Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment, where children feel settled and happy. They move around and select activities independently and older children confidently offer ideas. For example, they explain what they are modelling with junk and ask if visitors like it. The childminder successfully engages children in activities and supports them to develop a have a go attitude. She has improved the provision for learning and development and knows what children need to learn next. However, she does not always incorporate children's next steps into planned activities and free play to fully support them to make the progress they are capable of. In addition, she does not support children's mathematical learning as successfully as possible. For example, she does not consistently take the opportunity to introduce counting, shapes and mathematical language during children's play.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She talks to them about taking turns and encourages them to tell others what they are getting upset about. Children develop good manners and listen to the childminder when she asks them to stop unwanted behaviour. They build strong relationships and show care for one another. For example, they fetch drinks bottles and hand them out.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and children have a warm relationship. They joke with each other about who is the boss and the children tell the childminder she is fired. Children confidently ask the childminder for help. She encourages them to try things themselves and reassures them that it does not matter if they get things wrong. This helps them develop independence and a positive attitude to learning. The childminder consistently uses encouragement and praise to acknowledge children's achievements. For example, she 'high fives' children for washing their hands. She tells children they are superstars and consistently boosts their self-esteem. n The childminder knows children well. She assesses their progress effectively and identifies what they need to do next as they develop the skills they need for starting school. However, she does not focus sharply enough on planning for children's next steps and incorporating them into their play. This does not fully

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need to do better?

support children's learning in all areas. n Children develop strong communication skills. They talk about what they are doing and make up stories, such as the childminder hurting her arm and having to examine her with a stethoscope. The childminder talks with older children about a broad range of subjects, including the diverse nature of families. She supports younger children to repeat simple words and communicate with others. Children have some opportunities to count and consider mathematical ideas but

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need to do better?

22 January 2024 this is not threaded throughout planned activities and the childminder does not consistently introduce it in children's free play. This does not support them to make the best possible progress in this area. n The childminder recognises and encourages good behaviour. She praises children for being helpful, such as when they hear her phone ring and go to fetch it for her. She reminds them about the expectations for behaviour, such as not talking with their mouths full. She helps them to negotiate sharing and older children are confident to express how they are feeling. n Children develop a strong understanding of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy trying an inviting selection of fruit and vegetables and the childminder talks with them about why sugar is bad for them. They have a full discussion about brushing their teeth and the childminder offers to buy a toothbrush, so they have one to use at her house.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a safe environment for children and teaches them about how to stay safe. She understands the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm and knows what to do if she is concerned. She talks to children and parents about staying safe online. n The childminder has made improvements to her provision since the last inspection and developed her understanding of how to support children's learning and development. However, this is not yet fully embedded.

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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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Due date

take full account of children's next steps during planned and child-led activities to help each child make the best possible progress. 09/04/2024

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should:

n enhance children's learning by threading mathematical activities throughout their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231909 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10313656 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 12 September 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Mere, Wiltshire. The setting operates 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 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n 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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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