Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding overall of the skills and knowledge that children need to gain. She knows how to plan playful activities and varied experiences to engage and challenge children of different ages and abilities. She is less confident in supporting children's mathematical development and how to build sequentially on what they already know. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she shares information with parents, for example, to keep them informed about their children's progress and advise how they can support this at home. She keeps a check on children's development and identifies if they are progressing more slowly than expected for their age. She knows how, with parents' consent, to seek additional help, for example, from speech therapists. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to help keep children

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safe. She recognises the signs that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns. She has completed additional training to give her a better understanding of the wider issues, such as county lines. n The childminder identifies risks in her home and on outings and acts to minimise these. For example, she makes her house and garden secure, so children cannot leave unsupervised. She describes how she keeps children safe on outings, such as using appropriate car seats for all children needing them. She describes how she helps children learn to keep themselves safe, such as practising crossing the road. She reinforces their understanding through role play and stories. n The childminder has a wide range of good quality toys and resources that support all area of learning and are appropriate for the ages of children she cares for. She describes how she helps children become independent. For

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example, she organises resources, so children can choose for themselves what to play with. She describes the positive methods she uses to help children learn how to behave well. She describes how she helps them learn to share and take turns, and to resolve minor disputes in a friendly way. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and well-being. She encourages children to be physically active every day, for example playing outside in the garden or visiting the park. She asks parents to provide healthy meals for their children. She explains how she teaches children about oral hygiene, such as helping them to brush model teeth. n The childminder understands the importance of recognising that every child is unique. She describes ways of helping children become confident and independent. She plans activities that help children to value the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and to learn about communities

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beyond their own. n The childminder reviews her practice to help her identify areas where she could improve. She shares ideas with other childminders to help keep her practice fresh. She has kept required training up to date, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding training. She has given less thought to building her knowledge of

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19 December 2022 child learning and development to help her develop her teaching skills in all areas of learning. n The childminder has kept all the records required to support her childminding practice. However, she had not informed Ofsted that she had moved house, which is an offence. However, this has not affected children as she has not been childminding at this new address.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2585017 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10251101 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in July 2020. She lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

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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 childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about care routines and how she plans to support children's health and well-being. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home and garden she would use for childminding and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

19 December 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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