Childminder in Wiltshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. This helps to keep her knowledge current and to understand safeguarding issues that may affect children. n The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training. She attends regular training, such as supporting children with autism and children's mental health training, to develop a stronger understanding of children's needs. n The childminder describes how she supports children to develop individually, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Through discussion, she describes how to refer to outside agencies for additional support with children's learning and development. n The childminder explains how she will communicate with parents through

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conversations, online communication services, and sending reports. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour effectively. For example, she explains how she would ensure that consistent and age- appropriate boundaries are in place to support children to manage their emotions and support their social and emotional development. She understands that children need sufficient challenge in activities to help them remain engaged and interested. n The childminder understands how to develop healthy routines for children. There is a strong forest school approach to her curriculum. For instance, by providing daily opportunities for fresh air and outdoor activities to support children's physical development and well-being. n The childminder completes effective risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe. This includes ensuring the areas children play in and the resources they use are suitable. The childminder explains how she teaches children to manage

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risk for themselves, such as when they are around campfires. n The childminder describes how she would implement a challenging and ambitious curriculum for children, based on their interests and developmental needs. She maintains a range of art resources and uses natural resources for supporting children's development. This helps children learn about different textures and supports their understanding of the world. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to review children's progress when they are aged between two and three years old, to identify any gaps in learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

5 September 2024 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 EY441916 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10355331 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 0 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Winsley, near Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. She operates Tuesday and Thursday from 3.15pm until 5.45pm during school term time. She runs a club from 10am until 1pm, each Saturday from April to November and various days in the school holidays from 10am until 3pm. The childminder holds a forest school qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

5 September 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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5 September 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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