Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the need to provide children with a range of activities that complement their day at school. She knows that children may be tired and want to participate in quiet time or have opportunities to be creative. She also understands the need to help young children to progress through the areas of learning, should she care for them in the future. n The childminder knows the importance of helping children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She knows to help children to learn about good hygiene, healthy eating and how to look after their teeth. The childminder encourages children to take home activities that promote good oral health to share with their parents, so that they can continue this at home. She understands the need to offer children regular physical activities, including circus tricks and swing ball. The childminder has introduced an 'emotions board' and understands how positive it

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is to encourage the children to talk about their feelings. n The childminder knows how to help children to understand the rules and boundaries for behaviour. She uses effective techniques to help children make 'good choices' and works in partnership with parents to reward these. The childminder has attended specialist training to support those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities who need different techniques to help manage more challenging behaviour. n The childminder understands the need to reflect on her practice and she seeks the views of parents and children about her service. She makes changes to her practice as a result. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents have not been able to enter the childminder's house and she now sends home a newsletter that contains photos of the children and the arts and crafts they have created. Parents report that this is very informative and keeps them up to date

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with the activities their children are involved in. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She understands what may concern her about a child's welfare and knows the procedures to follow if these arise. The childminder keeps up to date with wider safeguarding issues. She talks to the children about online safety and sends parents information about safeguarding issues, including child exploitation.

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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 EY562065 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10190874 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in August 2018 and lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for one week at Easter, three weeks during the summer holidays, Christmas, and all bank holidays. During term time, the childminder provides care from 7.45am to 8.45am and from 3pm to 6pm. During school holidays, she provides care from 8.30am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key information on request. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed how the childminder risk assesses and minimises hazards to children. n The childminder and the inspector had a tour of the premises. The childminder explained how she organises her premises and activities for the children when they attend before and after school. She explained how she will implement the learning and development requirements if providing care for young children. n The inspector read written feedback from children and parents from the childminder's questionnaires.

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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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