Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

As soon as children arrive at the childminder's home, their independence and motivation shine. They take their shoes off independently and explore the stimulating and inviting environment. When children are a little hesitant, the childminder immediately supports and comforts them, and they quickly join others in their explorations. Children have strong and loving relationships with the childminder and, as a result, they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has created an ambitious and varied curriculum that she has implemented and embedded well. She knows the children extremely well and makes links to their interests to support their learning. Children are focused and engaged when exploring their interest in transportation, using scoops to move wood pellets down various sized tubes. The childminder introduces new vocabulary, such as 'funnel', and repeats this as children say the new word back to her. Children enjoy practising these new skills when they revisit the activity independently. Children flourish in their learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is excellent. They learn to share and support each other when working cooperatively to make mud cakes. The childminder has high expectations for all children and uses consistent boundaries. As a result, children show curiosity and are confident in exploring and managing age-appropriate risks within the environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's intent is unique to each child and their starting points. She uses her extensive knowledge to identify children's next steps in learning and ensures that she focuses on these when planning activities. As a result, children swiftly develop and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. n The childminder uses effective observation and assessment to identify any gaps in the children's learning. Early identification allows the childminder to work with other professionals to implement targeted strategies that support children and, as a result, narrow the gaps identified. n Children's language and communication are a strong focus. The childminder supports this through highly skilled interactions. Children show great enjoyment when dancing, singing and tidying to the tidy-up song. The childminder reads stories to the children using various tones and facial expressions, which excites

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and engages them. Children listen intently, developing their love of books and supporting their literacy skills. n The childminder provides children with a rich range of experiences to enhance their understanding of the wider community. They visit the local library, attend gym groups and enjoy weekly forest sessions. The children experience the

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5 July 2023 wonder of the outdoors when making their own 'fairy garden', supporting their awareness of the natural world. Children enjoy tea and toast with members of the local community in their local church and excitedly recall and retell what happens, saying, 'We sing and someone plays the guitar.' n The childminder places a strong emphasis on healthy eating and hygiene practices. Children eagerly learn to manage their personal care needs independently, including washing hands and dressing themselves. The childminder promotes healthy eating and provides useful information on this to parents. The childminder skilfully extends learning during snack time by investigating the inside of an apple. She expertly introduces new concepts such as how the apple grows, thoughtfully inspiring children. n The childminder is highly reflective of her own practice and links her own professional development opportunities with what specific children need to learn.

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For example, recent training on communication prompted the childminder to reflect on allowing children more time to process and solve problems themselves. The childminder has excellent links with other childminders, and together they support children who attend dual placements. This provides consistency when supporting children's next steps in learning. n Parents report that they are extremely grateful for the care and learning their children receive. Parents comment on how 'she is an extended member of our family'. Parents are updated daily on their child's learning and what they have done that day. They know their child's next steps in learning and appreciate the opportunities the childminder provides for their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an extensive knowledge of safeguarding. She fully understands how to identify and report any concerns about children or their families. She has an excellent understanding of safeguarding issues and has completed relevant training, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder keeps her knowledge current at all times. She ensures that the learning environment is clean, safe and suitable for children to play and learn in. The childminder ensures that children learn about road safety on outings. Posters with visual prompts and instructions relating to the fire drill are displayed around the home, supporting children's awareness and understanding of what to do in an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2641686 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10298788 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 2 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2021 and is located in Salisbury. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare and education. The childminder provides care on Mondays, from 3pm-5pm, and on Tuesdays to Fridays, from 7.30am to 5pm.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

5 July 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

5 July 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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