Childminder in Swindon

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 has created a warm and welcoming environment where children show that they feel safe and secure. Children develop close relationships with the caring childminder and build strong friendships with other children. Children behave well and show a good understanding of sharing and turn taking. For instance, older children confidently share resources independently and the childminder gently supports younger children with this. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, which boosts their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She has high expectations of what children can achieve and plans fun and engaging activities to support them to move forward in their development. Children are making good progress and learning skills that will support them in their future learning. They are motivated and eager to learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder is dedicated to her role and to offering high-quality care. She reflects well on her provision and practice. For example, new shelving in the children's playroom means that children now can access resources independently and are able to see what is on offer to them. Children are confident to help themselves and have access to a wide range of toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops children's exploratory and physical skills well. For instance, children spend prolonged periods exploring cooked spaghetti and pasta. Younger show good control as they use tools to scoop spaghetti into containers and enjoy filling and emptying. Older children show good hand-to-eye coordination as they use scissors to cut the spaghetti. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and state that she is part of their extended family. The childminder works closely with parents when children first start, to gain a good understanding of children's interests and starting points. She keeps parents regularly updated with what their children are doing and the progress they are making. The childminder has not fully developed effective methods to share information about children's learning with other settings they attend, to consistently support children's learning. n Children learn about the world around them through a range of outings and

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need to do better?

experiences. For example, they visit local parks where they are able to be out in the fresh air and attend a weekly story time event at the local library. n Children thoroughly enjoy being imaginative. For instance, they delight in dressing up and the childminder supports them to dress up in whatever they would like. She tackles gender stereotypes well. Older children add a narrative to their play as they pretend to fix a trolley with pretend tools. Younger children

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need to do better?

1 October 2019 enjoy taking it turns to use play house keys to pretend to unlock a door. n The childminder is dedicated to improving her skills and knowledge. She attends training and network meetings, and uses information from networking meetings well. For example, a recent talk on speech difficulties is helping her support children further. The childminder has relayed this to parents to ensure that they are all working together to support children fully. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she engages older children in conversations and repeats words back for younger children to copy. Children thoroughly enjoy getting comfy on cushions to read a story all together. They join in with repeated phrases from the story. On occasions, the childminder does not use effective questioning skills to challenge and extend older children's learning, especially in relation to developing mathematical concepts further.

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need to do better?

n Children are developing good early writing skills and there are plenty of opportunities for them to do this within the childminder's home. For example, younger children make marks using chalks and enjoy watching the childminder draw round leaves on larger pieces of paper.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the correct procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the possible signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm, including from radical or extreme views. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to minimise risks to children in her home and when on outings. She supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, when using scissors she explains the risks.

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should:

n extend and challenge older children's learning even further, especially to learn more about mathematical concepts, such as weighing and measuring n build on partnerships with other settings that children attend, to further strengthen children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303948 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10073508 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at all areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Parents provided written feedback about the provision. The inspector read and took account of this. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household, risk assessments and children's learning records.

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Inspection activities

1 October 2019 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

1 October 2019 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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