Childminder EY311659

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 provides a calm, welcoming environment where young children feel safe and ready to learn. Children settle quickly because they are greeted with kindness and reassurance. Relationships are built through consistent care and gentle routines. The childminder responds sensitively to children's emotional needs, helping them feel secure and confident.

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The provision is good

The childminder prioritises children's communication. They want children to become confident speakers who can share their thoughts and feelings. Children enjoy listening to their favourite stories and rhymes. Staff pause at key moments so children can join in with familiar phrases, ask questions and share ideas. Babies babble, clap and point. The childminder narrates back to them, introducing everyday words and extending their vocabulary. Children learn to listen to others and express themselves clearly.

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The provision is good

Children regularly visit local farms and woodlands, where they learn about different animals, what they eat and how they are cared for. These outings spark curiosity and help children make links between their play, stories and real-life experiences. The childminder also meets weekly with other childminders and their children. This gives children regular opportunities to mix with different age groups and build confidence in larger groups. Children practise their emergent social skills, which helps them to develop friendships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes physical activity every day. In the garden, children throw balls and beanbags into hoops. They climb the ladder to the playhouse and move their bodies to music. Staff encourage children to stretch, balance and jump. The childminder takes children on regular walks to the park. There, they climb on play equipment and run around in the wide-open space. These activities help children burn off energy and build physical confidence. n Children behave well. The childminder sets clear expectations and responds in a calm and consistent manner. They offer gentle reminders to reinforce the rules of the home, such as using kind hands. Children learn the reasons behind the rules and are helped to understand that their actions can affect others. As a result, children begin to manage their behaviour and feel confident talking about their feelings. n The childminder wants children to learn how to do things for themselves. They

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need to do better?

teach children how to put on their shoes and coats without support. Children are given choices about what they want to play with and learn. However, the childminder does not always encourage older children to help with everyday tasks, such as clearing and cleaning the table. As a result, valuable opportunities

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need to do better?

5 August 2025 to promote independence and practical skills are sometimes missed. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder provides parents with regular feedback on their children's progress and learning. She offers support and advice tailored to each family's needs. Parents say their children are growing in confidence, communication and social skills. This helps families feel supported and involved, developing a trusting partnership. n The childminder uses her observations to identify gaps in children's learning and tailors activities to meet their individual needs. She builds on children's interests and starting points, offering targeted support to help them achieve their next steps. As a result, children make good progress across all areas of learning and develop the skills they need for the next stage in their education. n Children develop an awareness of diversity through the childminder's use of

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need to do better?

stories, books and spontaneous conversations. With her support, they learn about some cultural celebrations, such as Diwali, and show interest in diversity and cultural differences. However, the childminder does not routinely extend children's learning across a wider range of cultures. This limits opportunities to help children understand and appreciate the differences between their own and others' ways of life.

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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 extend opportunities for children to develop their independence, particularly around mealtimes n help children to develop a better awareness of diversity to support their understanding of different cultures, communities and race.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311659 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10399873 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 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 18 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Calne, Wiltshire. The childminder operates on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm and on Friday from 7.30am to 9am, all year round. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 5 and works with an assistant. She offers funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder discussed the provision and the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how they self- evaluate the provision. n The inspector spoke to staff during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the paediatric first-aid and safeguarding certificates. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents. n Children spoke and engaged with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

5 August 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

5 August 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.

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