Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder continues to update her safeguarding knowledge, such as through training. She demonstrates a suitable understanding 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 understanding of how to provide a well-balanced inclusive curriculum, covering all areas of learning. She explains how she will observe, assess and monitor children's achievements and identify their next steps of development to help her plan activities to support their progress. She describes how she will promote children's language and literacy skills. For example, through discussion with children about objects they find beginning with the same letter. n Since registration, the childminder has completed training that has raised her awareness of how to create calm, play environments for children and provide meaningful activities. She explains how she will give children time to follow their

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curiosity and learn through their play, using a wide variety of exciting resources. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in liaison with parents and other providers their children may attend. She explains how she will keep parents well informed about their children's activities and achievements. n The childminder knows how to support children's good health and well-being. She describes how she will support their understanding of which foods help to build a strong heart, why we eat colourful foods and how they help our bodies. She explains how she will teach children to keep themselves and others safe, such as when crossing roads. The childminder will take children to group activities, such as toddler groups, to meet with others and develop their social skills. n The childminder understands how to support children's good behaviour. She describes how she will use appropriate strategies to help children learn how to

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This provision meets requirements

manage their emotions, play cooperatively and be kind to others. The childminder explains how she will help children feel valued and welcomed, such as by using positive reinforcement, praise and encouragement.

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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 2628732 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10299902 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Larkhill, Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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 inspector took account of the comments from parents. n The childminder showed the inspector her home and explained how she has completed a risk assessment to help minimise accidents. n The childminder explained how she intends to plan activities to support children's learning and what they will learn from these. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and her paediatric first-aid certificate. n Although there were no children in the early years age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five

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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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