Pauline Mary Crane

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 show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's setting. Those children who find it difficult to settle receive warm attention and cuddles from the childminder and her assistants. Children develop their curiosity well and have good opportunities to make choices about what to do. They have access to an extremely wide range of accessible and attractive resources that they enjoy and engage with. Children learn to respect and understand the differing needs and abilities of their friends and of others. Children enjoy a variety of local and extended outings and visits, including to parks and farms. They take part in activities that build on their interests and backgrounds and take account of what they should learn next.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants praise children well and celebrate their achievements. This helps to build their self-esteem. Older children develop their imagination. They show delight when they make potions from rainwater and leaves with their friends and explore different textures. Younger children are read to frequently. They show interest in stories as they sit on the childminder's or her assistants' lap and look at books. Children are beginning to learn how to turn the pages. They beam when they receive praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps develop their early reading skills. Babies babble with excitement as they take turns to climb steps on the slide, which develops their physical skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents say that they were well supported.

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need to do better?

n Children gain the skills they will need when they go on to school. For example, the childminder and her assistants help them to become confident and independent. Children make choices and decisions as they move freely around the play areas and help themselves to resources. n Children behave well. They learn to share with each other. They show compassion and care towards their younger friends. The childminder and her assistants adapt play to make sure all children are included. Children notice their friends watching their play and invite them in to experience the fun that they are having. n The childminder works well with a variety of other professionals, such as health visitors and speech and language specialists, which has an impact on children's development. She understands the importance of sharing information to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder reflects on her and her assistants' practice. They attend regular

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training. This helps them to adapt their practice and to improve outcomes for

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31 May 2022 the children. Generally, the standard of teaching is good. However, the childminder does not always evaluate her assistants effectively to ensure all teaching is of a consistently high standard. n Younger children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts, such as big, tiny and small. However, the childminder and her assistants do not make the most of opportunities to promote numbers in daily play to support early maths skills. n Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the wider world as they visit different places in the local community, such as parks and farms. They develop an understanding of the world as they learn about different festivals and similarities and differences. n The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles. They learn about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating. Children develop good physical skills through daily outside play where they

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climb, balance and play football in the well-developed outdoor area. n Children develop a strong sense of belonging. They have close relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Some children struggled to settle in. The childminder worked closely with parents to develop strategies to support this. These children have become secure and settled. They happily say goodbye to their parents each morning. This is because they are safe in the knowledge that they are well cared for by the childminder and her assistants. Children are content and happy here. This means they can flourish. The childminder's partnerships with parents are effective.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants understand the child protection procedures, including safeguarding issues that may have an impact on children. They have an appropriate understanding of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse and know what to do if they are worried about a child. Recruitment procedures are robust. The childminder maintains accurate records of attendance and records relating to children's health. The childminder and her assistants teach children how to manage their own risks. For example, children understand the importance of crossing the road safely and to be aware of younger children as they swing on the rope swing.

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should:

n strengthen the support given to assistants to ensure that they all offer the children the same high-quality interactions to support their learning further n provide more opportunities for children to learn and understand the concepts of

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480869 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10231913 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 18 Number of children on roll 39 Date of previous inspection 1 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Stockley, near Calne, Wiltshire. She works with two assistants. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 observed the childminder's and her assistants' interactions with the children, indoors and outdoors, to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of staff's suitability and training. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback forms available on the day. n The inspector completed a learning walk across all areas of the house and gardens to understand how the provision is organised.

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Inspection activities

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

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