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 Met

p.1

The provision is good

Children are confident and happy in this childminder's care. The childminder has created a nurturing and warm learning environment in her home, and children feel safe and secure. She takes children on trips out in the local community, where she guides children to develop their knowledge and understanding of the local town and region. They visit the museum and learn about the history of the area, looking at objects from the past. Children explain what they have seen. There is a strong focus on helping children understand plants, how they grow and what they need to survive. Children grow vegetables with the childminder, such as peas and beans, building their knowledge of how some of the foods they eat grow. They plant flowers ready for springtime, building their understanding of the seasons. Children develop hand strength and coordination as they scoop soil into plant pots before adding the flower plants.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder recognises the importance of building strong bonds with children and the positive impact this has on their learning and development. She supports children to explore and understand their emotions in a variety of ways, guiding them to build empathy and social skills. The childminder guides children to further develop their social skills by visiting local playgroups. Children build their confidence as they play with other children. Children make good progress in their learning and development and are well prepared for the next stage of learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder understands how crucial it is for children to make healthy food choices. When children have trouble trying different foods, she takes them to food shops. This helps them see the wide variety of foods that are available. She encourages them to play fun games where they rate new foods they taste with stars. Children build their knowledge of food types, increase the range of foods they like to eat and consume more fruits and vegetables. n The childminder helps children develop their skills and confidence in mathematics. Older children happily tell you their age and how old they will be on their next birthday. Through guided activities, children learn to recognise quantities by counting the dots on a die. Children confidently count up to nine little pots of paint and notice that some colours have two more than others. n Children are curious and engage well in their play. They concentrate for long

p.2

need to do better?

periods, for example when playing with toy cars on a pretend race track. As they play with mechanical dinosaurs, they build hand-eye coordination as they manipulate the parts of the toy. Children respect toys and remember to turn them off after they have finished playing with them. They respond well to the childminder's requests, such as packing away toys before starting another game. n There is a good focus on guiding children to develop their language and

p.2

need to do better?

10 February 2025 communication skills. Children confidently explain that the toy they are playing with is called a T. rex. The childminder's voice is calm and reassuring, and they recognise the importance of conversation in guiding children's communication skills. However, the childminder often asks questions that require short answers, which does not enable children to develop their language and communication skills further. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive and report that children make good progress in their learning and development. They feedback that communication is effective, and they feel kept up to date with their children's progress and the activities they undertake. Parents report that the childminder gives them support with childcare matters, such as toilet training. n The childminder has created a good curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. She encourages children to explore junk modelling to develop

p.2

need to do better?

their problem-solving skills and provides children with opportunities to draw to develop their hand strength. However, the childminder does not routinely encourage children to explore a wider range of media, materials and creative styles to develop their self-expression, creative skills and imagination even more. n Children are kind, friendly and polite. They share their toys eagerly and know how their behaviour affects others. They have a positive attitude towards learning and join in activities the childminder provides. The childminder helps them develop independence skills, like pouring water from a tap into jugs.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n extend interactions with children to develop their conversation skills even further and encourage them to discuss their ideas and interests more readily n develop ways for children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials in order to build their self-expression and imagination even more.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY541765 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10376195 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 21 May 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. She operates Mondays only, from 7am until 5pm, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in home-based childcare. She offers government funded spaces for childcare.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The childminder and children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the curriculum during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in their home. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector read parent feedback during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.4

Inspection activities

10 February 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

10 February 2025 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6