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 creates a calm and welcoming environment where children thrive. Children are polite, and they show respect for each other and their environment. For example, toddlers tidy away resources when they have finished using them and older children fetch chairs for their friends. Children behave well, share and take turns. The childminder uses praise and encouragement well to support children to persevere when they find things difficult. Children show pride in their achievements. For example, they celebrate when they have successfully rebuilt a fallen tower of bricks.

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The provision is good

Children are keen to learn and curious about the world around them. They watch closely as the sand timer runs out, which helps them start to understand the concept of time. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she tells children that they are making a 'pattern' in play dough and toddlers later use this word themselves.

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The provision is good

Children develop their independence in preparation for school. Older children attend to their own toileting and younger children select their lunch boxes and drinks ready for lunchtime. Children benefit from trips into the community to learn about the world around them. For example, they visit local parks and go for walks. The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's starting points and carefully tracks children's learning to ensure that they make good progress from the outset.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises a curriculum with a clear focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She consistently uses high-quality interactions and questioning, supporting children to make progress with their speech. For example, she repeats key words and sounds as she reads stories and encourages the children to copy them. n The childminder knows children well and organises exciting activities to nurture their interests and meet their individual care and learning needs. She carefully tracks children's progress to help identify any gaps in their development and puts steps in place to close them, including seeking support from external professionals, if needed. n Children behave well. The childminder models kindness and respect in her interactions with children, and they mirror this in their communication with each other. The childminder explains the reasons for her rules and expectations to

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help children to learn the potential consequences of their actions. For example, she explains why moving around while eating is not safe and children respond by sitting still.

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19 January 2024 n Children learn the early mathematical concepts they need in preparation for later learning in school. Older children successfully identify circles and triangles. The childminder uses counting throughout children's routines and during play to help them develop an understanding of number. n The childminder supports children to understand that written words convey meaning to help develop their literacy skills. For example, she helps them to use a list to shop for items during trips to the supermarket. Children identify the first page of a book correctly as the 'title page'. n Children learn to recognise when they need to use the toilet. Older children confidently attend to their own self-care. The childminder encourages younger children to select their own nappy when they need changing to help them to understand the concept of consent. n The childminder supports children to develop their fine motor skills. They explore

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a variety of sensory materials, such as water and gloop, to help develop their creativity. Children manipulate play dough with their hands to help them to build their muscles in preparation for early writing. n The childminder teaches older children how to wash their hands and explains to them why this is important. However, younger children do not learn effective hand hygiene because the childminder uses wipes to clean their hands instead. The childminder does not provide toddlers with opportunities to learn how to wash their hands to help prevent the spread of bacteria. n The childminder provides nutritious snacks and drinks for children and works with parents to help ensure that the lunches they provide are healthy and balanced. She talks to children about how to stay healthy, but does not encourage them to drink the low-sugar drinks that she provides or parents to provide their children with healthy alternatives to sugary drinks to help promote

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children's good oral health. n The childminder has a positive approach to her continued professional development. She undertakes several courses every month to ensure that her knowledge of learning, development and safeguarding is up to date. n Parents report that they are very happy with the care their children receive and value the advice and guidance the childminder provides. They say that that the childminder is like 'part of the family'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

19 January 2024 n teach younger children how to wash their own hands to further develop their self-care skills and help prevent the spread of bacteria n promote the benefits of drinking low-sugar drinks to parents and children to help support children's good oral health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500107 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10317369 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 15 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Westbury. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant level 2 qualification. She provides funded early education for 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 January 2024 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

19 January 2024 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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