Childminder in Wiltshire

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

Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder is nurturing and caring, which helps children to develop secure and caring bonds with her. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they go to her for cuddles. Children behave well and play contentedly alongside each other.

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The provision is good

Children show a genuine love of literature. They enjoy looking at books independently and point to books they want the childminder to read. Children learn about the local community and wider world. For example, children learn about different countries and cultures and take part in a variety of trips in the local community. Children are inquisitive as they explore the vehicles. For example, they spend time studying the different parts of the trucks, and try to repeat the names, such as 'digger' and 'cement mixer.'

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder links well with other settings children attend. For example, she works closely with local schools and nurseries to share information about the individual child's development. The childminder provides effective support for children who speak English as an additional language, and children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, the childminder supports children to use dual languages at the setting and develops an understanding of their own unique backgrounds.

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The provision is good

Children are beginning to develop the skills they need to prepare them for their next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and speaks confidently about their capabilities. She checks what children know, understand and can do, and provides experiences that link to children's next stage of learning. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the service she provides. They say that she is kind and caring and has made strong bonds with their children. Parents feel that communication is excellent. The childminder keeps them updated about their children's progress. She shares next steps and ideas to continue children's learning at home n The daily routines are well organised and promote children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children learn to wash their hands before eating and have daily opportunities for outdoor physical play. Children learn about oral health and enjoy healthy, nutritious food. n The childminder networks with other childminders to share ideas. She gathers

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need to do better?

feedback from parents to review some aspects of her practice and ensures that

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need to do better?

25 November 2022 her mandatory training is up to date. However, the childminder has not fully considered how she can continue to develop her practice through ongoing professional development opportunities, to enhance children's learning even further. n The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities for socialising with others by arranging trips with other childminders. She takes them on outings into the local community to learn about the wider world. For example, they go to the country park for walks and to local toddler groups. They also visit local parks to give children opportunities to develop their gross motor skills through climbing and navigating large equipment. n The childminder helps children develop good communication and language skills. She reads stories and sings songs throughout the day. She helps children pronounce words clearly and learn new words. She asks children lots of open-

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ended questions to encourage them to talk and repeats new words. She gives children plenty of time to respond to her questions. n The childminder's curriculum provides a range of interesting and imaginative experiences for children. These stimulate and engage the children well, overall. For instance, children explore their ideas as they push cars and explore the musical instruments. They are curious and keen to try out activities, such as blowing bubbles. However, there are less opportunities for children to explore art resources, to develop their early creative and writing skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is clear about her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the local safeguarding team. The premises are very safe and secure. The childminder monitors sleeping children regularly. She supervises children constantly as they play, indoors and outdoors, and while they are eating. This ensures children's safety while they are in her care. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them how to safely walk up and down the steps when playing outside.

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should:

n develop ways to identify new professional development targets, to further strengthen knowledge and teaching skills n enhance opportunities for children to develop their creative and early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319521 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10234989 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 23 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, and on Tuesday, from 7.45am to 5.30pm.The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was 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 inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children, indoors and outdoors, 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 her suitability and training. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback forms 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

25 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

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