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

The childminder is unwavering in her devotion to giving children the best start in life. She uses her expert understanding of how children learn to help them flourish and make outstanding progress from their starting points. She quickly identifies gaps in children's development and invests time, patiently understanding children's underlying needs. This enables her to fully embed her ambitious curriculum by adapting her teaching, reflective planning and ongoing interactions with each child to ensure they close learning gaps and catch up with their peers.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder expertly supports children in being confident communicators. She has high expectations for the development of every child. For younger children, she intentionally expands their experiences and extends their vocabulary. The childminder tunes into the sounds they make and gives meaning to their efforts. Children visibly grow in confidence when they are in her care. After learning about numbers indoors, young children clap in delight when they later find numerals that the childminder has placed in the outdoor environment saying, 'Look, a two!'

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The provision is outstanding

Children feel loved. They form strong bonds with the childminder. They love looking through their photo learning book and recalling fun experiences that they have had together. Children smile as they remember their trip to the farm when the sheep tickled their hands as they fed them.

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n The childminder has excellent knowledge of how children learn. She applies her expertise to children she cares for and knows their needs thoroughly. The childminder systematically observes and accurately assesses children continuously so she can plan bespoke activities and experiences that are effective at supporting children's continual progress. Over time, children improve on previous learning and build a secure foundation in the fundamental skills they need to succeed in their next learning stages. The childminder patiently focuses on children's immediate needs and ensures these are secure before moving on. Children learn deeply and can apply what they learn in different situations. n The childminder is attentive and dedicated to children's development and emotional well-being. She has strong partnerships with parents and invests the time each child needs to feel secure and form meaningful attachments. The

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childminder arranges their first visit individually so that she can give them her full attention and care. She works closely with parents to build a deep understanding of each child, contributing to her ongoing planning for their needs. When children's families have significant life events that impact on them, the childminder is empathetic and proactive in preparing children for changes in their personal lives and helping them understand. Parents explain that the

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19 September 2024 childminder's 'genuine care and concern have made her feel like a cherished family member'. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder has high expectations of all children and gives them responsibilities they relish. Children quickly redirect their attention to help tidy up when asked and independently move appropriate furniture to prepare the room for eating. Young children wash their hands and begin preparing their snacks. They select healthy fruits that they would like to eat and choose appropriate tools to cut fruit. Children control equipment with care, precision and confidence. They listen to instructions and love the responsibility. They respond enthusiastically and fully confident to give it a go by themselves. n The childminder's interactions with children are of a high quality. She skilfully incorporates the words and phrases for children to learn into their everyday

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experiences. Through repetition, eye contact and drawing children's attention to the mouth movements needed for different sounds and words, young children quickly gain the skills to speak and communicate. She uses children's home language, learning key words and phrases from parents. The childminder provides children with a rich vocabulary. She selects books that resonate with children, spark their interests and are relevant to children's life events. Children learn about festivals and beliefs that are significant to the families she supports. She encourages young children to engage with mathematical vocabulary through stories and songs. Children are absorbed in songs as they add and remove ducks during water play, singing 'Five Little Ducks'.

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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 EY535899 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10355069 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 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Tidworth, in Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7:45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide early education for children aged 2 years old.

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Inspection activities

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 and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and its impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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

19 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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Inspection activities

19 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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