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 Good

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and secure. They seek reassurance and comfort from the childminder when they are nervous. The support children receive enables them to gradually relax and take part in a variety of activities that help them to make good progress. Children are motivated to learn and keen to join in. For example, the childminder builds on their interest in a favourite book and they enthusiastically join in with making 'Gruffalo crumble'.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well. She seeks starting points for each child from their parents and uses these as the basis for her own assessment of their development. The childminder is aware of areas that children need extra help with. For example, she ensures that children that need extra support with their social skills have varied opportunities to meet and interact with other children.

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The provision is good

The childminder kept in touch with children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. When children returned, she adapted the environment to make cleaning easier. She also made more use of local fields, parks and woods so that children were out in the fresh air. Parents did not come into the house until recently, so the childminder has been making effective use of social media to keep in touch with them, in addition to daily discussion.

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need to do better?

n The childminder accurately assesses children's levels of development and plans activities to ensure that they can work towards the next steps in their learning. For example, she helps children practise counting to five so that they can do this consistently before learning to count to 10. n Children develop good communication skills. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing, asks questions to encourage conversation and gives them time to respond. Children learn new vocabulary, such as 'ladybird', and practise linking words together. n The childminder has a dedicated playroom which helps children develop a good sense of belonging. However, it is somewhat crowded, which does not fully support children to make choices about what to play with. n Children develop independence skills. When baking, they learn to cut the butter and then have a go at rubbing the butter and flour together. Children also

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need to do better?

develop excellent physical skills as they carefully fill the cake cases and then move the filled cases to the baking tray. n Children are well behaved. They listen carefully to the childminder and willingly follow her instructions. n The childminder uses effective teaching methods to support children. She clearly explains and demonstrates activities to children and offers lots of praise for their

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1 April 2022 achievements. For example, when children suggest tipping the raisins out on to the table to make it easier to pick them up, she praises their good idea. n Children learn about good hygiene. They help to clean the table and wash their hands before a cooking activity. The childminder explains why this is necessary in age-appropriate language. n The childminder has taken positive steps to meet the recommendations set at her last inspection. She seeks feedback from parents about her practice to help her develop it further. The childminder has introduced more activities and resources to help children learn about similarities and differences between people. For example, when she has cared for Polish children, all children have learned the Polish words for different parts of the body.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs that a child might be at risk of harm. She knows when to monitor minor issues and how to make a referral of more serious concerns to the appropriate agencies. The childminder ensures that the premises are safe for children. For example, she has fitted a barrier to prevent them having access to the steep garden steps. Children learn about staying safe. The childminder talks to them about the oven being hot and the fact that they could burn themselves if they touch it when it is on.

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should:

n review the environment to support children to be able to make more choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144824 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10232462 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 3 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. She has an appropriate level 2 childcare qualification.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed it with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

1 April 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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Inspection activities

1 April 2022 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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