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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and they enjoy their time with the childminder. She patiently supports them and offers them praise and encouragement, which helps to build their self-confidence and self-esteem. They behave well, listen and show respect for the childminder and what she has to say. The childminder's prompt interaction and positive encouragement helps children to understand the needs of others, to share resources and take turns.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children and their interests and capabilities well. She sets up her home in a stimulating way, to encourage children's inquisitiveness and motivate them to explore. She closely liaises with parents about her plans for activities so that they can also support children's learning in the same areas. This collaborative support works well. Children arrive already dressed in play clothes that link to planned imaginative play experiences. They proudly show their chef's outfit and are eager to explore the play café that the childminder has set up. They are delighted when the childminder joins them in their play. She acts as an inspiring role model and offers relevant ideas to children to develop their imaginative play in interesting and exciting ways. For example, she uses phrases in other languages and acts out placing a telephone order for some food. This prompts children to discuss and use language and ideas from their own

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The provision is good

experiences and develops their understanding of the world very effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents to help her to analyse and develop her provision. She links with other childminders to discuss and share ideas and to improve her practice further. She takes children out into the local community and regularly joins other childminders for interesting joint activities, such as forest school inspired outdoor activities, which helps children to develop a love of nature and an understanding of the world. n The childminder builds strong and very beneficial partnerships with parents. She promotes a collaborative approach to supporting children's learning, ensuring she shares and gathers a comprehensive range of information about children's achievements and interests. Parents borrow resources such as story sacks and electronic tablets with useful age-appropriate programmes to support children's learning at home. They are positive and complimentary about the homely setting

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need to do better?

the childminder provides and the wide variety of play activities she offers to children. n The childminder supports children's literacy development effectively. For example, she offers children a range of activities to improve their muscle strength and hand-to-eye coordination, such as using one-handed tools and

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need to do better?

30 January 2020 writing materials. The childminder reads stories to the children, which she makes fun and interesting as she renames the characters with the children's own names. She leads daily activities for children to learn about letters and sounds and they follow these well, sharing their understanding and knowledgeably negotiating programmes on an electronic tablet. n Children make good progress and acquire the skills they will need for their move on to school. The childminder is knowledgeable about what the children already know and can do. She uses assessments well to plan an interesting and challenging curriculum, which incorporates each child's next steps in learning well. However, occasionally, the childminder suggests another activity during children's play. This can interrupt their concentration and learning. n Children enjoy being active in the fresh air and have fun challenging their skills

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need to do better?

on obstacle courses the childminder sets up for them in her garden. They eagerly explore the mud kitchen, working cooperatively to fill up buckets with mud, sand and bark, using spoons and spades to create different mixes. n The childminder embeds support for children's mathematics skills into her daily routines and in the context of children's play and exploration. Children estimate and then count pieces of fruit at snack time, recognise numbers and relate them correctly to items they have just counted. However, on occasion, the childminder does not leave children to find things out for themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues which may be a cause for concern. She knows who to report to if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly updates her knowledge through training, to ensure her understanding and procedures continue to sharply focus on the most suitable ways to help keep children safe. The childminder ensures her home is clean, safe and well maintained. She supervises children closely and is vigilant as they play and explore, offering them reminders on safe practices. She carries out thorough risk assessments and takes effective action to provide a safe environment for children to play inside and outdoors.

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should:

n provide children with sufficient time to explore activities to their own satisfaction n make the most of every opportunity for children to think through and find answers and solutions for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466902 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10125781 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 3 to 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hilperton, Trowbridge. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm on Thursdays only, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of her suitability and training, and her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2020 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

30 January 2020 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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