Rackley-Lee, Lyndsey Michelle Violet

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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for the children in her care. Children understand the routines of the day and know what to expect, which helps them to feel safe and secure. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and responds quickly, such as when they need a snack or a rest.

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The provision is good

Children have fun and laugh as they play. They follow their own interests and make choices about what they play with. Children show they are motivated to learn and have good self-esteem. For example, they persevere when they find it tricky to clip the pieces of construction together to create aeroplanes.

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The provision is good

Children develop healthy lifestyles in the childminder's care. They benefit from daily outdoor activities where they enjoy fresh air and exercise. The childminder involves children in cooking healthy snacks and teaches them about good oral health.

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The provision is good

The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. She uses this information to offer high-quality care and education, including for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She has high expectations for all children, including children with SEND, to make good progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly evaluates the setting. She carries out regular training to directly impact children's learning and development. For example, she has recently completed training on ways to teach children about oral health. n The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable. She has a good understanding of how young children learn and wants them to achieve their best. She plans activities that are based on children's interest covering all areas of the curriculum. n Children receive good support to develop their personal, social and emotional skills. They learn to share resources and are respectful to each other, as the childminder is a good role model. They are beginning to learn what makes them unique, and this grounding is preparing their resilience for later in life. n Children enjoy regular walks to the park, woods and local zoo. They have opportunities to gain experience about different people in the local area, such as

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need to do better?

visits to toddler groups and local farms. Children develop a good understanding of the world around them. n Children are quick to settle with this approachable childminder, allowing parents to confidently drop off at the door. The childminder has built strong relationships with families who trust her. She knows the children well. She accurately tracks their progress and puts strategies in place to narrow any gaps in learning quickly

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need to do better?

5 October 2022 and effectively. n Parents speak highly about their own and their children's experiences at the setting. They say that they receive good-quality verbal and electronic feedback about their children's learning. Parents feel that the childminder goes 'above and beyond' to meet the needs of the children. They are confident that their children are safe and are very well cared for. n Children ask lots of questions and are eager to learn. They comfortably communicate their needs. They show independence, such as when managing their personal needs or selecting resources. They happily engage with their friends and the childminder. The childminder introduces new words to broaden children's vocabulary. However, on occasion, children are not given enough time to process questions and respond. n Children learn early mathematical skills. For example, children learn to match patterns and talk about 'big' and 'small'. However, the childminder does not

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need to do better?

consistently maximise the opportunities to develop children's mathematical understanding of numbers and counting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding practices and how to keep children safe in her care. She is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk from harm. The childminder can confidently discuss local safeguarding procedures and the steps to take, should concern for a child's well-being arise. She attends regular safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge is current. The childminder takes care to ensure she always has the children in sight to safely supervise them and enable them to play in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n develop children's thinking skills further by allowing them time to respond to questions n develop consistency in supporting children's mathematical development, particularly children's understanding of numbers and counting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459617 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10236099 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 6 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four 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 inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children indoors to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents. This included evidence of suitability and training. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback forms and parents who were available on the day. 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

5 October 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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