Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps up to date with current safeguarding practices by attending regular training. She knows the signs and symptoms to look for that may be a cause for concern. She knows how to report any concerns and allegations. She has conversations with older children in her care to ensure they know how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder ensures her premises are safe for children. For example, the garden has a small fence, to stop children falling from the raised area. Any spillages are cleaned up immediately to ensure children do not slip over. The external doors are kept locked and older children understand not to unlock them without the childminder present. n The childminder describes how she builds strong bonds with children and families, to support their emotional well-being. For example, before starting she has settling-in periods, where she gets to know the children and parents to start

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building relationships with them. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning needs and how to plan from children's interests. n The childminder understands the value of working closely with parents and other professionals. She explains how she shares children's learning and development with parents. She knows how to refer children for additional help, if it is required. n Through discussions, the childminder explains how she supports children to behave in a positive way. For example, she gets down to children's level and calmly explains why the behaviour is not appropriate. n The childminder explains how she supports the development of children's communication and language skills. For example, when children mispronounce words, she repeats the word with the correct pronunciation. She also uses books

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and role-play opportunities to promote children's communication. n The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. She explains how she encourages children to run and play outside in all weathers. She frequently takes children on walks to the park and around the neighbourhood. She promotes healthy eating by providing nutritional snacks. n The childminder describes how she kept in contact with parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, she kept in touch via phone calls and met up for walks in the park, when regulations allowed.

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This provision meets requirements

29 March 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 2529291 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10208407 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in June 2019 and live in Melksham, Wiltshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a level 3 qualification in preparing to work in home-based childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum could be implemented and the impact that this could have on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

29 March 2022 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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