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 are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care, even when they have not attended for long periods due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. During this time, the childminder has kept in touch with families to maintain close links. The childminder is warm and affectionate. Children develop close bonds with her and friendships between themselves. Children generally play well together and behave very well.

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The provision is good

Children confidently explore the wealth of resources and activities that the childminder provides. They enthusiastically decide what to play with and enjoy talking and playing with the childminder. They are confident to express their needs. For example, when they want to reach a toy, they ask, 'Can you help me?' The childminder teaches children how to do things for themselves. For example, they learn to use the toilet, wash their hands, manage their lunch and tidy up.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from rich experiences that help them to understand the world around them. For instance, they take bus and train rides, visit the museum, explore the woods and go to parks. Children chatter confidently as they play because they know the childminder listens to them and is interested in their ideas. She encourages them to persevere with difficult tasks, such as using tweezers, and to find different ways of doing things, like moving a heavy model aeroplane.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the skills and knowledge they need to acquire and in what order to teach them. She carefully assesses children's starting points and accurately monitors their development. She quickly spots when children may be falling behind and makes sure that they receive the support they need to help them to catch up. n The childminder makes good use of additional funding and her knowledge from training to support children who are learning English as an additional language. For example, she has bought books in children's home languages and has learned key phrases to help children to communicate. These children speak confidently and are making very good progress. n The childminder talks to children as they play. She repeats words and phrases so that they hear the correct way to say things. She encourages children to think creatively, and frequently uses phrases such as 'I wonder what would happen

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if...?' This encourages children to have a go and talk about what they are doing. The childminder helps children to recognise different emotions. For example, she names different emotions, such as 'happy', 'angry' and 'silly', so that children can talk about how they are feeling.

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need to do better?

29 September 2021 n The childminder interacts with children for much of their play. She challenges and extends their understanding well. However, children are sometimes overly dependent on her as a play partner. Occasionally, this makes them reluctant to develop their own ideas. n The childminder skilfully weaves mathematics into everyday activities. Children know that they need two cups for two children, and the childminder shows them how to share a bowl of blueberries so that they have the same number each. She encourages children to count as they play, for example by seeing how many pieces of orange pasta they can pick up with the orange tweezers. She gradually builds their mathematical knowledge so that they have a firm foundation for their future learning. n The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. She shares information regularly with them about their children's progress. She gives them ideas of how

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they can support their children's development, including seeking additional professional help if needed. Parents say that they value the extra help the childminder offers, such as assisting them with grant applications or visiting prospective schools with them. n The childminder routinely considers her practice, what she does well and what she could improve. This means that she keeps up to date with changes in legislation and examples of best practice. She regularly completes training which is chosen to target children's specific needs, such as speech and communication, and assessing children's progress. This means that the childminder is continually improving the care and learning of all the children she cares for.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of her role in helping to keep children safe. She regularly carries out safeguarding training, including on wider issues, such as online safety and domestic violence. She is highly alert to children at possible risk of harm or abuse. She follows correct procedures and takes prompt action if she has concerns. She works closely with other professionals to promote children's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children. She assesses and minimises risks to children in her home and on outings. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they listen carefully and follow instructions when they are walking near traffic or crossing the road.

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should:

n encourage children to lead their own play without always needing adult support to develop their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549009 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10113294 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Calne, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that the environment is safe and suitable for children. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

29 September 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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