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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a well-sequenced and varied curriculum that helps children to gain fundamental skills, including confidence, making choices and independence. This prepares children well for their next stage of learning. Children acquire good early mathematics knowledge. For example, children build a 'beautiful castle' using magnets, as the childminder weaves in mathematical vocabulary, such as giant, big and little. Outside, younger children build their larger muscles, as they climb up onto the slide and happily slide down. Older children develop their smaller physical skills and successfully use a cutter to make their dough shape. Children take pride in their achievements and proudly shout, 'I did it'. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and gently reminds them of these. This means children begin to learn what is expected of them and they behave well. The childminder explains to children what is happening next and uses a timer. This helps children to begin to understand how long they have left before the next activity. Children's transitions are well supported. The childminder helps children to recognise positive behaviours. For example, she gives children stickers to reward their achievements. Children develop a sense of belonging and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and recognises what children can do and need to learn next. She uses this information to plan fun activities that appeal to children's interests. For example, children use small shovels to dig and plant colourful flowers. However, although children enjoy these activities, the childminder does not plan them precisely enough to ensure children reach their full potential. n The childminder has robust settling-in processes to ensure a smooth transition for new children. She conducts home visits to learn about the family and start building relationships with the children. The childminder gathers important information about each child and uses this to form starting points for children. The childminder uses effective assessment to monitor children's progress, helping to swiftly identify gaps in their learning. This means children receive the support they need. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills. They visit the library,

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sing songs and enjoy stories. For example, children listen attentively to the story 'Ten seeds', they ask questions and learn new vocabulary, such as 'illustrations'. Children begin to develop a love of books. Older children practise letter sounds and begin to recognise their names, in preparation for school. n The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before mealtimes and

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28 April 2025 provides them with healthy snacks, such as apples. Daily fresh air and exercise supports children's physical health and well-being. The childminder promotes good oral hygiene, providing teeth brushing packs to parents when children start. Children begin to learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. n Children benefit from exploring the local community. The childminder takes children on trips related to current topics. For example, they visit local ponds where they fish for tadpoles, providing children with real life experiences. This helps to widen and consolidate children's learning. Children develop good awareness of the world around them. n The childminder is aware of the importance of maintaining her professional development and updates her knowledge and skills through training opportunities. She has recently completed the Early Years Personal Development Programme. This has supported the childminder to feel more confident with the

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implementation of mathematics, during children's play. n Parents comment positively about the care their children receive. They value the kindness, professionalism and care the childminder shows. Parents are grateful for the two-way communication to support their children's learning. The childminder provides parents with school readiness booklets, to ensure continuity at home. In addition, they comment on how the variety of outings their children experience has enhanced their child's speech, social skills and confidence.

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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 refine the planning of activities so that they are more precisely tailored, to further support and challenge children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285689 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10394432 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 8 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Tidworth, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 4pm on a Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The setting offers government funded places.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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

28 April 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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