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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are very happy with the childminder and her assistant. They settle quickly and with ease, receiving sensitive and caring support and encouragement from the childminder and her assistant. The childminder and her assistant are positive, supportive and always on hand to provide children with activities based on their interests, helping the newest children to feel safe, comfortable and relaxed.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a targeted curriculum and is clear about what she wants children to learn when with her. She provides an environment that is homely, warm and welcoming. The childminder has set up resources and areas of her home that develop children's curiosity and interest and encourage them to freely explore. Children enjoy jumping in puddles and looking at the effects of the water splashing, laughing happily. Indoors, younger children explore safely, noticing the effects of sensory toys that make different sounds, colours and effects.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder and her assistant know all the children well and what they need next to progress. They support children to learn about expectations for good behaviour and are positive role models.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant work very well together as a team, sharing tasks and providing familiar routine and consistency for children. They are very caring and supportive of children and meet the children's care needs well. n The childminder's curriculum focuses on children's independence and physical and personal development. She makes sure that children learn to do things for themselves, ready for their move on to school. Older children learn to dress and undress for outdoor and indoor play and to pour drinks at mealtimes. They learn about safe play as they use the equipment and toys and when crossing the road. They go to local places of interest where they learn to jump, walk and climb. Younger children enjoy exploring using mirrors and laugh at their reflection. n There are effective partnerships with parents. The childminder works successfully with parents to ensure that they can meet children's needs. She

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finds out detailed information about what parents know about their children. This enables her to provide consistency and care that ensures children feel welcome and at home from the very first day they start. The childminder and her assistant provide parents with regular updates on what their children enjoy and can do. They share children's next steps with parents so children receive continuity between their home and the childminder's. n Children are very confident, including those that have only just started, because of the support and encouragement the childminder and her assistant provide.

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14 September 2022 They engage children well to look at books. Children enjoy frequent story times with the childminder and her assistant. They engage in conversations about what they can see and know from the pictures. Children really enjoy the resources available and explore. Although the childminder and her assistant are on hand to ensure children are safe and happy, at times, they do not extend learning further based on what children need to learn next, missing opportunities to challenge children. n The childminder has only just started childminding again, and she and her assistant work together to evaluate practices and make changes. This has led them to change the number of resources so children have more space to play. However, the childminder does not monitor teaching practices, routines and children's experiences as closely as she could, to act more promptly to make relevant changes that will extend children's experiences during mealtimes,

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need to do better?

provide more space for focused play outdoors and allow children to interact more with others, for example. n Children are beginning to develop relationships with others during some of the opportunities the childminder provides. However, she and her assistant miss opportunities to develop this further, so children can socialise, play with and communicate more with their peers during the day. n The childminder and her assistant make good use of training to develop their practices and teaching. This has improved indoor learning opportunities for children and how she uses children's starting points more closely when planning for future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of their responsibility to protect children from harm. They attend regular updates and training to ensure their knowledge of safeguarding matters remains current. They recognise indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow to keep children safe. The childminder is clear about her responsibility to monitor her assistant's practices, so she remains suitable to work with children. Children play safely under the watchful eyes of the childminder and her assistant. Children learn to use equipment safely, for example when at the park and soft-play area.

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should:

n focus interactions and activities more closely on children's key next steps to provide more targeted challenges n provide more activities and support that help children to socialise, interact, communicate and build stronger relationships with their peers

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should:

14 September 2022 n monitor teaching and routines more closely to identify weaker aspects of practice more promptly, to build on what works well and extend children's experiences further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441221 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10231809 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 6 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Allington, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a foundation degree qualification in childcare and education. She is funded to provide free early education for children aged three years. The childminder works with an assistant full time, who holds a level 3 qualification in early 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 childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector talked to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

14 September 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

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