Palmer, Nicola Jane

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children form strong bonds with the attentive and caring childminder. Her calm, warm approach helps babies settle quickly and feel safe. They enjoy lots of cuddles and have fun dancing and singing. From this very secure base, children grow in confidence and enthusiastically explore their surroundings. The childminder encourages children's independence. Children have their own coat hooks and drawers to encourage them to put their belongings away. The childminder organises her toys well. She stores them in boxes clearly labelled with pictures and words so children can easily find what they want. She teaches children to do things for themselves, such as giving babies plenty of time and praise as they learn to feed themselves with a spoon. The childminder is consistent as she explains why some behaviour is not acceptable. She praises and encourages positive behaviour, such as being kind or trying hard. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans stimulating activities that capture children's interest. For example, babies are excited by a ball pool. They explore the balls with their hands and mouths and then delight in throwing them. Babies are fascinated by the ridged pool edge and the childminder shows them how to make a sound by scraping the sides. Children are curious and eager to learn. The childminder knows what children can do and she supports their learning well, so they make good progress.

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need to do better?

n Children want to join in and concentrate for increasing periods because the childminder provides activities that interest them. Children are curious and delighted with their discoveries, for example when a baby discovers he can open a flap to reveal a teddy. The childminder shares in his enthusiasm as she repeats 'open' and 'closed' and 'peepo'. n The childminder supports children's speech especially well. They go on interesting outings; for example, they fly kites, and visit farms, the garden centre, cafes and local parks. These experiences broaden children's knowledge and introduce many new words and ideas and give them plenty to talk about. They enjoy stories and singing nursery rhymes every day, which all help to develop their language. n The childminder keeps a close check on children's development. She regularly observes children's play, noting what they can do and say, and identifies what they need to learn next. She plans a wide range of interesting activities but does

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need to do better?

not often provide opportunities for babies to enjoy messy play, which would support and enhance many areas of their development. n The enthusiastic childminder follows effective policies and procedures that help her provide good-quality care and learning for all children. She completes required training, for example, to keep her knowledge of safeguarding and first

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need to do better?

13 February 2020 aid up to date. She has concentrated less on developing her teaching skills to maximise children's learning. For example, she is unsure of how she can best support children's specific patterns of play. n The childminder works very closely with parents and they speak highly of her warmth, good communication and the range of activities she provides. She talks to parents about children's home routines and interests so they can have a consistent approach. She knows children very well and so recognises and responds quickly when they are tired, anxious or hungry. n The childminder helps children to learn about and lead healthy lives. From a young age, children begin to learn about the importance of good hygiene, for example, as the childminder cleans their hands before eating or after a nappy change. She cooks nutritious meals and advises parents of what to put in lunch boxes. Children play energetically every day, which is good for their physical

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need to do better?

development and well-being. n Children regularly meet with other adults and children on their frequent trips into the local community. This helps them become confident in different social situations. Children play with resources that reflect the diversity of people in the wider world. They enjoy activities that teach them about different faiths and cultures, such as making lights during the festival of Diwali. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She listens to parents and children to help her make improvements. For example, she has plans to cover part of her garden so that children can play comfortably outside all year round.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. She completes training to make sure her knowledge is up to date, including some of the wider aspects of child protection, such as online safety. She knows how to recognise when children may be at risk of harm and how to record and report any concerns she has. Her home and garden are secure, and she routinely checks for potential hazards. She helps children recognise and learn to manage risks safely. For example, they learn how to behave appropriately with the friendly family dogs and to climb backwards safely down the playhouse steps.

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should:

n provide children with exciting tactile and sensory experiences that inspire their curiosity and encourage them to explore the world around them, to enhance their physical and cognitive development n use professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and maximise children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425379 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10125729 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the village of Winterbourne Gunner, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. Childcare takes place on weekdays between 7am and 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the home, garden, toys and equipment used by the children and discussed how the childminder uses these to support children's care and learning. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and assessed the quality of the childminder's teaching and its impact on children's learning and well-being. n The inspector sampled documentation, including qualification certificates, safeguarding procedures and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views from written comments left for the inspector.

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Inspection activities

13 February 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

13 February 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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