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

The childminder is caring and affectionate with the children. They develop close bonds with her. She supports babies' and children's care needs closely. She quickly adapts her plans to ensure that they are comfortable and happy. Children build their social skills well. They enjoy being with other children of their own age. Children respect what the childminder has to say, following safety reminders and adapting their actions suitably. They take turns with toys and form friendships, playing cooperatively together.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that she offers age-appropriate experiences and support to extend children's learning, and they make good progress. She motivates children to explore and develop their skills. For example, she leads a story time based on 'The Three Little Pigs' and uses props, such as puppets, to inspire children's interest and engagement. She introduces exciting and fun ways for children to learn about different concepts, such as blowing bubbles to explore how the wolf in the story blows down the houses. Children develop their creative ideas and coordination well. They play with dough, testing out their ideas and selecting items for a purpose. They paint and create different effects using glitter. The childminder encourages older children to use a nearby chart to work out what colours they should combine to make purple. They follow this independently and are pleased with their success.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has enhanced the information that she gains from parents when children first start, to help her get to know children and support their needs. She keeps parents well informed about children's time with her, and they work together to help close any gaps in children's learning. Parents say that their children really enjoy their time with the childminder, that she is professional and accommodating, and that she always listens to them and gives them advice and help. n The childminder is keen to continue to develop her provision. She thinks about what she provides for children. She has memberships with professional organisations and undertakes online training to gain new knowledge. She has links with other local childminders to help her gain new ideas and keep up to date with changes to guidance. n The childminder observes children as they play to ensure that she knows what

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they can do and the areas in which they need support. She assesses children's development needs regularly, focusing on what they need to learn next. However, the childminder has not developed links with staff at other settings children attend to gain information for future planning and help her provide a consistent approach for children.

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27 September 2023 n Children develop their sense of responsibility, and the childminder helps them to lead a healthy lifestyle. She offers useful commentary and explanations to help children's understanding of important routines. Children follow good hygiene practices and enjoy independently using the handwashing station in the playroom. They help the childminder tidy up, peel their own fruit and open packets, and are proud of their achievements. They are keen to do things for themselves and show positive attitudes to developing their skills. n Children enjoy the childminder's company. She is friendly and chatty. The childminder models new words appropriately as children practise their speech sounds. She listens to children, and they enjoy chatting with her. However, more-confident children answer questions quickly during group activities and discussions. The childminder misses the chance to help them appreciate the

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needs of the quieter, less-confident children and extend the involvement and skills of them all. n The childminder regularly takes children out exploring their local community to help build their confidence in new situations and their understanding of the world. They buy things at the supermarket and become accustomed to the local school as they drop off and collect the older children with the childminder. They visit nearby parks and the local library. Children also attend play-based groups with the childminder, enabling them to meet with children of a similar age and develop their social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and garden and when taking children on outings. Children's well-being is at the forefront of her mind. She reviews arrangements to ensure that children can explore and play safely and that their care needs are promptly supported. The childminder is familiar with the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge updated and to help her keep children safe and well, such as child protection and first aid.

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should:

n develop the sharing of information about children's needs with other settings that they attend, to strengthen consistency in the support they receive n enhance the support for all children's involvement in group discussions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491991 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10304947 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 17 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. She operates 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged two and three years.

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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 provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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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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Inspection activities

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