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 Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children show that they feel secure in the childminder's care and that they have formed close relationships with her. For example, when they sing a song about 'love', they have a group cuddle. Children jump and clap enthusiastically when joining in with action songs, moving their bodies to the music. The childminder role models the actions as she joins in, reminding the children not to forget to touch their shoulders. When they remember, she uses praise and encouragement, and this boosts the children's self-esteem. As a result, they happily applaud themselves when they have finished, showing that they feel proud of their achievements.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have a clearly sequenced curriculum, and she does not plan precisely for what she wants children to learn next. Generally, children choose their activities. Although the childminder interacts with the children, she does not encourage them effectively to engage in conversations and share their ideas. Therefore, children do not make the progress of which they are capable.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has daily chats with parents about their child's routines and what activities they have done. However, she does not inform parents about children's next steps and how they can support these at home. The childminder does not liaise with other settings children used to attend to ensure information is shared about their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has identified that she does not plan a broad range of activities to promote children's learning effectively. Rather, she allows the children to lead their own play. However, she has not improved this aspect of practice. This means that her teaching does not focus on helping children make the best possible progress in all the areas of learning. n The childminder talks to the children as they play and shows interest in what they are doing. They sing lots of songs and read books together. However, she asks questions that require a one-word answer, and she does not engage them in meaningful conversations. This means that she does not expand children's vocabulary or encourage their thinking effectively to help them make even better progress in their communication and language development. n Young children behave well. The childminder offers them praise and encouragement to help them learn to share and take turns. She encourages

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them to use good manners, such as by saying 'please' and 'thank you'. On occasion, she has not managed one of her own children's behaviour appropriately in front of minded children. This has the potential to impact negatively on other children. n Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They visit local

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need to do better?

10 November 2022 parks where they learn to use the apparatus safely and to take managed risks. Children explore the woods with the childminder and learn about nature and the seasons, such as the changing colours of the leaves in autumn. n Children visit local groups where they learn about and meet the people in their community. Children can socialise with other adults and children, which promotes their social development. n The childminder has attended a variety of training, including mandatory courses. She knows that children develop in different ways and that she needs to work closely with parents to engage them to seek any extra support that children may need. This helps her close any emerging gaps in learning. n Children enjoy engaging in role play. They act out real-life experiences, including making lunches and feeding the dolls. This supports their imaginations. Children show good hand-eye coordination as they draw and make shapes using a

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need to do better?

magnetic drawing board. This supports them to develop their hand muscles in readiness for early writing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. She knows who to contact if she is worried about a child's well-being or if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder knows to supervise children and to always keep them with her. She carries out risk assessments of the premises to help her keep children safe. For example, they do not use the garden in wet weather, as it is muddy and slippery.

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Due date

ensure all children's behaviour is managed appropriately 18/11/2022

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Due date

raise the quality of planning to focus teaching on what children need to learn next, to help them make the best possible progress in all areas of learning 08/12/2022

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Due date

improve the programme for communication and language to extend and broaden children's vocabulary to help them make even better progress. 08/12/2022

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should:

n share information with parents about what their children need to learn next and how they can continue to support their children's development at home n liaise closely with other settings children attend, or have attended, to provide consistency in supporting children's welfare and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2675039 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10258925 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in March 2022. She lives in Bulford, Wiltshire. The childminder offers care from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. She has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and the impact this was having on their learning. They discussed the learning taking place and the strengths and areas for development. n The childminder made some key documentation available for the inspector to view. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she works in partnership with parents.

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Inspection activities

10 November 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 November 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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