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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. She places a strong focus on building their social and emotional skills as the foundation for their learning. Young children move around confidently and make choices about what to do. For example, they decide to play with the toy kitchen and name the different foods they have put on the plate. The childminder boosts children's self-esteem, praising them for using good manners and for being gentle when they stroke the cat.

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The provision is good

The childminder tailors her curriculum to the needs and interests of each child. She builds on what they already know and can do to plan varied learning opportunities that support them to make good progress. For example, when young children can count to 15, she then supports them to count to 20 and provides interesting activities for them to do this, such as counting the birds in the trees.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds close relationships with children and they confidently seek her out for comfort. They enjoy cuddling up to her and pretending to be a baby. They know that they can ask for their comforters if they need them and quickly overcome their anxiety about visitors. The childminder gives children lots of encouragement and support, praising them as they play and explore and acknowledging their achievements. For example, she makes positive comments when young children recognise numerals. n The childminder works with parents to find out what children can already do when they start attending and reviews their progress frequently to identify what they need to do next. She uses this as the basis of her provision. The childminder knows children well and carefully adapts her practice to meet their needs and interests. She knows when they need extra support and changes her provision to take account of this. For example, when children are unsettled she

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need to do better?

works hard to build up their confidence and resilience. n The childminder understands the importance of consistency for children and works closely with families to ensure a shared approach to setting boundaries and meeting each child's needs. For example, she discusses healthy lunch box contents with them. n The childminder ensures that children follow healthy lifestyles. She provides a variety of fruit for snack and reminds children to have regular drinks of water. Children learn to wash and dry their hands. They go out daily for exercise and fresh air. For example, the childminder takes them to local parks and woods. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on children learning about risk. She explains why they need to sit properly on the chair and why the step stool must be up against the cupboard if they want to stand on it. She consistently reminds

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19 February 2024 children about safe practice, such as keeping their eyes open when they walk. n The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new vocabulary during conversations. For example, when children play with toy ice creams, she teaches them the word 'scoop'. However, on occasion, the childminder does not model language as accurately as possible to extend children's communication skills. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm and knows what to do if she identifies concerns. She talks to children and parents about staying safe online.

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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:

n develop further the accurate modelling of language to extend children's emerging communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2581529 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10331768 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 10 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. She works Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5.30pm, and on Friday from 8am to 2pm.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

19 February 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 February 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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