Childminder 145763

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children have formed strong relationships with the childminder and demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. They are happy and laugh as they play. They feel comfortable playing alongside the childminder and enjoy sitting on her lap or nearby when listening to stories. The childminder implements effective settling-in processes and she knows the children very well. She can confidently talk about their abilities, likes and dislikes, and family backgrounds. She recognises what children can already do. The childminder observes and monitors children's progress effectively and plans well for their next steps in learning.

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The provision is good

Children learn to solve problems and develop good early mathematical skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to count and uses words such as 'big' and 'small' as they build a train track, and learn to count the trains. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour, and they behave exceptionally well. They share and take turns, play alongside each other very well and are extremely polite. Children demonstrate respect for the childminder. For example, when asked to tidy up, children respond quickly to instructions. The childminder encourages self-confidence and independence by providing opportunities for children to complete age-appropriate tasks for themselves. For instance, at snack time, children learn to peel satsumas.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all children. She knows children well and plans activities that follow their interests. She aims to provide children with a home-from-home family environment where children feel happy and safe. Younger children who have just started receive warm cuddles and reassurance to help them feel settled. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's care needs and interests before they start attending. Parents make positive comments about the childminder. They comment on the wide range of learning experiences the childminder provides for their children. n The childminder is enthusiastic about her role and reflects on her practice well. She has met the recommendation set at her previous inspection. She keeps up to date with any changes to help improve children's care and learning. She plans

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need to do better?

and provides a good range of learning experiences that are suited to children's individual needs and help them to make good progress. n The childminder uses her experience and knowledge of children well to create an exciting curriculum that meets their needs. She has clear aims for what she wants children to learn. For example, she knows when children need quieter time to play and explore indoors. She also knows when they need to be more active and go out to play and engage with other children. Children enjoy the

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need to do better?

12 December 2019 childminder's input and have built strong bonds with her. n The childminder interacts well with children and asks interesting questions. However, at times, she does not allow them enough time to answer before asking another question. n The childminder keeps children safe wherever they play. Children learn about personal safety during their everyday activities and routines, and play well together. They are well behaved, confident, inquisitive and motivated to explore and learn. n The childminder has high expectations for children, and this reflects well on her practice. She has identified the need to develop children's speech and language skills even further and has attended training to support this. n Children have access to a large range of high-quality toys and resources that support their learning and development successfully. However, the childminder misses opportunities for children to develop their creative skills as these are

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need to do better?

stored out of reach of young children. n The childminder provides numerous opportunities for children to listen and join in with stories and share books. Children remain focused and engaged, talking about what they see. They ask questions, such as 'What is it?' and enjoy recalling stories and songs they have learned. This helps to support their early reading skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to child protection issues very well. She attends regular up-to-date safeguarding training and knows how to report any child welfare concerns to the relevant professionals. For example, the childminder has broadened her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as children being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder is organised and makes sure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She supervises children vigilantly and ensures activities and visits are risk assessed effectively to help minimise any hazards.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to select and choose from the full range of resources available to support their creative development n make greater use of opportunities during children's play and activities to increase their thinking skills and promote their language development even further, for example, by giving children time to respond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145763 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10125468 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Marlborough. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She talked about the different activities she provides to support children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching with the childminder during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including evidence of suitability checks carried out on people at the address, first-aid certificates and appropriate insurances.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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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Inspection activities

12 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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