Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains that she has the same ambitions and expectations for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains in detail how she takes the time to understand children's needs and modifies the provision so that children feel safe, calm and at home when in her care. n The childminder explains how she supports children's emotional well-being. She describes how she prioritises celebrating anything that is important for children. For example, by providing birthday parties and including all children in the preparations for these events. The childminder also describes how teaching children to care for pets helps children to develop empathy and nurturing characteristics by feeding, brushing or simply stroking the childminder's cats and rabbits. n The childminder has a particular focus on how she supports children's confidence. She describes how she encourages children to be patient and stay

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with an idea, no matter how long it takes. For example, planting and growing vegetables from seeds right through to harvest, when they prepare and cook vegetables for their families. She describes the pride that children have in their achievements. n The childminder describes how she builds routines for children to help them grow in independence. For example, she explains how children put their shoes and coats away using the labelled hooks she has provided, so that children can manage their belongings. n The childminder has considered how to make the premises suitable for children. She provides a wide range of carefully selected resources both indoors and outdoors. She explains how different activities support children's development. She also describes how she looks for opportunities to broaden children's experiences by providing trips to local farms, and uses farm-animal toys to encourage imaginative play and reinforce new vocabulary that children have

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learned on their trip. n The childminder explains how she works in partnership with parents to support children's development. She describes how she develops positive strategies with parents to support children's behaviour. n The childminder is knowledgeable about keeping children safe that she cares for. She explains how she teaches children to keep safe when they are walking near roads. The childminder takes into account her risk assessments both in her home and when taking children on trips out to the park. She knows how to identify potential signs of abuse and who to contact if she has concerns about a child.

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This provision meets requirements

16 November 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2581529 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10251019 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. She works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation. n The childminder and inspector discussed how she organises the early years provision.

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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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16 November 2022 16 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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