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 form close relationships with the childminder and they feel happy and secure in her homely environment. Parents comment on how quickly their children have settled with her. The childminder knows the children very well, so she can talk to them about things that are important to them, such as going riding on their pony. She plans activities around their individual interests so they are eager to join in, for example using model animals to practise counting and sorting. Children enjoy a wide variety of regular outings, for example to playgroup or having lunch out once each week. They also benefit from special trips, for instance going ice skating and to the pantomime or cinema. These broad experiences add to children's interest, help them learn about the world around them and expand their vocabularies. They have plenty to talk about. Children behave well. They are kind to each other, which is demonstrated by a child holding a baby's hand to help them

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The provision is good

walk. Children learn to share and take turns and they willingly help to tidy away their toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides activities and experiences that help children to gain the skills and knowledge they need before starting school. For example, babies enjoy the feel of dough, while older children use a variety of tools with increasing control to manipulate and cut the dough. However, the childminder does not consistently adapt activities so they are appropriate for the different ages she cares for. For example, she gave babies thin crayons to make marks with, which they found difficult to hold and to use effectively. n The childminder keeps a close check on children's development. She uses published guidance to check that they are making the progress expected for their age. The childminder keeps parents very well informed of their children's progress. She keeps in regular contact with parents throughout the day and shares photographs and observations of children's activities. She gives them

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need to do better?

useful advice and lends resources to help them support their children's learning at home; for example on helping children hear the different sounds in words. Parents make positive comments about the childminder. For example, they say 'it is a home-from-home experience which nurtures and encourages play, learning, discovery and adventure'. n The childminder has organised her home effectively to enable children to follow their interests and choose toys and resources independently. Children can find and reach what they need, and they have good opportunities to make choices and lead their own play and learning. n Children are physically active while they are with the childminder. They enjoy activities that that develop their good coordination, strength and control in both small and large movements. Children also recognise when they need to rest so

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26 November 2019 they can enjoy their day. They enjoy the healthy snacks and meals that the childminder provides and learn when it is important to wash their hands. n The childminder speaks clearly to children and repeats words to support their speech development well overall. She interacts warmly with children as they play, but sometimes asks too many closed questions that do not encourage children to think more deeply and develop their ideas fully. n The childminder reflects on her practice to help her identify areas where she can improve. She routinely updates her knowledge of safeguarding and first aid, completing this early to ensure she has up-to-date knowledge for a child with a medical condition. The childminder focuses her training on areas that benefit the children she cares for. For example, she completed training on managing challenging behaviour, which gave her a deeper insight into what triggers certain

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behaviours. She shared this knowledge with parents, so they have a consistent approach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in helping to keep children safe. She attends regular training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm and she is confident about what she must do if she has concerns. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children about road safety when they are on outings and reminds them why it is not safe to stand on chairs.

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should:

n provide activities that are consistently and appropriately challenging for the different ages and abilities of the children taking part n enhance the quality of teaching to encourage children to think more deeply and develop their ideas fully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489565 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10076486 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 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Aughton, Marlborough. She operates her service all year round from 6.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of her home that she uses for childminding and explained how she organises her space and resources to meet children's care and learning needs. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during play and care routines. n The inspector discussed an activity with the childminder and the learning that took place. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments. n The inspector looked at the documentation used by the childminder, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

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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