Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder continues to update her safeguarding knowledge, such as through training. She is aware of safeguarding issues and procedures to follow should any concern arise about the welfare of a child in her care. n The childminder demonstrates an appropriate awareness of how to assess and monitor children's achievements. She explains her intent for children's next steps of development and how she would plan a curriculum covering all areas of learning, to support their progress through inclusive play experiences. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has reviewed the activities she offers and implemented more ways to support children's creativity through their play. In addition, she explains how she will use activities, such as local walks, to provide more opportunities for children to count and develop their early mathematical awareness. n The childminder understands how to support children's good behaviour. She

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describes how she will emphasise the use of good manners with children and act as a positive role model. She explains how she will use praise and positive reinforcement to help children feel valued and support their awareness of acceptable behaviour. n The childminder recognises the importance of forming positive working relationships with parents and other providers their children may attend. She explains how she will have daily discussions with parents about their children's activities and their progress. n The childminder has established more stringent hygiene routines following the COVID-19 pandemic and will encourage children to wash their hands more frequently. n The childminder knows how to support children's good health and well-being. She talks about providing daily opportunities for children to exercise and develop their physical skills, such as going to play on the climbing equipment and slides

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at a nearby park. She explains how she will teach children to use equipment safely. The childminder will take children to group activities, such as toddler groups, to meet with others and develop their social skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144741 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10308021 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 0 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in East Gomeldon, Wiltshire. She offers care every weekday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises it to be safe and suitable, and minimise accidents. n The childminder explained how she intends to plan activities for children's learning and what they will learn from these. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including her paediatric first- aid certificate and suitability of household members.

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20 October 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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