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 feel happy and secure with the friendly childminder. Parents comment on how quickly their children, including those who are shy, have settled in her care. Children become confident and independent, as they learn to do things for themselves. Babies explore the interesting resources before returning to the childminder for a reassuring cuddle. Children enjoy sharing books and older children link some letters to the sounds they represent. Most children progress well in all areas of their development. Children quickly learn what is expected of them because the childminder explains clearly why some behaviour is unwanted. If children find this difficult the childminder works closely with parents, to ensure they have a consistent approach. Children feel good about themselves as the childminder gives them plenty of praise and encouragement.

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The provision is good

Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, children have had less social contact, which has made some children more anxious in new environments. The childminder recognises this and takes extra care to make children feel welcome and safe. She takes time teaching and encouraging them to play with others. When parents have not been able to spend time talking with the childminder at the beginning and end of the day, she has provided contact books to share daily information.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the skills and knowledge that children need to gain, to help them in their future learning. She plans activities at just the right level for children's different abilities, so they are interested and eager to join in. She helps them gradually build on what they already know and gives them time to practise and consolidate new skills. n The childminder monitors children's development closely. She quickly spots children who are not making progress. She supports parents, to ensure children get the help they need. n Overall, the childminder supports children's speech development well. She talks with children about what they are doing, and repeats sounds and simple phrases to babies. She uses their interests, to encourage children who are less vocal to have thoughtful conversations. n Children gain a good understanding of numbers and shape, through carefully planned and playful activities. For example, older children thoroughly enjoy

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using tweezers to select and match coloured bears to numerals and all the children regularly join in with counting songs. n The childminder cares for children's individual needs well. She makes sure children sleep and eat when they need to, so they are rested, and ready to enjoy their day. The childminder follows hygienic routines, for example when

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14 June 2021 changing nappies. She uses this time to sing and play with babies, which helps to build strong and trusting relationships. n Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. They talk about eating healthy foods and drinking plenty in warm weather. The childminder encourages babies to explore their food, and enjoy different tastes and textures, as they learn to feed themselves. n The childminder helps children to develop a strong sense of who they are. She talks with them about things that are important to them, and encourages children to celebrate their differences and cultural heritage. The childminder invites parents to share their special celebrations or religious festivals, to help all the children learn about one another. n Parents comment positively on the care and learning that the childminder provides. They appreciate being kept well informed about their children's day and the progress they are making. In addition to daily contact books, the

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childminder uses an online system to share information and busy, working parents find this especially useful. n The childminder does not share information with the staff from other settings that children attend. This means they do not have a consistent approach to supporting children's learning, to help children progress as well as possible. n The childminder completes regular training to keep her safeguarding practice and first-aid skills up to date. She uses her knowledge effectively to keep children safe. However, the childminder places less focus on developing her teaching skills, in particular, to help extend learning opportunities for those children who speak English as an additional language.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises the signs that indicate when a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how to record and report any concerns she may have for a child's welfare. She minimises risks within her home, for example by supervising children closely around the family dog. She has very recently moved house and has identified hazards in her new garden, such as a glass greenhouse. She has plans to make these safe before allowing children to play in these areas of the garden.

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should:

n enhance teaching skills, to provide the most effective support for children who are learning to speak English as an additional language n share information with staff from other settings that children attend, to enable adults to have a consistent approach towards children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559144 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10190226 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 5 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the Rodbourne area of Swindon. She cares for children between 7.30am and 6pm on weekdays throughout the year. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she decides what children need to learn and the activities and experiences she provides to help them progress. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during play and routine activities. She assessed the quality of care and learning. The inspector assessed the suitability of the home, garden, and resources for the children. n The inspector sampled some of the relevant documentation, such as training certificates, children's records, and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home. n Parents shared their written views of the provision with the inspector, who took account of their comments.

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Inspection activities

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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