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

Children have a great deal of fun with this childminder. They are free to explore their fascinations, as the childminder encourages them and finds imaginative ways to deepen their understanding. For example, a child was interested to see on television, a major oil spill at sea. With the child, the childminder built an interactive model to see how the oil spread and stuck to feathers, and then found the best way to absorb the oil. Children are busy and excited to learn. They love to have 'an adventure' in the garden. Children feel safe and well looked after with the childminder. They thrive under his calm, kind and friendly care. They snuggle up on the sofa to share stories, which the childminder reads with great expression.

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The provision is good

Children learn to manage their emotions. They quickly understand what is expected of them because the childminder is consistent and fair, and explains clearly why some behaviour is unacceptable. Children are kind and sensitive to others' needs. For example, an older child tells a younger one, 'you can play with me' and offers him a toy to join in. During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, children have had fewer outings. The childminder has made sure that children continue to learn about the world around them. For example, they have watched nature programmes, looked at books and made models to learn more.

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n Children are in charge of their play. They eagerly explore the high-quality resources and exciting spaces. The childminder encourages them to follow their own interests. Because of this, children are highly motivated and thoroughly absorbed in their play. They are inquisitive and find solutions, for example finding the best way to fill different-sized pots with water. n The childminder uses the knowledge from his childcare training and experience of working with an outstanding childminder, to teach children well overall. They talk about what they are doing, plan together and play creatively. Interesting outings add significantly to children's enjoyment and knowledge of the world. They talk enthusiastically about seeing snakes on a visit they made to the museum. n The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, while reading a story, he uses words such as 'disguise' and makes sure that

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children understand what this means. He listens carefully to children and gives them enough time to think and share their ideas. He encourages less vocal children, for example by giving them small recording devices on which they enjoy listening to their own voices. n Children have good opportunities throughout the day to practise counting and use their growing understanding of numbers, shapes and measurement to solve problems. For example, they collect and count the eggs, and work out how

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28 June 2021 many chickens have not laid. They investigate why a pump is not working, learning new words like 'valve' and 'suction', and experiment with different amounts of water. n The childminder's calm approach helps children recognise and manage the strong emotions they sometimes feel. He offers useful advice to help parents support children's behaviour in a positive way at home. Children behave well and, even when they are excited and lively, they listen to the childminder and follow his instructions. n The childminder works closely with parents. He shares information with them, which helps him get to know children and their families very well. He continues children's interests from home. For example, they made a squirting jellyfish from a recycled bottle, after a child excitedly told him what he had found on the beach. He gives parents welcome advice on how they can support their children's development at home.

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n Children have opportunities to make marks, such as using chalks on the wall, and well-planned activities help them become dextrous. However, the childminder is not always successful in encouraging reluctant 'writers' to see writing as purposeful, enjoyable and relevant to their interests.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands his role in helping to keep children safe. He completes safeguarding training and he knows how to recognise, record and report any concerns he has about children's well-being. He keeps his paediatric first-aid knowledge up to date so he can act appropriately if a child becomes unwell or has an accident. He identifies potential hazards in his home and takes action to reduce or minimise these, for example using safety gates to keep children from the kitchen. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder encourages them to think about the possible dangers of jumping off the steps.

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should:

n enhance the programme for literacy, especially for older children. Provide engaging and enjoyable activities, to help them gain the skills and knowledge they need in preparation for learning to read and write.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2497189 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10191645 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. He lives in Devizes, Wiltshire. He cares for children on weekdays, from 7am to 5.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder can receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three, four and five years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (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 provision. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how he monitors children's development and identifies what they need to learn. He showed the inspector how he organises his home and resources, and how he provides children with experiences that support their learning. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during care routines and play activities. The inspector assessed the impact this has on children's well-being and development. n Parents shared their written views with the inspector, who took account of their comments. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, children's records, and training certificates.

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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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28 June 2021 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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