Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 17 November 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder updates her knowledge through mandatory and some additional training. She has procedures in place to regularly review the effectiveness of the activities and sessions she offers, to outline further improvements. n The childminder has a current knowledge of safeguarding matters. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She understands how to assess and minimise risks in the areas that she uses, to help keep children safe. n The childminder knows how to plan to meet the needs of individual children. Her processes involve regular observations and assessments of children to ensure they make progress in all areas of their development. She discusses sharing information with parents to help support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder knows how to encourage children's health and good hygiene and develop children's physical skills. She discusses offering children lots of opportunities to

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be outside, such as visiting nearby farms, exploring local woodlands and activities in her garden. n The childminder understands the importance of building strong relationships with children. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations and boundaries in place for their safe exploration in a range of different environments.

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There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children. n The inspector looked at a selection of policies, documents and examples of children's learning records. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and

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discussed with the childminder's her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441916 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10083516 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 7 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Winsley, near Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. She operates Tuesday and Thursday from 3.15pm until 5.45pm during school term time. She runs a club from 10am until 1pm, each Saturday from April to November and various days in the school holidays from 10am until 3pm. The childminder holds a forest school qualification at level 3.

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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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