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

Children feel safe and secure in this deeply nurturing home. The childminder and her daughter, who works as her assistant, are gentle and affectionate with the children. Babies climb onto the childminder's lap for a reassuring cuddle before venturing off to explore the wide variety of high-quality resources. During the COVID-19 pandemic, children and families were more isolated, leaving some children anxious, especially with unfamiliar situations. The childminder has gradually built children's confidence by taking them out and about and to play with larger groups of children.

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The provision is good

Children thrive with the familiar daily routine. They enjoy a busy morning, for example, playing at home or watching swans by the river. Younger children settle happily for a sleep, indicating how settled they are. Children behave well. The childminder talks with parents so that they all have a positive and similar approach to managing children's behaviour. Children are friendly and show affection as they smile and hug one another. Children become absorbed in their play. They concentrate well and persist with difficult tasks. For example, with the childminder's encouragement, a baby concentrates for a lengthy period as they repeatedly try to post discs through a slot. They clap with delight when they finally manage it and are warmly praised by the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know the children very well. She finds out about what they enjoy doing at home and keep a close check on their development. Parents comment positively on the 'caring and supportive' childminder. One parent says their child has made 'incredible progress' with her. The childminder regularly shares information with parents and other settings that children attend, so they have a consistent approach to children's learning. n Children enjoy interesting experiences and frequent outings with the childminder that broaden their knowledge of the world around them. She builds on what they already know and gives them varied opportunities to practise new skills, such as climbing steps safely. Children make substantial progress. n Children have good opportunities to count and recognise numerals, such as spotting house numbers as they walk to pre-school. They build with a variety of materials and toddlers enjoy filling and emptying containers with pasta.

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need to do better?

However, the childminder lacks confidence in how to sequentially develop children's mathematical knowledge to help them gain a deep understanding, on which to base their future learning. n Overall, the childminder supports children's language development well. She and her assistant talk with the children about what they doing. They introduce new words and ideas, such as 'empty' and 'stir' and demonstrate what they mean, to

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21 February 2023 help babies understand. However, adults sometimes speak too quickly, using too many words so that children cannot always hear clearly how to say words and form sentences. n Children develop a love of books. Babies enthusiastically choose a favourite book to share with the childminder. They eagerly turn the pages and delight in feeling, and learning the words for different textures. Songs and stories are an important part of every day. They help children hear the rhythm of language, broaden their vocabulary, and introduce them to new ideas. n The childminder promotes children's good health. They play outside every day. Her garden is full of interesting resources that support all areas of children's development, and the adjacent park has more challenging equipment to practise climbing and balancing. The childminder advises parents about healthy foods to include in children's lunch boxes and she talks to children about healthy eating.

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need to do better?

She teaches children about the importance of looking after their teeth and gives parents leaflets about oral hygiene. n The childminder and her assistant reflect regularly on their practice. They complete training to develop their skills and knowledge and to meet the needs of the children they care for. For example, following a course on caring for children with autism, they have plans to develop a sensory space where children can go when they need to be quiet and calm for a while.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She and her assistant regularly update their training so they are alert to possible signs that children may be at risk of harm. They know how to record and refer any concerns about children's well-being. They have a good knowledge of the impact of wider issues, such as domestic violence, and how to help children stay safe online. She forms trusting relationships with children and their families so they are confident to share concerns and seek help at an early stage. The childminder checks her home for hazards and supervises children closely, including while they sleep. She teaches children to keep themselves safe, for example, when they cross the road or play on larger equipment in the park.

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should:

n speak slowly and clearly to babies and children so they can hear better how to pronounce words and form sentences n develop knowledge and teaching skills to support fully children's mathematical development; provide frequent and varied opportunities to enable children to gain a deep understanding of numbers, space, shape, and measures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145494 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10214003 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Durrington, in Wiltshire. She works from 8am until 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round. Her daughter works with her as her assistant. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged three and four years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that she uses for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector read the recent comments of parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to and played with the children. She observed the quality of care and education and assessed the impact on children's learning. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports the learning of older children who were not present at the inspection. n The childminder and inspector observed the assistant playing with the children, and together discussed the quality of teaching and children's learning.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector sampled relevant documents, including evidence of training and qualifications, children's records and evidence of the suitability of adults living and/or working in the childminder's home.

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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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Inspection activities

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