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 enter this home-from-home environment happy and ready to learn. The childminder builds strong connections with the children and families who use her service. The childminder offers the children lots of cuddles and reassurance to support them to settle quickly. This helps children to feel safe and secure in the home.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning. She supports children to learn about nature and the world around them. The children help to plant seeds in pots, which they later transfer to the childminder's family allotment. The childminder talks to the children about where sunflower seeds come from. She introduces new vocabulary, such as 'compost' and 'nutrients'. Children learn mathematical language and concepts as they fill their flowerpots with soil. They use words such as 'full', 'more' and 'half'. The children discuss what the seeds need to grow. They place their pots in the sunlight and use spray bottles to water them. This strengthens the muscles needed for later writing skills.

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The provision is good

Children get out in the local community. The childminder has built good connections with other local childminders. She takes the children to playgroups where they can practise their social skills and build new friendships. Children get out daily with the childminder. They walk to the local school to collect after-school children. The children stop at the park where they climb on play equipment, which strengthens their muscles and coordination.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a predominately adult-led curriculum. She plans activities based on the children's interests and their next stages of learning. The childminder interacts with the children and extends their knowledge past what they already know. This means that children make clear progress from their starting points. n The childminder supports the children to become independent and responsible. She encourages them to tidy up after themselves and to take care of the toys. However, at times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to independently select resources. For example, when children want to explore the play dough, the childminder provides them with a tray containing one pot of coloured play dough and a few resources she has chosen for them. This sometimes limits children's imagination and creativity. n Children develop a love of literacy. They happily select books and sit on the

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need to do better?

carpet, turning the pages. The childminder reads familiar stories to the children with repeated phrases. She encourages them to join in and talk about what they can see, which develops their communication and language skills. The children

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8 June 2023 enjoy listening to music and exploring the musical instruments. This enables the children to test out the different sounds they can make and express themselves. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They agree that their children are safe and happy in the childminder's care. Parents receive detailed feedback on their child's learning and development. The childminder provides them with support and guidance on potty training, speech and language and fussy eating. She shares photos and comments about children's day. Parents say that their children enjoy attending the childminder's setting and come home excited to talk about their day. n The childminder supports the children to be kind and considerate to others. She encourages the children to share their resources and play well alongside one another. However, the childminder does not support children to talk about their feelings when they become upset or angry. This means that children do not

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need to do better?

learn how to manage their feelings and behaviours effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She can identify the different signs and symptoms of abuse and where to report any concerns. The childminder has procedures in place for reporting any allegations made against her or members of her family. She ensures that she keeps adequate records of any incidents, accidents or injuries. The childminder ensures that she risk assesses her home regularly to minimise any hazards and maintain children's safety. She ensures that children remain safe when out in the community.

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to use their imagination and make choices in their own learning n support children further to regulate and manage their own feelings and emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409183 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10291721 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 12 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. She operates from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 inspector and the childminder had a learning walk and discussed the provision and the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor play and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how she evaluates her provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of written testimonials. 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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Inspection activities

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