Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She gathers the views of parents and children to help identify and target any areas for improvement. She has addressed the action and recommendations set at the last inspection. n The childminder has a strong knowledge and understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. n The childminder observes and assesses children regularly. She uses the information, alongside children's interests, to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder understands the importance of forming strong partnerships with parents. She knows to promote a two-way flow of information sharing with them, such as through daily diaries and discussions, to meet children's care and learning needs

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This provision meets requirements

from the outset. n The childminder provides a welcoming learning environment for children to play. She knows to carry out ongoing risk assessments to identify hazards and minimise risks to children. She understands the importance of providing children with regular fresh air, exercise and healthy food. She knows to teach children how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour. She knows to teach children to share, take turns and understand each other's feelings. She knows how to promote children's levels of independence, confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder monitors children's learning to identify any gaps. She works with parents and other professionals to help children make good progress from their starting points, in readiness for their next stage in learning.

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This provision meets requirements

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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to evaluate her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to evaluate her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and suitability checks, children's records, the safeguarding policy, the attendance registers and the complaints book.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393527 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10079037 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the village of Heddington, near Calne, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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Registers

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