Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's progress, to spot any gaps in their development and to identify what they need to learn next. She discusses sharing information with parents to help support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder has a range of policies and reference documents to help support her practice, including those to help her safeguard children. She ensures she works to keep these up to date with current legislation. She has evaluation processes to review her procedures and practice, in order to outline and implement further improvements. n The childminder appreciates the importance of getting to know children and building strong relationships with them. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations to help them learn how to share, take turns and play cooperatively with each other. n The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about

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children's welfare. She has suitable procedures to help her identify risks and reduce any hazards to the children. She has public liability insurance and has undertaken training in first aid, to ensure that she can help children should they have any accidents. n The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's physical well-being, such as helping them to lead healthy lifestyles and developing their physical skills. She discusses providing children with regular experiences outdoors, playing on equipment in her garden, exploring nature through planting and growing items, and on frequent trips to nearby parks.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145497 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10125467 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 7 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Winsley, near Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. She operates from 7am to 8.45am then 3.15pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday during school term times and 7am until 7pm during the school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children and looked at examples of processes she will use to support these. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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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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