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 form close relationships with the childminder and his co-childminder. They show respect for them and the childminder's home. They are careful and considerate with the toys and resources, and conscientiously tidy things away. Children enjoy the childminder's company. He is considerate of their needs and follows their interests and ideas closely, and children thrive on the attention they receive.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy repeating activities, such as their favourite game of snakes and ladders. The childminder plans further challenges, to continue to extend their skills. Older children apply themselves very well to solving problems. They work to recognise double-digit numbers. They keep on trying, using a technique the childminder teaches them, and are proud when they get the number right. They show strong positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has adapted his practice to keep children safe during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Parents drop off and pick up their children at the front door, to support social distancing. The childminder shares information verbally and works with his co-childminder, using their online system to update parents about their child's progress. During periods of national lockdown, they kept in touch with families through regular messaging and by sharing useful activities. This maintained their relationships and helped parents to support their children's learning at home.

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n The childminder sets out his home with a highly organised range of stimulating resources and activities. Children delight in exploring the different areas, and activities set out. They have fun with the childminder as they play imaginatively in the upstairs playroom. They enjoy stories and games in the lounge and art activities in the kitchen. n Children develop a love of stories. The childminder enthusiastically reads to children and promotes open discussions to extend their learning. Children enjoy acting out parts of the story with him, moving and 'whooshing' the book. He gives them time to remember and formulate words that he knows they have encountered before, such as telescope. n The childminder knows children well. Through his observations of children and his interactions with them, he is aware of what children can do and what they need to learn next. He uses his knowledge of the children to develop their

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learning and skills. At times, he introduces interesting and relevant challenges as children play and explore. However, he does not consistently make the most of all spontaneous opportunities for children to practise their skills.

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need to do better?

25 November 2021 n The childminder and co-childminder work closely and very effectively with parents to gather information about children's routines and interests at home and use these to complement the care and education they provide in the setting. Parents are very positive. They comment that their children are incredibly happy to attend and come out beaming when they collect them. They say children have become confident and interested in learning new things. n Children learn about the similarities and the differences between themselves and others and learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder helps children to appreciate this as he highlights different food preferences. Children talk about what they like. The childminder discusses his own favourites and the concept that some people choose to or cannot eat certain things. n Children develop their physical skills and coordination very well in fun games

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with the childminder in his garden. He plays alongside children and ensures the games offer challenge for them. He talks about different techniques and offers them ideas and tips to try. They persevere excellently and smile proudly as they successfully get their ball into the hoop. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. He works closely with his co- childminder to evaluate their practice and identify areas for development. They work very well together and share the same vision to provide high-quality care and education at their setting. The childminder undertakes a range of online training to develop his knowledge and skills further and help enhance his practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder assesses the safety of his home to identify and eliminate any potential risks and hazards. He understands the indicators that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. He is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as children being exposed to extreme views. The childminder is also aware of the impact of mental health concerns, particularly stemming from the lack of socialisation and opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has good knowledge of child protection protocols and procedures to follow if he has any concerns for the safety and well-being of children and families in his care.

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n make the most of spontaneous opportunities to develop children's skills, and progress their development to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557411 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10175246 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 lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. He works with his co-childminder and operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status. He 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 they implement 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 his 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 their procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

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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