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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder is warm, welcoming and friendly and children thrive in her care. Children are happy to be with her, and to see their friends. They quickly engage themselves in play. The childminder knows the children very well, and is quick to celebrate with them when they achieve a new skill. For example, when children are mark making on the chalk boards outside, they excitably show her they have written the first letter of their name. She praises their efforts, and they beam with pride. Children are confident and happy and have good self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high ambitions for every child, encouraging them to do things for themselves, and to keep trying. For example, she supports even the youngest children to try to zip up their coat when going outside, encouraging them to keep going when it gets stuck. The childminder helps children to be kind and considerate to each other, supporting their personal, social and emotional development. They play and share together well, and their behaviour is good. For example, when playing on the seesaw, children make space for a third friend to join them, and they laugh as they play together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with current early years practice. She links with the local authority, other childminders and completes online training. She evaluates her provision to ensure she is meeting the needs of children in her care. For example, when she observed children were not fully engaged in activities, she changed the way she planned their day, and is now much more led by the children's interests and needs. n The childminder notices all children's attempts to communicate and responds quickly, encouraging speech and language communication, and use of correct vocabulary. For example, when children with little language roll their hands together and look at her, she asks 'would you like to sing wheels on the bus?'. Additionally, when children say they have 'aten' all their lunch, she responds 'that's right, you have eaten all your lunch.' n The childminder offers children a great range of activities and experiences for all

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need to do better?

ages. She plays with them, recognising when they need help and when they need time to explore independently. However, older children are not always challenged enough in their learning, supporting them to progress even more. n Children learn new skills including colours and parts of their body, in a fun way. For example, when reading stories, the childminder asks children to name the colour of the eyes of the character on the page. They then look into each other's eyes to see what colour they are, laughing as they do so. n Children have many opportunities to learn throughout their busy day. The childminder regularly reads to them, encourages them to be independent, and

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need to do better?

12 September 2024 regularly praises them. They are making good progress. However, she does miss opportunities to develop children's mathematical skill further. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents comment on how much their children love going to the childminder's house. They say their children have progressed in their learning since being in her care, particularly with their speech and language. The childminder keeps them informed of how their children are developing, and what they can do to support them at home. n The childminder plans trips outside the home, giving the children the opportunity to link up with the local community. She attends groups with other childminders, where children have a chance to play with different children and adults, supporting their interaction skills. She takes them on trips to local parks and further afield on buses. Children have many opportunities to develop their

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need to do better?

knowledge and understanding of the world.

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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 provide more challenge during children's self-chosen play, particularly for older children, to extend their learning and maximise their progress n make the most of opportunities to promote mathematical skills throughout the day, so that children make even more progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2762521 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10349530 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was previously registered with a CMA between October 2021 and November 2023. She registered with Ofsted in November 2023. She lives in Durrington, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

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Inspection activities

n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language.

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Inspection activities

12 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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