Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Outstanding 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 and her co-childminder have built very respectful and caring relationships with children. The childminder is very thoughtful and attentive and values children as individuals, carefully considering their specific needs. Children are eager to seek out the childminder to explore their favourite activities and share their achievements. Their skills grow excellently through the skilful teaching, responsive guidance and praise that the childminder offers. Children are keen to do things for themselves and develop their independence skills very well. They conscientiously get out a plate for their meal, and they get their coat and boots on to go outside. They learn to follow toileting routines independently and very effectively, in readiness for their move on to school.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her co-childminder had a period of closure during the COVID- 19 pandemic. During this time, they kept in contact with children and their families. The childminder regularly messaged parents to maintain their good relationships. She undertook video calls to share stories with the children. She also shared activities and home-learning ideas to help parents support children's development and well-being while out of the setting. Parents say the childminders were incredibly supportive and helped the children through this difficult time.

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n The childminder has a great deal of experience. She ensures the curriculum is precisely targeted and meticulously outlines support for children's development. She plans highly stimulating activities that very skilfully link to children's current learning needs. Children make excellent progress and are working well above their age in many aspects. n The childminder prepares children for their move to pre-school or school very effectively. She closely focuses on the skills children will need. She conscientiously works with parents and other settings to ensure children's needs and emotional well-being are supported during the transition to the new setting. n The childminder offers young children highly effective activities to develop their literacy skills. She is very skilled and offers precisely targeted challenges to continue to extend children's skills. Children's listening and attention as well as

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their understanding develop excellently. They show exceptional skills for their age. Older children proudly recognise and sound out letters of the alphabet. They persevere excellently to write letters of their name, reviewing their work themselves and telling the childminder that was 'their best'. n The childminder carefully considers ways to offer children interesting activities out in the local community, to develop their understanding of the world and their confidence with new experiences. She takes the children to local parks and on nature walks to explore seasonal changes. They visit interesting events in the

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25 November 2021 local area, such as to see visiting art exhibitions at the town hall and speak with the artists. n The childminder skilfully asks children questions to promote their language and thinking skills as they play. She very effectively supports children to think, plan and solve problems they encounter. Children thrive on the childminder's encouragement when they encounter difficulties. For example, they think and work out ways to successfully create a dark area for their baby doll to sleep. n Children relish playing outside, and the childminder joins them as they make natural soup potions. She extends their learning offering names of the fresh herbs they pick. She offers excellent opportunities for children to explore writing and letter sounds, as they create a menu for their café. However, at times, she leads the play and does not follow children's spontaneous ideas. Instead, she offers other suggestions which children then explore instead of their own.

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Children then miss the chance to fully explore their current fascinations and develop confidence in their own ideas and themselves even further. n The childminder sets high standards for her practice and takes great pride in her work. She has rigorous self-evaluation processes and works closely with her co- childminder to outline areas for improvement within their practice. They work as an effective team, capitalising upon each other's strengths. The childminder is passionate about her role. She networks with other local providers to share ideas for best practice and to develop her skills and provision further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows what actions to take if she has a concern about a child's safety. She renews her safeguarding knowledge through a range of appropriate training. She ensures any risks to children's welfare are minimised. She is aware of the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and the stress it has put on families. She is vigilant to any indications that families may need further support, and she is ready to act quickly to provide this for them. She works closely with her co-childminder to carefully consider all areas of their provision, eliminating hazards to ensure that children can play safely.

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should:

n follow children's interests consistently as they play, to develop their confidence in themselves and their ideas even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557409 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10175250 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and works with her co-childminder, her son, from his home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. The inspector observed the children, the childminder and her co- childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires and letters. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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25 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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