremely well with parents. She works very closely with other childminders who provide emergency cover so that children are familiar with them. The childminder shares information with other providers children attend, promoting excellent continuity in their care and learning.

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outstanding

Children's good health and physical well-being is promoted exceptionally well. They frequently play outside. The childminder significantly enhances children's enjoyment of exercise and understanding of taking safe risks. They eagerly climb trees, splash in puddles and have great fun playing in the fresh air. The childminder has completed training about accidents in the home to refresh her good knowledge of safety. She provides very well-balanced, nutritious meals. Children willingly take small responsibilities and help to wipe tables and chop the fruit for their snacks. They help their younger friends and develop exceptional independence and social skills, preparing them well for school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She prioritises children's safety and clearly understands the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. The childminder supports her assistant's role by sharing policies and procedures and he also completes safeguarding training. Since the last inspection the childminder has significantly improved her provision and has introduced the required records of children's attendance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429899 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 838894 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Southwick, near Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is available to care for children all day, Monday to Friday, all year round. At times, the childminder works 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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