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 Met

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The provision is good

Children and babies feel safe and secure very quickly in this home-from-home environment. They are comfortable in the childminder's care and demonstrate much affection towards her. The childminder's calm and caring nature ensures that children's emotional well-being is met. She spends quality time with the children to concentrate on their individual learning goals. For instance, she celebrates children's ideas and achievements, however small. Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder builds on younger children's vocabulary by introducing new words and extending their sentences during all conversations. They listen to the childminder's commentary as they play together. Children feel valued, behave well and engage eagerly in activities. They progress well physically and socially. The childminder helps children to learn patience and resilience. For example, when younger children are frustrated turning the pages of

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The provision is good

a board book or undoing locks on the 'fiddle board', she says gently, 'It's okay, keep trying, you're doing well', to help children concentrate. Children develop a very good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, they eat nutritious snacks, and the older children help prepare the vegetables for the evening meal. The childminder uses mealtimes to promote the importance of good manners and excellent hygiene messages. Children have regular access to fresh air and physical activity and enjoy regular walks to areas of interest.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder is skilled in questioning children. She readily shows interest, listens well and responds quickly to children's ideas and interests to enrich their learning. For example, she extends younger children's knowledge and understanding of the world through sensory experiences such as playing with dried oats, coloured rice and popping corn alongside different sizes of scoops and textured balls. Children are eager to explore and concentrate for long periods on their activities. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to encourage their early literacy skills, and even the youngest children develop a real love of books. For instance, children begin to understand that print carries meaning as they enjoy books with programmable buttons. Younger children join in repeating words and actions, such as linking animal noises with pictures. However,

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need to do better?

although the childminder encourages early reading skills, at times she does not fully support younger children to explore mark-making opportunities to help them develop their early writing skills. n The childminder has positive partnerships with parents, who speak very highly of the care that their children receive. For example, they say, 'Children thrive during their time with her and are so much more confident since starting.' They describe the childminder as having a 'caring', positive attitude' where 'nothing is

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need to do better?

14 February 2020 too much trouble for the children'. n Information is shared with parents about what children have been doing throughout the day through digital messages and regular assessment records. However, the childminder has not fully explored ways to encourage parents to join in with their children's learning at home and share more information regarding their children's developing skills and interests. This does not help to build a complete picture of each child's stage of development to help support the continuity of care and learning even more. n The childminder regularly uses research and training to help improve her knowledge and skills. She assesses the impact of any new ways of working on outcomes for children. For example, recent training in how to support behaviour in children who have suffered trauma has helped her reflect on what she wants to achieve with all the children. The childminder is extremely keen to support

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children's emotional well-being. She constantly finds ways to help children to develop an understanding of their emotions and feelings. n The childminder evaluates and monitors her practice effectively. For example, she reflects on how well activities have an impact on children's learning. The childminder welcomes parents' and children's views to help her improve her provision. She has identified the need to enhance outdoor learning for the children. She plans to gain more knowledge of forest school activities and the benefits of playing with a wide variety of natural resources to encourage children's creativity and problem-solving in all areas of the curriculum.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places children's safety at the centre of all that she does. She has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that might give cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows how to report any concerns. The childminder keeps up to date with guidance and legislation for wider safeguarding issues. Additionally, she completes thorough daily risk assessments to help keep children safe in all areas where babies and children play.

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should:

n develop opportunities for children to explore mark-making tools and resources to enhance their early writing skills n encourage parents to contribute more information about their children's learning at home to help strengthen further the planning and assessment for each child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246950 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10125524 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in North Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder operates from 7am to 6pm all year round, except for family holidays. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is in receipt of free early years funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by the children to understand how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. A joint observation of an activity was undertaken with the childminder. n The inspector observed care practices and the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written information provided. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of adults' suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

14 February 2020 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

14 February 2020 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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