Lois Patricia Norcott

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this nurturing and highly stimulating home-from-home environment. They arrive excited and eager to learn. Younger children show high levels of confidence as they choose what they want to play with. For example, the children decide they want to splash in puddles. They pick up the watering cans saying, 'more water'. The childminder supports the children to use the outdoor tap. The children show determination as they carry the watering cans over to a plastic tray. They pour the water into the tray and begin splashing in the water. This empowers the children to take ownership of their learning at such a young age.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show high levels of respect and kindness towards each other. The younger children play well alongside one another, giggling and calling each other by name. When small conflicts arise, the childminder supports the children to resolve the issues themselves. This helps the children to later manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder forms secure attachments with the children. She celebrates their achievements and offers lots of praise. This builds children's confidence and self-esteem, which enables them to achieve their full potential.

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n The childminder has a clear and well-sequenced curriculum. She follows a child- led approach to learning and plans activities based on their interests. The childminder skilfully plays alongside the children and uses meaningful interactions to extend their learning past what they already know. This means children achieve their next stages of learning quickly and make excellent progress from their starting points. n The childminder ensures children spend lots of time outdoors. They take daily walks to the local park, where they use the climbing equipment and play physical games. The children benefit from a large, enclosed garden, where they ride around on bikes, draw using chalk on the patio and gain plenty of opportunities to run around. For example, one- and two- year-old children show confidence on their feet, they run around learning to navigate the space around them. This strengthens children's muscles and allows them to make incredible

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progress in their physical development for their age. n Children show they are exceptionally independent at a young age. Two-year-old children take off their wet suits and boots when coming in from the garden. They wash their hands and faces independently. During snacks, these two-year- olds use safety knives to cut up their fruit and vegetables, which strengthens their muscles. The childminder encourages all children to help with daily tasks, such as tidying away the toys and scraping their plates after lunch. This means from a young age children become exceptionally independent and learn to how

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11 January 2023 to achieve things by themselves. n Parent partnership is extremely strong. The childminder works closely with the parents to support children to make the best possible progress. She provides the parents with reports outlining their child's development and the next stages of learning. The childminder offers lots of support and guidance with concerns, such as separation anxiety, toileting, and speech delay. The parents receive regular newsletters, which provide a range of useful information, including updates to policies. The parents state that they are extremely happy with the care she provides. n The childminder is committed to continuously improving her professional knowledge. She attends regular seminars and workshops. The childminder evaluates each training course, creating a plan to implement it into her practice. This ensures she provides children with the highest quality of education and

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care. n Children show they are confident communicators. Two-year-old children happily talk to visitors about what they like to do with the childminder. The childminder continuously introduces new vocabulary and repeats words back to the children using the correct pronunciation. She uses stories and songs to reinforce children's language skills and create a love of literacy. The childminder takes the children to playgroups, where she encourages them from a young age to socialise and communicate in large groups. This means very young children develop a superb range of vocabulary and become very confident in communicating with others. n The childminder values the children gaining new experiences in nature. She encourages the younger children to help look after pets, such as chickens and cats. They feed the chickens their leftover vegetables and love counting how many eggs they have laid each day. The childminder teaches the children how to

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be safe around different animals. When visiting the local park, the children ask permission before touching any dogs. The children grow different plants and vegetables in the garden, such as strawberries and sunflowers. They measure how big the sunflowers can grow and enjoy picking the strawberries for a snack. This means from a young age children develop an in-depth understanding of the world around them and how to keep themselves safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows her responsibility to safeguard the children in her care from harm. She keeps her knowledge up to date by attending courses and completing safeguarding audits. The childminder keeps adequate records and understands when to report concerns to the local authority. She is aware of the steps to take if an allegation is made against her or a member of her family. The childminder can identify the different signs and symptoms of abuse, including female genital mutilation and peer-on-peer abuse. She is vigilant about the older children in her care and how to support them to stay safe online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465753 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10236235 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 15 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She offers care Monday to Wednesday, including before and after school, for 46 weeks a year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the provider's first routine inspection 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 and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed the provision and the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during both indoor and outdoor play and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how they self- evaluate the provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of suitability, first-aid certificates and children's registers. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents. n Children spoke and engaged with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

11 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

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