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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed close attachments with the children, she knows them well and supports their emotional well-being effectively. As a result, children are safe, happy and content in the childminder's home-from-home setting.

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The provision is good

Children confidently explore their surroundings and make independent choices about their play. The childminder has high expectations for all children, encouraging them to be independent and confident. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards new activities and show high levels of determination and perseverance. For instance, children try hard to peg tea towels on the washing line to dry after they have used them in their play. Children behave well and are beginning to learn about their feelings and the feelings of others.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents have not been able to enter the childminder's home and this has affected her usual settling in process for new children. However, she has ensured that children still get to know her well before starting and has adapted how she does this. For example, she has met children at the park to get to know them and plays alongside them with their parents.

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need to do better?

n Children are extremely aware of the importance of good hygiene and health practices. For instance, they know the importance of washing their hands and suggest singing a song or counting to twenty to ensure that their hands are completely clean. The childminder engages the children in conversations about healthy eating and ensures that they eat a balanced, varied diet. n The childminder tracks children's ongoing development and clearly identifies what they need to learn next. However, she does not always gain sufficient information from parents about what children can already do when they start. This results in children's starting points in learning not being clearly identified from the outset. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence well. For example, she encourages children to a have a go at tasks before stepping in to help. Children take great pride in putting on their shoes. The childminder

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consistently praises children's achievements, this helps to develop their self- esteem and confidence. n The childminder has a sound understanding of the curriculum. She organises a wide range of interesting, exciting play activities. Children show good control as they peel vegetables with hand held peelers. They learn about different types of vegetables, such as swedes and turnips and discuss the different sizes. However, the childminder does not always organise activities well enough to enable the youngest children to be as fully engaged in their learning as the older

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14 June 2021 children are. n Parents speak highly of the childminder They comment that she is fun and energetic and that their children enjoy their time with her. Parents feel that they are kept to date with what their children are learning. The childminder shares daily information and ongoing assessments with parents. n The childminder continually reflects on ways that she can improve her provision and further develop her knowledge. She attends training courses and carries out her own regular independent reading to support her role. For example, she has recently developed a water station outside to support children to work together and to develop their turn taking skills. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She provides a language-rich environment for children and introduces new words and their meanings into children's vocabulary. For instance, children ask the childminder how the sun can burn your skin, she clearly explains to children

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about ultraviolet rays. n Children have opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they recognise different types of birds in the childminder's garden and thoroughly enjoy scattering bird feed around the garden. Children have planted wildflowers in the childminder's garden and tend to sunflowers they are growing in pots.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She ensures that she keeps her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding up to date. The childminder is clear on the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child and has a good understanding of the possible signs to be aware of that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's safety. She ensures that her premises are safe and secure, indoors and out, so children can play and explore in safety.

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should:

n gather more detailed information from parents on what children can already do when they start, in order to help establish accurate starting points and further support initial planning n organise activities even more effectively so that younger children are as fully engaged in their learning as the older children are.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551083 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10174263 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Melksham, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how her premises is organised and what she intends for children in her care to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the childminder's home. The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including suitability checks for household members, the attendance registers and insurance. n The inspector spoke to a parent, read written testimonies from other parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's development.

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Inspection activities

14 June 2021 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

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