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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder greets the children into her home with a warm and welcoming smile. They enter happily and are eager to see their friends. The childminder builds strong relationships with the children in her care. This enables the children to feel safe and secure within the home. The children freely explore the playroom. They get out their favourite toys and begin to play. For example, the children build a big train track. They play well alongside each other, sharing their ideas. The children use their critical thinking skills as they try to put the pieces together. They show the childminder what they have achieved. She offers the children lots of praise, which builds their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The children love to engage with books. They find their favourite stories and snuggle up with the childminder who enthusiastically reads to them. For example, the children select 'A Squish and a Squeeze' book. The children listen to the story and point to the pictures. They discuss how fire is hot and dangerous. The children make links to 'Santa coming down the chimney and burning his bottom'. They let out a giggle and continue to listen to the story. This supports children's language skills and creates a love of literacy.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She plans adult-led activities based on themes which she links to all seven areas of learning. The childminder engages with the children during their play to support children in achieving their next stages of learning. This means children make progress from their starting points. n The children benefit from getting out within the community. They go on daily walks to the local schools and parks. This provides children with plenty of fresh air and exercise, which promotes their overall health and well-being. At the parks, the children climb on the play equipment, race around and play a range of physical games. This strengthens their muscles and builds their physical skills. n The childminder is a fantastic role model for children. She helps the children to resolve any conflicts and uses gentle reminders. The children play well together

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and share their ideas. For example, the children explore a shopping basket puzzle. They check their shopping lists and find the items they need. The children can be heard asking each other, 'have you got the apricots?'. They learn to take turns with toys and enjoy being with other children. n Parents are happy with the care they receive from the childminder. They receive termly updates on their children's learning and development. The childminder outlines children's next stages of learning and ideas for the parents to support learning at home. The parents state their children enter the home happy and come home excited to tell them about their day. They welcome the childminder's

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12 January 2023 support and guidance on potty training, fussy eating and challenging behaviour. n Children show they understand the importance of good hygiene practices. They wash their hands and wipe their noses. However, the childminder at times does things for the children that they could do themselves, such as buttering their toast and pouring their drinks. This does not enable the children to learn how to do things for themselves. n Children use mathematical concepts and numbers in their play. They count items and can be heard saying 'big', 'small' and 'heavy'. The childminder develops this further by introducing concepts of time. For example, children explore a clock. The childminder encourages the children to move their hands on the clock to the correct time. She introduces words, such as 'half past', 'quarter to' and 'quarter past'. This further enhances children's early mathematical skills. n The childminder continuously reflects on the play environment and makes

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need to do better?

changes where necessary. She attends mandatory training to update her knowledge of paediatric first aid and safeguarding. However, the childminder recognises that she would benefit from further training to raise the already good standard of education to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard the children in her care. She attends regular training on safeguarding issues to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder can name the different signs and symptoms of abuse, including female genital mutilation. She knows when and how to report any concerns about a child to the local authority The childminder is clear on the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her family.

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should:

n further support children's independence skills to allow them to do things for themselves n engage in further training opportunities in order to develop the quality of education to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481778 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10236478 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Holt. She operates her service all year round, from 8am to 5pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and offers funded places for children aged two, three and four.

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Inspection activities

n This was the childminder'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 setting. 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 play and assessed the impact 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 child 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

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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