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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's perseverance in helping them to settle and feel secure in her care. They move around confidently and are willing to try new activities, such as using icing pens to decorate gingerbread men. Children learn to interact with others and develop social skills through outings, such as story time at the library and visits to toddler groups. They learn simple words and the childminder repeats new words to them to help increase their vocabulary. For example, she describes the tape as 'sticky'. She also uses simple sign language to help children communicate. The childminder consistently reminds children about staying safe. She talks to them about the oven getting hot and who is allowed to use it. Children enjoy a varied range of activities designed to help them make progress towards their next steps. They have a go at using scissors with support from the childminder, who explains and shows them what to do. They carefully

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The provision is good

work out how to fit puzzle pieces into the right space and the childminder praises this recently acquired skill. The childminder believes that every child has the right to succeed, whatever their individual needs, and celebrates their achievements, however small. Children learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' and benefit from the childminder's consistent and positive approach to managing their behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is particularly skilled and experienced at caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She seeks help from external agencies and works closely with both them and with parents to ensure a shared approach to meeting the children's particular needs effectively. She sets achievable targets for children that need additional support and reviews these regularly with parents to involve them fully in their children's learning. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and carefully identifies what she needs to do to improve outcomes for children. For example, she attended training on challenging behaviour and this has had a direct impact on the strategies that she uses for behaviour management. Children's behaviour has improved as a result. n The childminder knows children extremely well. She is able to accurately assess their level of development and assess any gaps in their learning. She uses this

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need to do better?

information to plan activities to help them make progress from their starting points. n Children who are learning English as an additional language are not fully supported to use and hear their home language in the setting as much as possible. n On occasion, some aspects of planned activities are too challenging for children and they lose interest as a result.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she is concerned, and understands the importance of taking responsibility for reporting any safeguarding issues. The childminder helps children to learn about staying safe, including the safe use of the internet. She keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she has accessed online safeguarding training.

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should:

n provide further support for children who are learning to speak English as an additional language to use and recognise their home language during their play n consider children's abilities carefully when planning activities to ensure that every aspect is tailored to provide the right level of challenge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543040 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10100284 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 4 to 9 Total number of places 6 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 2017. She works from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed it with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and how she implements this. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector scrutinised a sample of documentation, including records of children's progress. n The inspector observed the learning environment.

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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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12 November 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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