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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate they are safe and secure in the childminder's home. They are extremely confident and happy as they explore the environment, which is centred around them. The childminder and her assistant are always close by to provide children with support. Children ask for help when they need it and enjoy comfort from both the childminder and her assistant.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates and implements a curriculum that is tailored to the needs of the children. She develops children's listening and concentration skills in preparation for school when she reads them stories and poetry at group time, for example. Children listen with excitement and intent. The childminder reads with passion and ignites children's love of books. Children confidently share what they remember about the story and eagerly anticipate the next part. In the garden, children use their senses to explore sand and water. This learning has been created from children's home experiences of their holidays. Children develop their imaginations when they discuss with one another how to make sandcastles. They go on to excitedly create a 'potion' together with a variety of resources.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are very well mannered and respectful of their environment. They say 'thank you' when the childminder hands them their drink and they work together to tidy up for the next activity. Children play together very well and are mindful of younger children. When children recognise their friend needs help with an activity, they carefully hand them a toy they need. Children enjoy each other's company.

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need to do better?

n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice to help ensure she is providing the best quality learning for children. She networks with other local childminders. They meet regularly, share practice and support one another's well-being. The childminder's assistant reports that the loves her role and is very well supported. The childminder and her assistant have weekly meetings to reflect on their week and plan for the week ahead. They put the children at the centre of all they do. n The childminder gives children an excellent range of experiences and opportunities. Weekly, they attend a local care home to promote intergenerational learning. Recently, children visited the local farm to learn about different animals and where they live. All children also attend swimming lessons taught by the childminder's assistant, who is also a qualified swimming teacher. Children develop an extensive range of skills as part of the childminder's

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need to do better?

curriculum. n Children have excellent language and communication skills. From a young age,

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11 July 2024 they communicate with confidence and learn the value of language. The childminder and her assistant are very good role models for children. They engage children in meaningful conversations and encourage them to recall their home experiences. Children confidently talk about their holiday to the beach. The childminder extends children's learning by asking children how they travel on holiday and where they went. Children love to share their life experiences. n The childminder and her assistant value the importance of supporting and promoting children's physical and mental well-being. Children engage in a regular yoga session where they develop their physical and emotional strength. The childminder's assistant supports children to learn how to be physically strong and in tune with their bodies. The children say positive affirmations together, such as 'I am brave. I am strong.' This reflects in the positive and

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resilient attitudes they have in their play and learning. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and her assistant and the care they provide for their children. They speak of the 'excellent' learning opportunities that their children receive and the wonderful extra activities, including swimming lessons, that the childminder provides. The childminder goes above and beyond to ensure their children have a smooth transition into school. She creates a meaningful transition document containing information about children's skills and interests and liaises closely with the receiving teacher. n The childminder knows all children very well and quickly identifies their next steps for learning. She has a strong focus on developing children's independence and confidence ready for school. However, at times, she does not consider those children who are younger and how to best support their understanding. For

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example, when younger children are asked to take off their shoes, or tidy for lunch, the childminder and her assistant repeat what they want them to do but do not support them to complete the routine task. Children become confused, continue to play and do not consistently understand and learn the routine expectations.

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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 refine the curriculum for younger children to help them understand and engage with routine activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379163 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10310694 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 28 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Corsham, Wiltshire. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, all year round. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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