Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she promotes children's learning and development. She describes how she monitors any gaps in children's learning and how she plans enjoyable activities to help children make progress. She demonstrates a wide range of experiences that she offers, including craft activities, role play, playing games and visits within the local community. n The childminder demonstrates that she knows the importance of developing and broadening children's speech and vocabulary. She talks about how she initiates conversations with children about topics that they are interested in and how she introduces new words for children to learn. n The childminder places a high priority on fostering children's enjoyment of books. She has a range of quality texts for children to access in all areas of the provision. She describes how she uses lots of opportunities to read books with children and regularly links these books with topics that children are learning

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about in the other settings that they attend. n The childminder is able to demonstrate a carefully planned and cared for learning environment for children to enjoy. She explains how different resources have been selected to help children's development across the seven areas of learning. She is confident to explain how she has designed the environment to promote children's imaginative and collaborative skills. n The childminder shares her knowledge of the importance of developing children's understanding of themselves and developing empathy and consideration towards others. She explains her strategies to help children build positive friendships and how to resolve disagreements. n The childminder knows the importance of working closely with parents and local agencies. She talks about how she uses her observations and discussions with parents to make sure that children's individual needs are met. n The childminder knows how to protect children from harm. She is knowledgeable

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about the potential signs of abuse and knows what to do to report concerns. She uses risk assessments to minimise potential risks to children and attends training to keep her knowledge up to date.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2550667 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10221569 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 4 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Winterslow, Salisbury, Wiltshire. She offers after-school care throughout the year and sometimes during the school holidays. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they use the environment to promote children's learning and well-being. n The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation with the childminder, including the suitability of members of the household and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how they safeguard children.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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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13 July 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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