Primrose, Nicola Kathryn

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 a loving and creative environment. The childminder provides nurturing care and ambitiously helps each child reach their full potential. She plans highly imaginative activities that absorb children's interests. They learn important skills to help them in their future learning. Children develop accuracy in their fine motor skills as they delicately peel eggshell from their home-made iced dinosaur eggs. The childminder skilfully asks questions as children examine the properties of ice. Children maintain their concentration as the childminder expects them to think of their own different methods to help 'hatch' the baby dinosaur toy that is inside the ice. Children experience a rich language environment. They engage in meaningful conversations, read books and sing songs. When children discover a spider, they join in with the childminder, singing, 'Incy Wincy Spider', developing their memory and ability to recall lyrics.

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The provision is outstanding

Children feel loved. They are confident in themselves and know how to make friends. The childminder is an excellent role model, demonstrating to children how to find a successful resolution on the rare occasions that they do disagree. Children that want to play with the same toys learn to let others go first and are patient as they wait for their turn. They trust one another and enjoy each other's company.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows individual children extremely well. She designs a curriculum bespoke to the needs of each child she cares for. The childminder creates learning experiences for children that captivate their curiosity and uses these opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge. Children maintain their concentration and enthusiasm while persisting with tricky tasks. They use jugs and small containers to carefully combine coloured water as they mix their own 'potions'. They pour carefully, ensuring they minimise spills, and excitedly predict the new colours they are about to create. n The childminder creatively designs an environment that gives children an immersive learning experience. Children are constantly exploring and experimenting in activities that they enjoy, which keeps them deeply engaged. The children explore and have fun in a 'secret' play area known as 'Pinecone Village', which is nestled among the trees in the garden. Children use their

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imaginations to act out stories using natural materials and small figurines. They relax in the small tepee in the lounge, reading books and talking with one another. n The childminder intentionally builds children's positive attitudes towards learning. Children enjoy sitting in the specially decorated 'achievement chair'. They love sharing with others about something that they are proud of or talking about their favourite part of their day. The childminder values and celebrates

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18 July 2023 their views. Children talk with increasing confidence. n The childminder is highly skilled at developing children's communication and language skills. She is an excellent model by providing children with descriptive vocabulary while they play. The childminder encourages children to use new words. She reads stories and uses objects from the books to help children to comprehend what they are listening to. Children quickly learn the storyline and join in collecting dinosaurs in their bucket as they listen to, 'Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs'. n Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder gently explains to children her expectations of their behaviour. She emphasises the importance of taking turns using simple phrases that children can remember and do; 'sharing is caring', she says. The childminder proactively observes younger children playing respectfully and instantly reinforces good behaviours through friendly praise and cuddles,

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saying, 'Well done, that's wonderful sharing.' She broadens older children's empathy towards others less fortunate than themselves by discussing and sharing library books about refugees. n The childminder has built exceptional partnerships with parents. She goes above and beyond to support parents with their child's development. She contacts external organisations, alongside parents, to ensure specific support is in place so that children make rapid progress in their area of need. Parents say that, 'the childminder is really good at encouraging children to achieve their best in a loving and caring environment.'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable about the potential risks of abuse towards children and knows to take quick action if she has any concerns. She has robust procedures to help manage and minimise risk to children. The childminder supports children to take appropriate risks in their play. She encourages them to climb but always ensures that these are within children's ability and in her direct supervision. The childminder cultivates children's responsibility. They understand that they must remain within her line of sight to ensure their safety. The childminder implements the 'Prevent' duty by fostering children's respect towards others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388340 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10299894 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 13 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder has an early years childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. The childminder provides care Monday to Wednesday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 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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18 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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