Childminder 953844

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's happiness is at the centre of this homely and welcoming setting. The childminder gets to know children and families well. This helps children to settle and develop secure bonds with her. Children show that they are comfortable and happy.

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The provision is good

Children are full of smiles and enjoy the activities the childminder provides. They can independently select what they want to play with and, with support from the childminder, they can access a wider range of resources. The childminder follows children's interests and plans activities linked to these. She listens to children throughout the day and uses their suggestions to help her plan. For example, children ask to go to the park and the childminder uses this opportunity to develop their physical skills and ensure that they get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They listen and respond to the childminder and follow instructions well. Children learn to take turns. For instance, during a game of picture lotto, children patiently wait their turn even though they are excited. Children receive lots of encouragement and are regularly praised for their efforts and achievements. This helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear intentions for her curriculum and what she wants children to achieve while attending. She knows children well, which enables her to meet their learning needs. She uses the information she gathers from her observations and assessments of children's learning to help her plan. This helps to build on what children already know and can do. n Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder talks with children as they play and supports them to build up their vocabulary. She repeats words clearly back to them support to their pronunciation during activities. She engages and supports speech through back-and-forth communication. n The childminder keeps mandatory training up to date and carries out independent research into different topics. However, she does not extend the focus on her professional development to raise her good quality teaching to the next level.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides daily feedback and photos to them about their children's care and what they have been learning. Parents comment that they are happy with the care provided. The childminder gains parents' and children's views regularly to help her to evaluate the care she provides. n Overall, children begin to develop good levels of independence. For example,

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need to do better?

28 September 2022 they make choices about their learning and what they would like to do. However, children are not consistently encouraged to do things for themselves, for example, to wash their own hands or wipe their own noses. This means that opportunities to develop their independence skills are not always identified or promoted. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies ways to improve the experiences children receive in her care. For instance, the childminder has recently renovated an outdoor playhouse with the help of the children. She used their ideas to make a space for them to develop their imaginative play further. n The childminder offers children many opportunities to learn about their external environment. She makes good use of the local parks and large, open spaces to further develop children's understanding of the natural world. For example, children excitedly watch as squirrels move through nearby trees. They help to

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collect pinecones and enjoy watching aeroplanes as they fly through the sky. n The childminder has developed good partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares information with them to offer continuity in care and learning. For instance, she shares assessments and talks with them regularly at drop off and collections.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child may be at risk. The childminder knows who to report her concerns too, should the need arise. She knows the process to follow should anyone make an allegation against her. The childminder supervises children well and teaches them how to use equipment safely. She carries out daily risk assessments of her home and when taking children on outings, to help ensure that their safety is supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 953844 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10234600 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 7 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She operates Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written testimonials. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of individuals living in the household. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and discussed their progress. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 September 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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