Spooner, Mary Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 6 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and how she can support their development. This successfully contributes to the good progress children make from their starting points.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. Children quickly develop close and trusting relationships with the childminder. They behave well, and are happy and settled in this warm and caring home.  The childminder builds close relationships with parents. She regularly updates them about children's progress. Parents provide positive comments on the level of care and learning that their children receive.  The childminder regularly reflects on her work and makes changes that improve her practice. She has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection, to help continually raise standards and maintain good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have opportunities to follow their interests in the outdoor learning environment.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to develop children's mathematical learning and vocabulary during their play and activities.

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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

 provide a wider range of learning opportunities for those children who prefer to be outside  make the most of opportunities to further enhance children's understanding of mathematical language and concepts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with her.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, accident records, suitability checks, self-assessment information and observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector considered the views of parents and carers expressed in letters on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in the procedure she would follow if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out regular checks of the areas used by children to make sure that they are kept safe. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress effectively, and this helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant. They meet with other professionals to share ideas and good practice. The childminder uses training effectively to improve her and her assistant's teaching skills. For example, she used her new knowledge to support children preparing to start school. Good links are established with the local school to help ensure continuity in care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, young children smile and babble in response to conversation and copy new words. They engage in their play for significant amounts of time and enjoy the activities planned for them. For example, they feed the fish and scream with delight as they jump out of the water. Children engage in water play and learn new words, such as 'funnel' and 'sieve'. The childminder plays alongside children and encourages them to be imaginative and creative in their play. For example, they visit the shop to buy ice-cream and show great delight as they run through puddles, fascinated by their footprints that they leave behind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly with the childminder and enjoy her company. They have a close attachment to the childminder and are happy to go to her for reassurance and a cuddle. The childminder provides a safe and child-friendly environment for children to explore and develop their independence. She uses high levels of praise and encouragement, helping children to feel proud of their achievements and building their self-esteem. Children have a wide variety of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy visits to the park to climb and balance on play equipment and take part in woodland activities. The childminder encourages children to socialise with others. She helps children learn to respect and value the similarities and differences between individuals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, such as starting school. They are confident and sociable, and enjoy the childminder's enthusiasm during their play. For example, children giggle together as they make bubbles. Young children develop their sensory skills. For example, they explore natural resources and listen to musical instruments. Older children demonstrate their growing literacy skills. They begin to recognise the initial letter sounds and letters in their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383203 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1093626 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives on the north side of Calne, Wiltshire. The childminder looks after children Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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

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Telephone number

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