Childminder in Swindon

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision requires improvement

Children show they feel secure in the childminder's care. They confidently approach her when they make a pretend cup of coffee saying, 'Here is your cup of coffee' and the childminder responds saying, 'Thank you, that's lovely.' Children can choose some of the toys they wish to play with independently and know where to find the double buggy to take the babies for a walk. However, the environment is cluttered, and many toy boxes are stacked up high, which limits the children's choices.

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The provision requires improvement

When drawing pictures, the childminder talks to the children, engages them well in conversations about their pictures and encourages their imaginations. Children talk about the faces they draw and say their 'Mummy has wings to fly'. However, at times, the childminder does not have high enough expectations of children and she does not consistently plan for what they need to learn next. Some activities are not challenging enough for the older children and they quickly complete them and wander off.

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The provision requires improvement

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents are not currently able to enter the childminder's home. Parents report that they have discussions with the childminder daily outside and are informed about their children's achievements and the activities they enjoy. However, they are not told what the childminder is focusing on regarding their child's development, so they can continue their child's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n Children have regular opportunities for outdoor play. They often visit the park to have fresh air, to run around and to exercise. They also play with a variety of equipment in the garden to help develop their physical skills. n The childminder is in breach of some of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, although these do not have a significant impact on children's welfare. She does not maintain an accurate record of the times that children attend and does not keep a record of complaints available for inspection, as is required. n The childminder is not fully confident in her knowledge of how she helps children progress through the areas of learning. She knows the children well and has some targets for their development. However, she does not precisely track children's progress to ensure she plans for the most important areas children need to learn next. Therefore, children do not make the best possible progress.

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need to do better?

n Children sit together at the table and socialise well. The older children sing to the younger children while they wait for their food. They show care and consideration to others when they stroke the younger children's cheeks.

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need to do better?

5 July 2021 Children's behaviour is good. They listen to the childminder, and she is a positive role model. She offers praise and encouragement and says, 'Well done' when they listen to her and follow instructions. n The childminder does not continually reflect on her practice and identify strengths and areas for development. She has not gained new and updated knowledge and ideas to make continuous improvements to her practice and outcomes for children. n The childminder supports children's language and literacy development well. She talks to the children about what they are doing and encourages the older children to engage in conversations and to ask questions. Older children hold a pencil confidently, and the childminder encourages them to develop their early writing skills as they make marks on paper to represent their names. Overall, children concentrate well on their chosen activities. n Children develop self-care and independence skills. Older children go to the toilet

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need to do better?

independently and wash their hands afterwards. The childminder supports the children to do things for themselves. When a pencil needs sharpening, she encourages the children to do it for themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection and the procedures to follow if concerned about a child or if an allegation is made. However, she is less confident in her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder makes sure the premises is safe and secure for the children. She helps children learn about their own safety and reminds them not to jump on the sofa or climb on the chairs. Children listen to and respond to the rules and learn how to stay safe.

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Due date

maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 20/07/2021

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Due date

keep a written record of complaints and their outcome, and ensure they are available for inspection 20/07/2021

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Due date

5 July 2021 improve assessment to precisely check children's progress across the areas of learning and focus planning for children's next steps to help them make the best possible progress. 03/08/2021

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should:

n increase knowledge of wider safeguarding issues n review the organisation of the environment so that it is less cluttered and children can choose from a wider range of activities and resources n ensure parents know what their children's next steps are, so children can continue learning at home n use self-evaluation to identify areas for development and to make improvements to practice and outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294678 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10201372 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she plans activities for the children's learning. She carried out an activity with the children and evaluated the impact of this on children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and the impact of this on children's learning. She talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents to seek their views. She viewed the areas of the property used for childminding. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including records of children's attendance, registration forms and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

5 July 2021 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 July 2021 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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