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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are settled and happy in the care of this experienced childminder. They confidently make choices about what to do and operate independently, showing how secure they feel in the setting. Children interact well with the childminder and with each other. For example, they enjoy playing together in the sand and working as a team to fill a truck with water and roll it down the slide to see what happens. Children are well behaved and respectful to one another. They talk about whose turn it is and make sure that everyone can join in.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's development and what they need to do next to continue to make good progress. She uses this information to provide a varied range of suitable resources and activities to support their learning. For example, for children moving on to the next stage in their education she has set up the role-play area with a school theme and children practise the independent skills they will need there. Children enjoy a variety of outings, including to the local safari park where they learn first hand about wildlife. They describe their favourite animals, including the baby giraffes.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. This enables her to adapt her planning and activities to take account of their interests and help each of them to move on to the next steps in their individual learning. It also means that she knows how each child learns best and she builds on this to motivate and engage them. The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn and how to sequence and embed their learning. n Children have good manners, which they use without prompting. They know the house rules. When asked by the childminder, they explain that they should not run indoors. Children willingly follow instructions and know routines. For example, they help to tidy up when they have finished playing outdoors. n Children are confident communicators, who chat articulately to other children and adults. They initiate conversations, describe what they are doing and use language effectively in their imaginative play. They are eager to take part in

p.2

need to do better?

activities and experiments. For example, they explore a large rainbow made of different coloured sands and wonder out loud what will happen when they mix the colours together. n The childminder works well with parents. She seeks feedback from them and acts on their views. She has, for example, introduced more messy play following a parental request for this. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's progress online and through daily discussion. Parents comment on the good progress made by their children and the support that the childminder gives to the whole family.

p.2

need to do better?

10 August 2022 n Children learn about the world around them as they go out in the local area. However, the childminder does not actively provide further experiences to help them learn more about different people, families, and communities. n The childminder is vigilant about protecting children from the sun and helping them learn to act responsibly in extremely hot weather. Children wear sun cream and hats while they play in the garden. The childminder tells them that she will move an activity they are playing with into the shade so they can keep cooler. Children learn that they need to drink more water and that they need to stay indoors when the temperature becomes too hot. n The childminder has many years of experience and has a qualification in early years. However, she has not recently developed her skills further in order to enhance the quality of her teaching and provide further challenge and support to

p.2

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her understanding of safeguarding and has a good knowledge of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. This includes knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including online safety and the risk of radicalisation. The childminder has a secure knowledge of what to do if she has concerns and who she needs to contact. She ensures that children can play safely. For example, the front door is kept locked at all times and the garden is fully enclosed. The childminder helps children learn about how to stay safe. For example, she reminds them that their shoes may become slippery when they get wet.

p.3

should:

n provide richer experiences to help children learn about different people, families, and communities n build on existing knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and provide further challenge and support to children to help them make even more progress.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY468311 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10236264 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2017

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Westbury, Wiltshire. She works on Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays, Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

p.4

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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

p.4

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

10 August 2022 10 August 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6