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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children to achieve and make good progress. Children develop a great interest in books. They listen attentively to a story about the 'Christmas Nativity'. They enjoy turning the pages of the book, repeating words they hear, using props to mimic the actions, and talking about the story.

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The provision is good

Children are happy, settled and behave well. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to share and take turns. For example, children play a colour dice game and wait patiently for their turn. Children persist and concentrate well during activities and are motivated to learn. For instance, older children thoroughly enjoy trying to create baubles from play dough. They are extremely pleased with themselves when they eventually create Christmas cookies using the dough. Younger children confidently decide to explore the dough with their hands, which they use to roll and feel textures.

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The provision is good

Children develop a good understanding of the world. For instance, they thoroughly enjoy regular outings to a local farm, where they see different animals, such as cows, and learn about the milking process.

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The provision is good

Children have positive opportunities to gain skills that support their future learning. They develop good mathematical skills, for instance, as they confidently count while they play.

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need to do better?

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. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that meals and snacks for children are healthy and nutritious. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents speak highly of the childminder and her assistant, and strongly value the information they share with them about children's learning. This enables parents to extend children's learning at home even further. Parents say that children have formed close bonds with the childminder and the assistant. They feel that children are well supported and are progressing extremely well. n The childminder and her assistant place a generally strong focus on developing children's language skills. Children demonstrate that they know a broad

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need to do better?

vocabulary for their age. The childminder and her assistant read and sing with children and continually comment on what they are doing. They ask lots of questions. However, on occasion, they do not give children time to process and

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need to do better?

9 December 2022 respond to these, to promote their thinking skills as effectively as possible. n The childminder is committed to her role and continues to reflect on her practice. She identifies how to make improvements that support the children she cares for. For example, she regularly sends out feedback forms to gain the views of her families to help her improve the service she provides. n The childminder understands the importance of forming strong links with other providers. She has positive relationships with the local school. She actively incorporates information shared by the school regarding children's progress and next steps into her planning for the children, which helps to quickly narrow any emerging gaps. This two-way communication strongly promotes continuity for children and positive outcomes for their future learning. n The childminder and her assistant have a calm and nurturing approach which

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supports children's feelings of security. They cuddle them to offer reassurance. Children are content and build strong attachments with both the childminder and her assistant. n Children have lots of opportunity to make choices and do simple tasks for themselves to support their independence skills. For example, they choose where, and who they want to play and freely select the resources they require. n Younger children learn to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they learn to count and recognise shapes. However, on occasions older children are not always offered enough challenge in activities to extend their problem-solving skills even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant are vigilant in safeguarding the children in their care. They regularly update their knowledge through online courses and understand the importance of keeping children safe. They are aware of the indicators of abuse and have good systems in place and a secure knowledge of how to make a referral to the local authority. The childminder has a robust recruitment system in place to check the continued suitability of her assistant.

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should:

n ensure that children have sufficient time to process and respond to questions, to help them develop their thinking skills n provide more challenge to older children to develop and extend their problem solving skills even higher.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2597434 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10251440 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 7 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in August 2020. She lives in the village of Burbage, Wiltshire. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds a BA honours degree in early education. Her assistant holds a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two and three years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with the children to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents. This included evidence of suitability and training. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback forms, and those spoken to 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. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder to assess and

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Inspection activities

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

9 December 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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