Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated the importance of developing warm and caring relationships with the children. She shared her settling-in procedure and how she uses this to ensure children are secure and happy. She discussed how she supports children to manage their feelings and follow her routine by implementing her behaviour management policy. n The childminder demonstrated a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundations stage (EYFS). Through discussion, she explained how she supports children to make good progress in all areas of the curriculum. She explained how she observes and assesses children to plan effective next steps in their development and learning and how she uses this to identify any areas of concern. She showed the wide variety of resources that she has to support this learning and development. n Through discussion, the childminder explained how she works with other

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settings to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She demonstrated how she writes summary reports to identify children's development and next steps to ensure they progress in their learning. n The childminder regularly completes safeguarding and first-aid training. This ensures her knowledge of safeguarding children and how to protect them is robust. She has policies and procedures to follow and shares these with parents. n The childminder explained how she assesses risk and takes appropriate action, when required, to keep children safe. For example, she checks her garden for animal waste before children go out to play. n Through discussion, the childminder shared how she develops her practice through training. She uses this knowledge to improve outcomes for children.

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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 EY311850 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10234950 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Devizes, Wiltshire. She offers care Thursday and Friday before and after school, all year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 their understanding of the learning and development requirements in the EYFS. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

16 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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