Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and inquisitive, immediately exploring the resources on arrival. The childminder provides sensitive settling-in procedures so that children and their parents feel secure and happy with their separation. Most children had very little social interaction as babies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder focuses well on their prime areas of development, so they now have positive confident friendships and good social skills. Children listen intently to their favourite stories, and the childminder pauses for them to fill-in familiar words, helping them to recall and develop their language skills. They enjoy books independently and sit together talking about the pictures. For example, young children name some birds, talk about their favourites and recall which they have seen in the garden. Children have daily opportunities to be outdoors and use their large muscles. In addition, they notice nature, such as the effects of the weather, commenting that, for

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The provision is good

example, the paper must be light because the wind blew it away.

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The provision is good

The childminder is an excellent role model, so children develop high levels of respect for others. Children consistently persevere with new skills and are delighted with their own achievements and those of others. For example, young children declare, 'Wow, this is amazing' as they look at another child's drawing and show it to others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises her curriculum effectively, planning well for children to become confident learners in readiness for school. She observes children well to know what they can do and to have a good knowledge of their individual next stages of development. The childminder wants to make a big difference to children's life chances and uses their interests successfully to motivate them to learn. n Children demonstrate outstanding behaviour and attitudes. They are extremely eager to participate in the activities and with skilful support, they build the confidence and resilience to try again when things go wrong. Children understand the childminder's high expectations, and young children respond very positively to her consistent support. They learn to share and take turns successfully. n The childminder plans a wide range of exciting experiences for children, so they concentrate and remain at activities, contributing their own ideas and

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imagination. For example, they mix paint to get the colour they want and glue a range of materials onto paper, deciding to make hats. However, she does not always plan to ensure that adult-led activities challenge the most able children as much as they could. n Children are confident communicators. They engage in discussions, ask and

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27 September 2023 answer questions. The childminder provides good support. However, occasionally, she does not recast correct words, such as when children call satsumas oranges, or use alternative words to help children have even better knowledge and language skills. n The childminder makes good use of daily routines as a learning opportunity. For example, children safely place their shoes together, as they know they can be a tripping hazard. They get a tissue, and when finished with it, they place it in the bin and wash their hands. Children help to tidy up, and through trial and error fit a toy tea-set into a basket and stack a wooden rainbow in order of size and colour. Children count how many plates and cups they need to help set the table for snack. They pour their water to drink and peel their own fruit. Good discussions help them understand the importance of brushing their teeth and keeping healthy.

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n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents confirm how well the childminder knows their children's individual care and learning needs. Parents have daily opportunities to exchange important information, and the childminder keeps them well informed of their children's development. The childminder shares resources and ideas to enable parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She continually updates and extends her knowledge. Recent training includes 'Developing a Safeguarding Culture' and 'Safeguarding and Cultural Beliefs'. She has a good understanding of the signs to be aware of to know if families are at risk of being radicalised and/or children are at risk of harm and who to report this to. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or her family. The childminder carries out good risk assessments in her home and on outings. She helps children to manage age-appropriate risks for their development, such as climbing to a safe height.

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should:

n extend the use of correct and alternative words to extend children's knowledge and language skills even further n enhance the curriculum intent when planning adult-led activities to challenge older children to make even greater progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448346 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10285750 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 4 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Tidworth, Hampshire. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector talked to the children during the inspection and took account of parents' written views. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint observation on an adult-led activity and discussed the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed leadership and management, and the inspector checked key documentation.

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Inspection activities

27 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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