Childminder in Wiltshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

This exceptional childminder creates a nurturing and calming learning environment for all who attend. Children show they are safe and secure in the childminder's home. They seek her for reassurance when needed and happily find activities and engage with purpose. They show pride in their environment when they confidently give visitors a tour of the setting and excitedly tell them about their learning experiences.

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The provision is outstanding

The inspirational childminder puts the children at the centre of all she does. She uses her extensive knowledge of the children to create an ambitious and inclusive curriculum for all. For example, the childminder has identified that all children need to develop their small hand muscles to prepare them for early writing and their transition to school. Children develop these muscles when they use spray bottles to water cress they have planted as part of their learning about growing and caring for living things. Additionally, the childminder creates a salon where children can practise strengthening these muscles when they use toy scissors, various hair clips and combs to 'cut' and style the hair of dolls. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning even further when she asks if they can estimate the number of clips in the doll's hair. Children are eager to share their thoughts and beam at the

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is aware of busy home lives and the different life experiences children have. She has a focus on exposing children to a wide range of opportunities while they are in her care. Weekly, the children visit the local greengrocer, where they select different fruits and vegetables for their snack. Recently, the childminder arranged for all children and their families to visit a circus so they could enjoy the experience together. Children develop social interactions outside the childminder's home when they attend local toddler groups and go for walks in the community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is always reflecting on her already exceptional practice to ensure children get the best possible learning experiences. She gives herself self-appraisals to support her own well-being and attends training courses to upskill her knowledge. Additionally, she mentors local childminders to share her expertise and help them to deliver high-quality teaching. Most recently, the childminder has introduced a counting library, which has built children's confidence with mathematics in a variety of different ways. Children have excellent attitudes to learning and love exploring new activities. n The highly-qualified childminder has an excellent knowledge of all children and quickly identifies when they need extra support. She works closely with parents

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need to do better?

14 May 2024 and other professionals to make timely referrals. The childminder uses her skills to implement inclusive strategies to help close the gaps in children's learning while waiting for support from external agencies. For example, at group times, the childminder and all children copy facial movements from flash cards. The activity supports children who have speech delay to practise different sounds and mouth movements. All children benefit from the activity, engage with excitement and are excellent role models for each other. n The childminder is an excellent role model for the children. She inspires them to be confident communicators and show resilience in all they do. For example, when children struggle to screw lids onto bottles, they seek support. The childminder models the action and says, 'Now, you have a try' and provides them with words of encouragement. Children are confident to have a go and

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show persistence when they encounter difficulties. The childminder exposes children to a wide range of vocabulary when she uses words like 'enormous' and 'microscopic' in conversations with them. n Children display admirable behaviour and build meaningful relationships with others. If children have disagreements, the childminder allows them time to resolve this themselves but is close by to support those who need it. Children ask their friends to join their play and use their imaginations in a 'mums and dads' game they create together. They giggle with joy when they hand tickets to visitors and the childminder, and ask them to join them for an imaginary train journey. Children have excellent imaginative play skills and thrive on their interactions with others. n The childminder goes above and beyond to make children and families feel valued and part of her provision. She builds relationships with families from the

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very beginning by visiting the family home and getting to know children in their own environment. Parents share that the childminder provides them with 'incredible' support and how she tailors her teaching and learning opportunities to meet all children's needs. The childminder sends daily updates about care and learning to all parents via an online app. Parents are happy and well informed.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500321 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10339386 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 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She is in receipt of early education funding for three- and four-year-olds.

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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 they ensure it is 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 curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 May 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

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