Lucky, Kathryn

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 Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children arrive on a snowy morning and spend their day playing inside. The childminder displays a wide range of toys and resources on shelves for children to see. Children access the resources on lower shelves freely and tidy when they have finished playing with them. Younger children know to point and ask for resources they can see on higher shelves. However, the childminder does not yet plan an effective use of the resources to meet the children's developmental needs. As a result, children sometimes prefer to sit on the sofa and do not engage in learning as much as they could.

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The provision requires improvement

Children feel comfortable in the care of the childminder. Younger children go to her for cuddles when tired, and older children talk about their experiences within the world around them. At nap times, toddlers settle themselves to sleep in the pushchair with a bottle. The childminder checks on them regularly, but she is not alert to the possible health and choking risks of using a bottle in the pushchair.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are learning ways to share and take turns with each other. They are happy to see their new friends when they arrive in the morning and are welcoming to visitors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder talks about her knowledge of the children in her care. She knows their likes and dislikes. However, her assessment of children's current development is not secure. This means children are not supported to succeed across the curriculum as much as they might be. n The childminder discusses the use of themes to support children's learning. She carries out a wide range of activities with children, including setting up a nativity scene, teaching about oral hygiene and exploring the changing colours on a light box. Children are eager to see each new resource that the childminder gets out. However, the childminder does not plan activities in ways for children to understand clearly what they are doing and why. As a result, most children quickly lose interest and do not benefit from an age-appropriate learning experience. n The childminder identifies some hazards within her provision, such as slippery

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need to do better?

algae in the garden. Following discussions, she was able to address some other risks during inspection. For example, she added foam between a hinge where children were placing their fingers. n The childminder displays children's artwork in the living room. She talks about the importance of valuing their achievements. This provides children with a sense of belonging and supports their well-being. n Younger children are learning to share toys and resources with each other.

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need to do better?

12 December 2022 Some children have gone through developmental phases of biting. The childminder does not record these incidents in accident and incident records. This means the prevalence and severity of the incident are not monitored effectively. The childminder uses a range of strategies to manage children's behaviour. At times, this includes allowing children sufficient time to sit and reflect in a calm space. The childminder verbally informs parents, so there is no significant impact on children. n The childminder uses questioning to support the learning of older children in her care. This supports their language development and encourages older children to talk confidently and express themselves. The childminder encourages younger children to repeat simple statements, such as 'yes, yes' or 'ta'. This does not support them as effectively to communicate their feelings or understanding. n Children wash their hands in the kitchen before eating. They bring healthy

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packed lunches from home and sit happily to eat their lunch. They access their drink bottles freely during the morning when they are thirsty. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They feel the childminder is flexible in how she supports them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed training to ensure that she is aware safeguarding procedures. She shows a good understanding of sexual exploitation and of risks to young children, such as female genital mutilation. She is alert to the signs of radicalisation and of possible gang culture. The childminder is familiar with the symptoms of abuse and is aware of concerns that may impact the children in her care, such as domestic violence. She knows who to contact should concerns arise and has a system in place to record any incidents.

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Due date

ensure accident or injury records are kept and shared regularly with parents for any incident where an injury, including biting, has occurred 28/12/2022

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Due date

enhance procedures for risk assessments and ensure all hazards are identified and swiftly resolved 28/12/2022

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Due date

12 December 2022 ensure observations and assessments of children consider all aspects of their development so that suitable activities can be planned 28/01/2023

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Due date

develop the curriculum to include appropriately engaging activities that will stimulate learning based on each child's developmental stage 28/01/2023

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Due date

develop strategies for teaching children about appropriate behaviour choices and ensure records are kept in the event of any physical intervention that is used to protect children from harm. 28/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364510 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10235157 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 8 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Lyneham, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder offers before- and after-school care for older children in addition to the care of early years children during the school day. The childminder holds a relevant level 4 qualification.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

12 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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Inspection activities

12 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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