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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have created a calm and relaxed atmosphere. They work together to create a broad curriculum. Children show a positive attitude to their learning. They have access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources. Children form strong bonds with the childminder, her assistant and their peers. Toddlers come for reassuring cuddles and watch as the adults move around the room. Children are happy and comfortable in their surroundings. They move freely around and choose how they want to play. Children learn how to be kind and to play cooperatively with one another. The childminder and her assistant play alongside children and remind them about good behaviour. The childminder has clear rules and boundaries in place. Children know what is expected of them. They are learning to take turns and to share resources. They follow instructions well. For example, they tidy away their toys after playing to prevent any accidents. Children

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The provision is good

anticipate what they will be doing next, which shows they are familiar with the routines. The childminder and her staff provide children with lots of praise and encouragement.

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The provision is good

Children have interesting, enjoyable days with the childminder and her assistant. They often go on outings where they can explore and learn about nature. For example, they love to visit the local parks. Young children learn to manage their own personal care needs, such as putting on their coats and shoes. They confidently and independently choose what they would like to play with. Children are well supported to develop the skills they will need when they go on to school.

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need to do better?

n Children develop a love of reading. They freely access books from the wide variety available to them. They readily choose books to read with the childminder or the assistant, or to look at independently. The childminder also invites children to bring in their favourite books from home to share with their friends. n The childminder and her assistant offer good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. Younger children are encouraged to count in activities and explore and understand size, quantity and positional language. Older children learn to recognise the value of each number. For example, they know that if they have two blocks, they need to add two more to make four and are able to link this to the correct number. n The childminder and her assistant regularly reflect on their practice and the experiences they provide for children. They keep their knowledge up to date

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need to do better?

through regular training. n The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of the children in their care. They use ongoing observations to understand children's level of

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need to do better?

29 June 2022 achievement, interests and learning styles. The childminder incorporates children's next steps in learning into her planning to support their development. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles in the setting. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and have plenty of opportunities for physical play. Children have good opportunities to gain experience of how to manage risk for themselves and to manage their own personal hygiene. For example, children wash their own hands routinely and they take care when using the knives as they help prepare fruit kebabs. n Children show high levels of curiosity in all activities. The childminder and her assistant support this by engaging well with children and asking age-appropriate questions. However, at times, they talk quite loudly over each other, which distracts from the questions. Sometimes, children find it difficult to understand what is being asked. Furthermore, the childminder and her assistant do not

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always allow children time to think and respond to the questions. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder exchanges frequent information with them about children's progress. Parents comment on how well their children have settled with the childminder and recognise the progress they have made in her care. The childminder proactively works with other professionals, including staff at other settings the children attend. n Children are beginning to develop an understanding of the world. For example, they enjoy speaking to a voice-controlled device and know that this will make music, which they thoroughly enjoy singing along to. Older children take care as they use keys to unlock doors on a toy house. They understand that they need the correct key to make the door open,

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of their role to safeguard and protect children. They have effective safeguarding procedures to ensure children are safe. The childminder and her assistant are familiar with the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse, including being exposed to extreme views. They understand the procedures should an allegation be made about them or a member of the childminder's household. Recruitment procedures are robust. The childminder and her assistant supervise children closely to keep them safe. The childminder completes regular checks to ensure her home is safe for children.

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should:

n enable children more time to consider their responses to questions, help them to develop their thinking skills and express their own ideas more effectively

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should:

29 June 2022 n review ways to adapt noise levels so that children can clearly hear what is being asked, to support their understanding and communication skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557782 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10190144 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Bath. The childminder operates from 9am until 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, term time only. The childminder works alongside her assistant and they both hold a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder receives funding for early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions of the childminder and her assistant with the children, indoors and outdoors, to assess the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of the assistant's suitability and training. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through those spoken to on the day and through feedback forms. 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

29 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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Inspection activities

29 June 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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