Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 8 May 2019 Previous inspection date 8 June 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder has an excellent commitment to enhancing her knowledge, to help her to continuously build on her strengths and improve the outcomes for children further. For example, she has used her learning from training exceptionally well to support children to develop their active listening skills. n The childminder completes rigorous observations and assessments. She works closely with parents and plans motivating activities that very skilfully extend children's learning and meet their interests. n The childminder monitors children's progress meticulously and, as a result, ensures all children make excellent progress in their learning from their starting points. n The childminder is an exceedingly good role model. For example, she gives superb support to children when discussing their emotions and helping them to find resolutions. n The childminder has exceptionally high expectations of all children. She supports

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This provision is outstanding

children very well to be curious, discover and investigate. She is very skilled at knowing when to join in children's play to enrich their learning even further. n Children have particularly secure relationships with the childminder. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They play amicably together, have an incredibly good awareness of fairness, and treat each other with considerable kindness and respect. n Children develop a remarkable understanding of the natural world. For example, the childminder provides an incredibly stimulating outdoor play area for children to investigate and explore. As a result, they prefer to play outdoors for the majority of their time and thoroughly enjoy being in the open air. n The childminder develops highly effective partnerships with other early years settings. She keeps them fully informed of children's progress and involved in their learning to support excellent continuity for children's continued development.

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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

n continue to develop the use of open-ended play opportunities to improve further the already excellent outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the interactions of the childminder with them. n The inspector looked at various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation, and relevant policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder evaluates her practice exceptionally well and she takes into account the views of parents and children. She identifies priorities to develop her provision further. For example, she recognises the potential to enhance children's learning even more by using loose-part materials, such as recycled and natural resources. She has addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection especially well. For example, she has built on opportunities to help children solve problems to further extend their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's comprehensive knowledge of procedures and current safeguarding practice is up to date and she places an exceptional focus on children's safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn through active play and exploration. She expertly challenges children to make discoveries in their play. For example, children had a wonderful time mixing paint colours in puddles outdoors. The childminder encouraged them to experiment and make predictions, deepening their understanding of cause and effect. The childminder engages children in highly stimulating discussions to understand why things happen in the natural word. For instance, she encouraged children to consider what the seeds they planted in the garden needed to help them grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder frequently takes children on a wide range of very interesting outings to extend their learning. They meet other people and develop an excellent understanding of the world around them. Children are remarkably well supported in learning about keeping themselves healthy. For instance, they play outdoors in all weathers and have excellent opportunities to be physically active. Children relish taking part in yoga sessions to further enhance their physical skills. Children form particularly strong relationships with the childminder and develop immense confidence. She seeks in-depth information from parents about their home routines and people who are important to them to ensure she knows their children thoroughly. Children are exceptionally motivated with high levels of independence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those learning English as an additional language, make substantial and sustained progress consistently in all areas of learning. They show high levels of interest and curiosity, become deeply absorbed in activities and are highly motivated to explore their ideas thoroughly. For example, children comment that they have not yet finished their work when there is to be a change in the routine. They develop incredible imaginations, and they use open-ended resources innovatively to support their play. For example, a table and chair became a house of sticks as they acted out the story of the three little pigs. Children gain superb mathematical skills, recognising and naming numerals confidently. They are extremely well supported to become very independent learners and are exceptionally well prepared to develop the skills for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464790 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10075497 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round, Tuesday to Thursday, except family holidays. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Registers

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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