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 Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

Children build secure relationships with the childminder and other children attending. They show good levels of confidence as they move around the childminder's home and approach the childminder for reassurance. The childminder has some methods to gain information about what children know and can do when they first start. She also monitors children's progress through a checklist when the child is 12 to 18 months, and again when they are slightly older. However, she does not consistently use the information effectively to plan across all areas of learning to make sure children are making the best possible progress.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has improved the use of space to support children with exploring the environment. They spend time walking up and down between the lounge and conservatory, and at times bounce on the small trampoline in the dining area. However, they are not always engaged in meaningful play. For example, the childminder provides a dough activity with good resources, such as cutters and rollers, and the children stop for a few minutes to engage but then go back to walking up and down. Although children behave well, they are not being encouraged to develop a consistent and positive attitude towards their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. They come into the childminder's home, and she provides feedback about what they have been doing during the day.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection children are now using the dining area as well as the lounge. This enables children to move more freely. However, the childminder has not considered what activities and resources are available in the space to maximise children's learning opportunities. In addition, when children cannot access resources easily, the childminder does not take the opportunity to engage with them. Consequently, children lose interest and wander up and down. n The childminder takes the children on a range of outings in the local community and places of interest, such as the New Forest and local parks. This supports children's knowledge and understanding of the world as they learn about the seasons, animals and their habitats. In addition, it gives children the opportunity to extend their physical skills, running, climbing and playing ball. The childminder also takes them to a toddler group where they can learn to socialise

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need to do better?

with others of similar ages and enjoy messy play. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements to support her in helping children make the best possible progress in all areas of learning. For example, the childminder wants to promote children's communication and development, but does not plan an

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need to do better?

3 January 2023 effective curriculum to introduce communication from an early age. n The childminder encourages children to talk about other cultures as they explore Diwali and Chinese New Year,and she uses her computer and the television to extend their knowledge and understanding. Consequently, children learn to respect and value others. n Children behave well. They respond to the childminder's calm approach and are learning to share and take turns. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She shares with them their children's books, shows what they have been doing and talks about the children's progress. The childminder works closely with parents to help the children learn new skills, such as potty training. Parents state they feel the communication is good and their children enjoy coming to the childminder and have fun. n The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection.

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need to do better?

However, she is not focusing on the key areas to develop, such as her curriculum based on the children's individual needs and interests and ensuring she is providing sufficient challenge to extend each child's progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection. She has recently completed a refresher online course, and has an awareness of all aspects of safeguarding. The childminder cares for older children and teaches them about using mobile phones safely. The childminder completes risk assessments and provides a safe and secure environment. Children practise the emergency evacuation procedure with the childminder, to enable them to know to do in an emergency, and they also learn about road safety.

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Due date

plan and implement a rich curriculum based on children's individual needs and interests, and make sure that learning opportunities provide sufficient challenge to support children in making good progress. 28/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461442 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10230019 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 5 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Amesbury, Wiltshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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 setting. n The inspector viewed emails and letters from parents which they had provided for the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder talked about the learning opportunities for children and the childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector observed the children and spoke to them at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed documentation provided by the childminder, including certificates of courses attended and children's records. n The childminder and the inspector viewed the areas used by children and talked about how the childminder keeps children safe.

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Inspection activities

3 January 2023 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

3 January 2023 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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