Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a warm and loving home, where children feel completely secure and loved. They become increasingly confident in a variety of situations, for instance being curious and not anxious with unfamiliar people. They eat and sleep when they need to, following home routines, so they can enjoy their day. The childminder gently introduces the word 'no' and offers generous praise. Babies enjoy the childminder's warm approval and quickly learn that certain behaviour is unwanted.

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The provision is good

Babies are utterly absorbed in their play and concentrate for lengthy periods. The childminder is highly skilled at engaging and developing their interests. They are very eager to explore the vast selection of fascinating resources. For example, babies bang a drum with their hands and then quickly learn to use a drumstick. They babble and laugh at the sound they make. The childminder introduces them to a music keyboard. Babies find this so fascinating that they try hard and persevere to pull themselves up to stand to press the buttons and keys.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder now receives children at the door to reduce the possible risk of infection from parents. She has very thorough settling-in procedures, so children feel secure and separate happily from their parents.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has many years of experience of caring for children in the early years, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She completes regular training and her own research to develop her knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning and well-being further. She uses these well to provide high-quality care and learning. n The childminder has created a child-centred environment which is clean, safe and secure for children to play in. She is highly attentive to children and supports their play well. Children become increasingly confident, independent and active learners. She shares information with other professionals to enable a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents and uses her own observations to get to know children very well. She thoughtfully meets children's individual needs. For example, she made a sealed bag of 'gloop' so that children

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with skin conditions can still enjoy sensory play. She is clear about what she wants children to learn. She gives them time to make their own discoveries and expertly builds on their growing knowledge and skills to help them progress well. n The childminder supports children's emerging speech and language very well. She talks with children as they play, describing what they are doing and naming

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4 November 2021 objects. She responds warmly to babies' babbling and gestures, and follows their cues. She talks slowly and clearly so children can hear how to pronounce words and form sentences. n Children develop a love of books. They enjoy choosing from the wide variety that are clearly displayed where they can reach them. They regularly visit the library. They enjoy stories and picture books every day, which introduces them to unfamiliar words and ideas. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They praise her warmth and say she is 'a wonderful caregiver' and that she has 'played a huge part in our child's development'. The childminder routinely shares information with them about their child's day and the progress they are making. They value her advice, for example, on oral hygiene and how they can support their children's development at home. n The childminder promotes children's good health. She follows good hygiene

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routines and teaches children why this is important, such as when they wash their hands. Children help to grow vegetables, which they harvest and eat, learning more about healthy eating. The childminder encourages them to be physically active, for instance, by moving in diverse ways and visiting the play park. n Overall, children gain experiences about their local community. They play with resources that reflect peoples similarities and differences, such as dolls, books and videos. However, they have fewer opportunities to gain experience about the wider world and gain a deeper awareness of, and respect for, people outside their own community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility and role to help keep children safe. She and her assistant keep up to date with changes in child protection legislation by completing mandatory training. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow and how to report her concerns should she worry about a child's welfare. The childminder is mindful of potential hazards and minimises these. For example, she closely supervises her dog if near the children. She teaches children how to behave when around animals.

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n provide children with a rich set of experiences that help them to understand and respect people, families and communities beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556510 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10174956 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Pewsey, in Wiltshire. She offers childcare from 9am until 6pm on weekdays throughout the year, except for family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed care routines and how the childminder supports children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications, safeguarding and policies. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during care routines and play activities. The inspector assessed the impact these have on children's well-being and development. n Parents spoke to and shared their written views with the inspector, who took account of their comments. n The inspector observed the resources available for children and had a tour of the premises.

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Inspection activities

4 November 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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4 November 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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