Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has extremely secure and positive relationships with the children, and they are very happy in her care. Parents say she provides a 'loving and nurturing home from home'. The young children feel secure, as they know what will happen next in their day. When the childminder says it is time to go outside, children walk over to their shoes without being asked, as they know the routine of their day. The childminder has high expectations of the children, and works hard to encourage them to share and take turns, and they behave extremely well. They are all quite young, but play alongside each other, share toys and understand boundaries well. On the rare occasions that children try to take toys from one another, the childminder gently reminds them that another child is playing with that toy, and helps them engage with an alternative toy. The childminder talks to the children, giving commentary to their play and helping them to build up their

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The provision is good

vocabulary. For example, when young children are sweeping up the leaves the childminder says to them, 'Well done, now we won't slip on the leaves'. In the dedicated playroom situated in the garden, and in the outside space, the children have a wide range of interesting resources to choose from, which they actively and enthusiastically play with independently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder assesses children's development accurately. She monitors children through frequent observations and discussions with parents. She knows the children particularly well, and quickly identifies any gaps in their learning. She puts plans in place to help them achieve the next stage in their development. All children are making good progress. n Children develop their early language and literacy skills well. The childminder notices young children's attempts at communication and responds with enthusiasm. For example, when young children quietly say the word 'tar' and wiggle their fingers, the childminder says, 'Do you want to sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?' The childminder supports children to learn new words. For example, when eating snack, children look at the food poster to find the picture and word that matches what they are eating. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by attending training and

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need to do better?

linking with other childminders. She evaluates her practice well and makes changes where appropriate, to benefit the children. She collates ideas and suggestions from parents through regular questionnaires and informal chats. n The childminder makes learning simple mathematics skills fun, and part of everyday experiences. For example, she models counting, 'one, two', when putting shoes on young children's feet. When doing Christmas craft, the children and childminder discuss the shapes they are sticking on the tree. Children have access to a varied range of resources for most of the day. However, when they

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need to do better?

11 December 2019 arrive at the main area of the childminder's house, they have a very limited choice of toys to play with. n Through her nurturing ways, the childminder encourages children to be confident, secure and kind. She allows children to hold onto comfort toys until they are ready to put them away, and encourages children to support each other. For example, when children fall over, other children say 'oh no' and go over to check if their friends are alright. n Children are encouraged to develop their independence and physical skills well. For example, at snack times, babies are helped to cut up their own banana with a knife, ready for them to eat. n The childminder teaches the children about good hygiene, and how to be safe on outings. They are encouraged to 'wash hands so they are clean' before eating and after doing messy activities. They are taught to 'touch the car', when waiting to get into the car on outings, so they are safe in the car park.

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need to do better?

n Parents feel very included and informed. They love the different ways the childminder communicates with them, both verbally and electronically, keeping them up to date with their children's progress. They value the varied outings and activities the childminder does with their children and feel their children are thriving in the childminder's care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She understands who to contact if she has any concerns about a child and knows the signs that may mean a child is at risk of harm. She attends training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding issues up to date. She has a safeguarding policy in place, so parents know her expectations, including how and when photographs may be used. She ensures her assistant and other household members are appropriately checked. She supervises children well and has procedures in place to ensure she keeps children safe, such as practising emergency evacuations from her home.

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should:

n review organisation of activities and resources to provide children with the same learning opportunities throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429899 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10125738 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Southwick, near Trowbridge, Wiltshire. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers care from 7.15am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, all year round. At times, the childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability paperwork, policies and first-aid certificate. n The childminder and inspector discussed and evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector took into account parents' written views of the setting. n The inspector observed the children and childminder interacting both inside and outside, and spoke to them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed how the childminder plans and delivers learning opportunities for the children.

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Inspection activities

11 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

11 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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