Dobinson, Thomas Jacob Edwin

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and his co-childminder have an exceptionally strong and caring ethos that puts the children at the centre of everything they do. They work extremely well together to meet children's individual needs and support their emotional development and confidence excellently. Children have developed strong attachments and lovely beneficial relationships with them.

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The provision is outstanding

Children make exceptional progress. The childminder plans an interesting curriculum that gives children rich experiences, motivating and inspiring them very effectively. Children develop an excellent sense of responsibility and strong independence and personal care skills for their age. The childminder's enthusiasm and optimistic outlook helps children to develop very positive attitudes to learning. Children are closely supported to think about and solve problems they encounter, such as working out ways to successfully transport fruit in the trailer of the little ride-on tractor. With the childminder's encouragement, children persevere and do things for themselves. They conscientiously tidy toys away, take off and hang up their coats and tidy their shoes. The childminder has perfected highly effective and carefully thought-out routines to ensure each child receives individual teaching to develop to their full potential. Children of all ages, including older babies, persevere

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The provision is outstanding

to chop fruit and vegetables and spread their toppings on their lunch items. They gain extremely beneficial and useful skills to support their future success and their eventual move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's knowledge of the children in his care is excellent. He is acutely aware of any areas where they may be at risk of falling behind their expected development. He works very closely with his co-childminder. They have a strong cycle of observation, assessment and planning that precisely supports children's next steps in learning. They focus very closely on ensuring children make excellent progress and acquire an extensive range of skills. n The childminder stimulates children's interests in books, skilfully linking to children's current fascinations. Older boys are inspired to use textbooks. The childminder models using these as a source of information, pointing out text and words, and the boys become absorbed in the books, looking at the different pictures. They knowledgeably recognise dinosaurs and different sea creatures, naming them and talking about their individual characteristics.

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need to do better?

n Children have superb opportunities to be active in the fresh air and learn about the natural world. The childminder inspires them excellently and he is mindful to let children have plenty of time to investigate and test out their ideas. Children marvel at the concept of picking fruit from trees and collect apples and pears in the childminder's garden. They count, compare sizes and weigh the fruit. They

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28 September 2022 play imaginatively with the fruit, acting out mealtimes at the outdoor playhouse or transporting the fruit in trailers and carts. They are inspired, busy and have a great deal of fun. They explore many different concepts, practising and perfecting their skills very effectively. n The childminder leads by example and treats children with kindness and respect. He offers clear explanations to help them understand the boundaries in place for their safety and learn to share the toys and resources. He uses praise very effectively to acknowledge their achievements. As a result, children understand what they are doing well, and their behaviour is exemplary. n Partnership working is a very successful and a central feature of the childminder's and co-childminder's practice. They work very closely with parents, carers and other settings children attend, regularly sharing information to help inform their assessments and planning and ensure there is a combined approach

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to the support children receive. Parents are exceptionally positive about both childminders' excellent communication, and say they felt listened to right from the start. n The childminder is extremely enthusiastic, highly motivated and fully committed to his provision. He works exceptionally well with his co-childminder, ensuring excellent practice in all areas. Self-evaluation is an integral part of their work, and they welcome the views of parents and children on all aspects to help them identify areas to develop their practice even further. The childminder undertakes reading and research, constantly seeking new and improved ways of working, striving to provide the best he can for the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an in-depth understanding of how to recognise and refer any concerns about children's welfare. He ensures he keeps his knowledge up to date through a wide range of training. The childminder's excellent organisation and thorough risk assessments ensure that children's safety is always promoted. He is vigilant as babies and children play, monitoring and supporting them closely while also ensuring they have the freedom to explore independently and develop their confidence and skills. He reminds them of safe practices and offers excellent explanations to further children's understanding. For example, he sensitively helps children think and safely navigate areas and slopes in the garden while they are on ride-on toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463582 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10236200 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 14 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. He operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. They also offer overnight care on request. They call their joint childcare 'Little Munchkin Patch'. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged three years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how he implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder, the co-childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of two activities together. n The inspector observed the children, the childminder and co-childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed his procedures for safeguarding the children.

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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.

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Inspection activities

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