Childminder in Swindon

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not kept her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues up to date. For example, she is unsure how to recognise and report when a child may be at risk from extreme views and behaviours. n The childminder organises her home to provide a welcoming place for children. For example, she gives children their own coat peg and a box for their belongings to help them feel at home. She identifies risks in her home and on outings. However, the childminder has failed to keep her paediatric first-aid training up to date, which compromises children's safety. n The childminder understands how children learn and develop, including how to support all areas of their learning. She knows how to plan playful activities to engage children of different ages and abilities. She explains how, with parents' help, she identifies children's starting points and monitors that they make the expected progress for their age. If they need extra help, she knows how, with

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parents' consent, to access this. n The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources to support all areas of learning. She describes how she encourages children to choose what to play with, and how she helps them learn to share, take turns and resolve minor disputes in a friendly way. n Overall, the childminder knows how to promote children's good health and well- being. For example, she follows hygienic practices when she prepares food, and provides healthy drinks and snacks. The childminder finds out about children's allergies and preferences and takes account of these. She encourages children to be physically active, for example playing outside every day. n The childminder understands the importance of recognising that every child is unique. She describes ways of helping children to become confident and independent. She is confident to challenge discriminatory behaviour or comments from children or adults. She plans activities that help children to value

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the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder does not routinely evaluate her practice to help her to identify areas where she could improve. She has allowed her paediatric first-aid certificate to expire and there are gaps in her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

ensure that knowledge of wider safeguarding issues is kept up to date, including the procedures to follow for reporting any concerns in line with procedures of the relevant local safeguarding partnership 13/11/2021

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Due date

obtain an appropriate full paediatric first- aid training certificate. 13/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559139 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10190468 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Rodbourne Cheyney area of Swindon. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about care routines and how she plans to support children's health and well-being. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home she uses for childminding, including the garden. The childminder discussed how she ensures that her premises are safe and suitable.

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20 September 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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20 September 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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