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 provides a welcoming and homely environment for children in her care. She places a strong emphasis on promoting children's emotional well-being. Children develop trusting relationships with her and readily approach her for hugs and reassurance when needed. This helps to make children feel comfortable. Toys and resources are easily accessible and allow children to make free choices about what they want to play with. Children show increasing levels of creativity and imagination. For instance, they load toy cars onto a car transporter to get 'fixed'. The childminder offers generous praise for children's efforts and contributions, and this helps to promote their self-confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder's varied curriculum is tailored to children's interests, needs and abilities. For example, she knows children love to sing a variety of nursery rhymes and incorporates these in activities. This motivates children to listen carefully and join in with actions linked to the words. Older children confidently ask questions to make sense of what they see and the childminder responds well, explaining in an age-appropriate way. This supports children's growing vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder establishes clear boundaries and routines right from the start. In this way, children know what to expect and can prepare themselves. They begin to understand the importance of tidying away their toys in readiness for the next activity. This helps to promote children's good behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder proactively seeks to improve her already good knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently completed a long term course on how young children learn and develop. The childminder applies her new knowledge to enhance her provision and boost outcomes for children. This includes planning exciting activities, indoors and outdoors, with opportunities to practise and expand children's existing learning. n Outdoor learning forms a key part of the curriculum on offer. Children dress appropriately for all weathers and thoroughly enjoy exploring in the childminder's well-equipped garden. They love to climb steps, go down the slide and make marks on the ground with water spray bottles. Children learn more by investigating their surroundings and capturing nature, such as spotting a spider. The childminder gives children opportunities to take safe and suitable risks as they play outside, always under her watchful eye. This helps to increase

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need to do better?

children's levels of self-belief in own abilities. n The childminder understands the importance of raising children's awareness of diversity. For instance, she organises for a Spanish teacher to share songs and traditions from Spain. The childminder continues using these songs, that have

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27 January 2025 Spanish words, with tunes that children are familiar with. Older children remember how to say hello in Spanish. This allows them to consider similarities and differences between their own languages and those of others. n The childminder places importance on developing children's communication and language skills. She provides a running commentary during children's play, models good conversational skills and introduces new vocabulary. Younger children hear new words and impressively begin to apply these in context. Older children recall prior learning experiences and use words they remember. Although the childminder interacts positively, she does not always interact well enough to offer all children the same levels of support and engagement to further their learning. n Hygiene and care routines are followed consistently. Children learn to wash their hands thoroughly. The childminder is sensitive and gentle when attending to

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their personal care. For example, she asks children's permission before changing their nappy. Parents provide their children with meals and snacks to eat at the setting. As children sit around the table, the childminder initiates discussions. For instance, she talks to them about the fillings in their sandwiches, which may include jam or cheese. However, the childminder does not always use her chats to teach children about the benefits of eating nutritious and healthy foods that can contribute to their overall wellness. n Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. Parents value the childminder's calm and patient approach and praise the stimulating environment she creates. They receive good communication from her, including photographs of their children engaged in different activities. They often replicate these at home. This supports continuity in children's development.

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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 strengthen interactions with children to provide more consistent levels of support and encouragement that benefit all children's learning n enhance opportunities for children to gain a better understanding of healthy food choices and how this impacts their overall well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2694086 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10368012 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Tidworth, Wiltshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She is eligible to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke 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 The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity. n Parents shared their written 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

27 January 2025 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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