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 respond positively to the childminder. She has a calm, reassuring approach and helps children feel secure in her care. Children initiate their own play well. They become absorbed pushing their toy cars up and down the ramps of a garage and concentrate well when fitting shapes onto the top of a wooden train. Babies sit securely in a low chair. They reach out to press and pull colourful, easy to hold plastic rods on an interactive toy. Overall, children interact well together in their play. Older children show kindness to their younger friends and bring them toys that they like. The childminder is keen for children to learn and provides toys and resources that support their curiosity and interest. Children listen well to a favourite story. They like lifting the flaps on the pages to see which animals are underneath. They excitedly tell the childminder about the dolphins and crabs they see in the pictures. They begin to count the number of sea creatures they see on

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The provision is good

The childminder changed the arrival and collection arrangements to keep children and families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, and parents did not enter the home. She kept parents informed about their children's activities and their progress. If parents and children were unable to attend, she provided them with activities to do at home and kept in regular contact.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continues to develop her knowledge and understanding of children's learning. For example, she researches children's early mathematical development and provides further activities to support their numeracy skills. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. Children enjoy going with her to see the animals at a pet shop. They see the fish swimming around and talk about their colours. Children smile as they hear the parrot in the shop say 'Hello,' when they walk past. Children show interest in a spider and like to see what insects are hiding under a stone in the garden. n Children have fun playing musical instruments and they like listening to the childminder sing their favourite songs. They begin to follow the actions of some songs, and wave their arms to mimic the wipers on a bus. n The childminder gets to know children well and understands their developmental

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stages. She provides a broad curriculum to promote their learning. However, at times, she does not implement this as effectively as possible. For example, sometimes the childminder does not provide activities that challenge children's learning through play consistently well and help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. She reads stories that children enjoy and they listen well. Children excitedly lift

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14 June 2022 the flap in the book and say 'It's a cow,' when they see the picture underneath. n Children behave well overall. The childminder encourages children to tidy up their toys and talks to them about respecting the needs of others. However, she has not fully considered further ways to encourage children to manage their feelings and learn to share more readily. n Children enjoy going with the childminder for walks in the local community or to nearby toddler groups. They develop their social skills and confidence. For example, children are keen to tell a visitor that an owl says 'Twit woo'. Children like to feed the ducks at a nearby pond and learn about keeping themselves safe when near water. n The childminder talks with children about foods that help to keep them fit and strong. Children like to help her with cooking activities, such as making banana bread or cheese straws. However, at times, the childminder does not fully

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support children to enjoy healthy snacks and establish clear handwashing routines to promote their awareness of healthy lifestyles consistently well. n Children begin to use their imaginations well in their play. For example, they enjoy playing with small-world character toys from a favourite television programme. They cuddle their 'babies' and tuck them into a buggy to push them around the floor. They talk about making a 'raspberry ice-cream birthday cake'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an appropriate awareness of safeguarding issues and understands her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She completes training to help keep her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding up to date. She is aware of the relevant safeguarding agencies to contact in the event of any concern arising about children's well-being. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home and puts appropriate prevention measures in place. For example, she fits stair gates across the kitchen and stairs to minimise children's unsupervised access. She follows clear procedures for outings, for example to help children get in and out of her car safely.

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should:

n continue to develop planning to provide activities that support and challenge children's learning consistently well n make the most of opportunities to help children learn about the importance of following healthy lifestyles n consider further ways to help children to learn how to manage their feelings consistently well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472704 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10218614 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 31 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Durrington, Wiltshire. The childminder is available to care for children from Monday to Thursday, 7.45am until 5.30pm, all year round. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide 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 and the childminder completed a joint observation and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector observed children's interactions in play and discussed their learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including required policies and first-aid certificates. n The inspector and the childminder had discussions about the curriculum offered.

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Inspection activities

14 June 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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