Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and relaxed in the calm and homely setting. They confidently make decisions about their play and choose from a wide range of activities, moving freely between different areas within the home and accessing the gardens. The childminder carefully builds her curriculum around children's interests. She promotes their learning well through purposeful interaction, particularly during activities initiated by the children. For instance, children decide to build roads out of play dough to drive cars over. The childminder skilfully extends their imagination, knowledge of colours, shapes and vocabulary as she playfully engages with them. Children eagerly join in new activities and show good concentration. Babies safely explore their surroundings and challenge their physical skills, in the knowledge that the childminder is nearby to support them.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and play harmoniously together. The childminder expects all children to be polite, kind and to look after one another. She supports their understanding through gentle but clear rules and helps them to recognise one another's emotions. For example, she helps older children to think about what younger children may be feeling when encouraging them to share resources. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and with one another.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully takes into account children's experiences from home to plan activities which enrich their experiences and prepare them for future learning. For instance, children attend different playgroups and benefit from plenty of opportunities to socialise within a wider group. They are confident in new situations and develop good social skills. n The childminder works closely with parents. She gathers useful information that helps her to know what children know and can do, and uses this effectively to plan and support their learning. For instance, she supports babies' communication by using simple sign language which they also use at home. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care that their children receive and children love to attend the setting. n Children develop curiosity and knowledge about the world around them. The childminder extends and consolidates their understanding well through

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interesting activities and discussions. For instance, while collecting conkers, the childminder supports their discovery of how leaves change colour and fall in the autumn. Children learn to count accurately as they collect the conkers and put them into the basket. n The childminder places a high emphasis on supporting children's language development. She engages them in meaningful conversations throughout the day and encourages them to express their thoughts and ideas through effective

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24 September 2019 questioning and modelling. For instance, children confidently discuss their plans and explain their creation as they explore play dough. Babies enjoy listening and dancing to nursery rhymes, as the childminder enthusiastically sings songs to them as they play. n Children develop a love of reading from an early age through engaging story times. The childminder is skilled at making stories interesting, using different voices, encouraging children to think about the story and introducing new vocabulary. Babies join in happily, as the childminder chooses books that match their interest. Children listen well for extended periods of time. n Children become increasingly independent, supported by the childminder who builds on their skills effectively. For instance, babies happily self-feed at mealtimes. Older children learn to manage their coats and shoes, and confidently tidy toys away. The childminder works closely with parents to

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sensitively progress children's toileting needs. n The childminder offers a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play experiences that promote children's all-around development. However, during some planned activities, she misses opportunities to enable children to freely explore, investigate and develop their problem-solving skills further. n The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge and skills to continually improve her practice. For instance, through reflecting on her research, she has increased the use of natural resources within the setting to enhance children's curiosity and creativity. The childminder has recently secured access to further training and hopes to build on her knowledge and expertise even more.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her practice meets current requirements and keeps her knowledge up to date. She is aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm and is confident with the procedures to follow to act on any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well throughout the day and maintains a safe environment. She knows how to identify and minimise risks, such as making sure all toys and resources are suitable for the youngest children.

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should:

n strengthen the organisation of planned activities to give children more opportunities to freely explore, investigate and solve problems for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481396 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10076260 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday. She offers before- and after-school care only on Thursdays and Fridays. The childminder offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home available to children and completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss the organisation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching during indoor and outdoor experiences. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector spoke to the children and read written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided evidence of her qualifications and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

24 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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