Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are relaxed and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They build positive relationships with each other and the adults who care for them. Children behave well and show kindness to each other as they play, sharing toys and helping each other. For example, a child helps another child with the dough activity, helping them to push the dough into the mould. Children are motivated to learn. However, at times, the childminder is not effectively supporting their learning, and children sometimes flit between activities. Children are making steady progress in their learning. They make choices in their play. For example, children ask to play with small water beads. However, the childminder does not support the children to fully extend their learning. For example, she asks some questions but then answers them before the children have time to think. As a result, children are not sufficiently challenged or engaged and move on to another activity

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The provision requires improvement

Children benefit from healthy and nutritious snacks, and they understand why they need to wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder makes good use of the outside area to support children's health and physical development.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder uses appropriate methods to communicate with parents, particularly with sensitive subjects, to make sure that they are working together to support children's health and well-being. For example, the childminder works closely with parents to support children who are potty training. She moves them on to using the toilet when they feel comfortable and more confident.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a lot of training and has been reviewing her practice to improve outcomes for children. However, at times, the childminder is not effectively extending children's learning. During activities, the childminder engages well and asks questions to develop their understanding. The childminder then answers the question for herself rather than allowing the children time to think and respond. For example, the childminder asks them to describe the different textures of the dough and beads. However, before they have the opportunity to answer, the childminder responds, saying 'they are cold'. Children then want to move on to the next activity, and valuable learning opportunities are missed. They are not always given the chance to demonstrate what they know and can do. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She has an open-door policy, and parents can contact her to talk about their child and how they are

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need to do better?

progressing and any concerns they may have. The childminder encourages parents to share what they know about their children and anything they would like the childminder to incorporate in her planning.

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need to do better?

10 October 2022 n The childminder has improved the way she stores resources to give children more independence in their play and learning. For example, some of the toys are displayed so that children know exactly what there is, and some are in boxes with the labels to help children identify them. In general, children are confident to choose what they would like to play with. However, in other areas of children's development, the childminder does not always promote their independence. She is too quick to complete the task for the child rather than allowing them time to do it independently. For example, at snack time, the childminder puts the fruits into their cup rather than allowing them to do it. This does not give children the chance to maximise their mathematical skills, such as by counting how many pieces of fruit and using mathematical language. n Children learn about safety, and the childminder is a positive role model. When

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need to do better?

children play with the water beads and they go onto the floor, the childminder explains that they may slip and that they need to clean them up before somebody has an accident. Children learn to take risks in the outdoor environment and show good levels of confidence as they move around the outdoor area safely. n Children's behaviour is good. They know the boundaries and expectations and respond well. For example, the childminder is a positive role model, and children willingly share resources well and are keen to help each other. During a game of hide and seek, children know whose turn it is next and say, 'it's your turn to hide'. The childminder praises the children and gives high-fives.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has greatly improved her knowledge of safeguarding. She has attended courses and updated her policies and procedures. The childminder understands the importance of making other professionals aware of any concerns she may have. The childminder is alert to possible concerns to a child's welfare. This enables her to safeguard the children in her care. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment and risk assesses, both in the home environment and when on outings. This enables children to be able to move around safely. The childminder employs an assistant who helps when required.

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Due date

10 October 2022 improve teaching methods to allow children time to think and respond to demonstrate what they know and can do. 05/12/2022

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should:

n provide more opportunities to promote children's independence in all aspects of their care and education n increase opportunities in everyday play to support children's mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231909 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10249259 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 11 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Mere, Wiltshire. The setting operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her curriculum and the learning opportunities she provides to meet children's individual needs. n The inspector completed observations, both indoors and outdoors, and discussed the findings with the childminder. n The childminder provided documentation to support her practice, which included a range of training certificates.

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Inspection activities

10 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

10 October 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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