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

The childminder has worked to make some improvements to her provision since the last inspection. She knows what she wants the children to learn. However, she does not always plan effectively to consistently provide learning opportunities to meet the needs of all the children in her care. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always provided with opportunities to explore or engage in activities that are relevant to their level of development.

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The provision requires improvement

Children who are non-verbal ask the childminder to help them with daily tasks by using cues and gestures. The childminder is sensitive to these and is eager to support children the best way she can. However, the childminder uses language that is too complex for the level of the children's development. She does not always help children to understand their emotions. Children are unable to follow instructions or directions and occasionally become frustrated. Additionally, older children are not provided with a wide range of activities to extend and develop all areas of their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. They have positive relationships with her. They seek her out to show her their achievements, and they enjoy cuddles with her when they feel sad or need reassurance.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has sought support from outside agencies. She has worked with them to access relevant training courses to begin to improve her practice. The childminder has also contacted other providers children attend to seek advice to support children effectively. The childminder's practice is improving, though it is not yet consistent across all areas. n The childminder offers the children various opportunities to learn about and explore the world around them. However, the quality of education is inconsistent. When in the childminder's home, activities are not as well planned and do not consistently build on children's learning. At times, the activities provided do not engage children. This impacts on their ability to be ready for the next stage of their development. n The children generally demonstrate good behaviour. Older children are considerate of children with SEND. They talk to them with care and offer them

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need to do better?

toys that they know are their favourite. However, when children both want the same toy, the childminder does not use effective strategies to support children to take turns cooperatively. The childminder does not consistently use simple and clear language, particularly for those with SEND, to help them manage their emotions and wait their turn. n Children learn to be independent. They wash their hands before mealtimes and

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need to do better?

22 November 2022 dry them with their own towels. The childminder encourages children to 'have a go', prompting children to try and open their crisps before she intervenes, for example. Children become confident in their self-help skills. n The childminder forms a good relationship with all parents. Parents report that the childminder treats the children 'like her own' and they love attending. They share that their children are making progress and that the childminder provides an inclusive environment for them to play and learn. n The children have daily opportunities to be physically active and explore their local community. The childminder takes children to toddler groups, parks and farms on a daily basis. Children access a majority of their learning outside of the childminder's home. They learn to socialise with others and be confident in their local area. n Older children engage in a colour matching and sorting game. The childminder

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need to do better?

uses various questions to extend learning, saying, 'how many?' and 'what colours are there?' Children eagerly answer. When children answer incorrectly, the childminder responds with the correct answer. Children are confident to answer questions and learn the importance of sharing what they already know. However, the childminder does not always provide a wide range of activities, to extend older children's knowledge even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides a secure environment for the children to play and learn. She has a good understanding of her role to help keep children safe. The childminder can identify signs and symptoms that may be indicators that a child is at risk. She is confident in the procedures she needs to follow and how to report and record concerns if she has any worries regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has contacts for the relevant agencies she may need to liaise with. She keeps herself up to date with relevant safeguarding training.

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Due date

improve self-evaluation procedures to identify any areas for development and take steps to improve these areas, to continue to raise the quality of teaching for all children 22/12/2022

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Due date

22 November 2022 plan and implement a broad curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND, to build on what they already know and ensure they are ready for their next stage of learning 22/12/2022

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Due date

ensure effective strategies are used to support children's communication and language development, helping children to understand their emotions and setting expectations. 22/12/2022

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should:

n consistently provide older children with a wide range of activities to develop and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345168 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10250612 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 4 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Amesbury, Wiltshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3pm, term time only. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three-years old.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. 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 their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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