Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has made insufficient progress since the last inspection. She does not evaluate practice effectively to secure continuous improvement. Although the childminder has completed training and received help from the local authority, this is not having the required impact to improve children's learning and development experiences. Children do not benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum, that is delivered well enough to extend their learning. The childminder does not do enough to close gaps, particularly in children's language and communication.

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The provision is inadequate

Children enjoy attending, interact well with the childminder and enjoy the company of the other children. They have good manners and generally play well together. However, the weaknesses in the curriculum and the childminder's teaching means, children are not supported to become active learners or think creatively. In addition, the childminder does not fully support children's learning by providing enough time during activities for them to think, process and respond to questions she asks. This is a recurring theme from previous inspections.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not taken sufficient action to tackle areas of weakness identified at previous inspections. She is unable to identify areas of weakness unless they are pointed out to her. This has led to training that has not tackled what needs to improve well enough. n The childminder does not plan a curriculum which sufficiently challenges children. It does not focus sharply enough or plan effectively for what children need to learn next. It does not help children to gain the necessary skills they need for starting school. For example, the childminder delays supporting children with potty training even though they are ready, which hinders their progress. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. n Children do not receive good quality learning and development experiences. Although the childminder plans activities she knows the children will enjoy and talks to them about relevant themes, she does not link the activities and her

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need to do better?

teaching to children's learning needs well enough. For example, she asks the children simple questions during a dinosaur activity, but does not give the children the time that they need to think creatively and critically before she moves on to another topic. The childminder does not extend children's learning as well as she could or introduce new words to build on their vocabulary. n At times, the childminder engages children well in activities that they enjoy. For example, children concentrate to draw pictures and tell the childminder what they have drawn. n Children behave well. The childminder gives them praise and encouragement. She praises the children for sharing and being kind to one another. As a result,

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need to do better?

12 September 2023 children develop positive relationships with others. n Children follow handwashing routines and the childminder provides a healthy snack, which they serve themselves. However, the childminder does not encourage all children to use the toilet, despite her recognising that this is a next step for some children. Although children wash their hands, the childminder tells them not to use their hands when serving themselves snack because they have germs. This gives conflicting messages as the children have already washed the germs off. n Partnerships with parents are secure. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when the children first start in her care. This includes their interests and preferences. The childminder gets to know the children, however, she does not use this knowledge well enough to plan for their next steps in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has updated her safeguarding training and can identify the signs or symptoms, which may be a cause for concern. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the procedures of her local safeguarding partnership and can recognise when she needs to make a referral. The childminder risk assesses her home and garden. She identifies any potential hazards and takes action to minimise risks. This helps the childminder to provide a safe and suitable environment.

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Due date

develop an ambitious curriculum that consistency builds on what children already know and can do and supports them to make good progress across the early years foundation stage, particularly their communication and language 12/12/2023

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Due date

ensure that children are supported fully in meeting their next steps in development and in preparation for school. 16/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231909 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10260852 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 10 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Mere, Wiltshire. The setting operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the children engaged in activities and discussed the impact this was having on children's learning with the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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

12 September 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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