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 Good

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The provision is good

Children show that they are happy and settled with the childminder and her assistant. Those who are new to the setting show that they have quickly formed strong bonds with the adults caring for them. They are keen to explore the activities independently, knowing the adults are there if they need them for comfort and reassurance. Older children confidently invite the childminder and her assistant into their play, such as when they wish to complete a puzzle or build towers. Children are developing good concentration skills and persevere at their activities.

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The provision is good

Adults have high expectations of the children. They offer challenges as the children play. When older children play with the cars and the bridge, they ask if the cars are going 'under' or 'over'. When children count how many cars they have under the bridge, adults ask how many they will have if they add one more. Children confidently count and solve simple calculations, which shows that they are developing their early mathematical skills.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents do not enter the house but talk with the childminder outside. She regularly shares information with them about their children's progress and how they can support learning at home. The childminder works in partnership with adults at other settings children attend. She uses a 'setting to setting' book, which means that she can promote the learning they are receiving there. This supports a shared approach to supporting children's development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is confident in her knowledge of what she wants children to learn. She knows the children well, how they are progressing and what they need to learn next. She provides a varied curriculum that incorporates the children's interests and needs. n Children develop their physical skills well. Young children cruise around the furniture and develop strength in readiness for walking unaided. Older children develop their confidence in using the climbing apparatus. They work out how to use the fence to steady themselves. They take managed risks in a safe environment. n Older children are confident communicators and engage in conversations with the adults. When asked to recall previous events, children are keen to share that they grew beans at the allotment. Adults provide a narrative for the children as they play, repeat words correctly and question children to help them solve problems, such as how to get the blocks to balance when the tower gets too tall.

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need to do better?

At times, adults do not give children enough time to think and offer their ideas,

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need to do better?

19 October 2021 such as choosing the song they wish to sing about the object they have chosen from the song bag. n Overall, the childminder and her assistant help children to learn about healthy practices well. Children learn to follow good hygiene routines, become independent in their self-care skills and talk about how to keep their teeth healthy. However, the childminder has not considered the best ways to enable children to have good sleep routines that fully support their good physical health. n Children have lots of opportunities to explore the natural world. The childminder has an 'outdoor bag' that she takes on nature walks. When children find a leaf, fungus or flower, she has laminated cards so that they can find out the names of them. Children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills, using pencils and crayons to draw pictures of what they find. Children confidently recall that they found 'leaves' and 'conkers' on their walks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly monitors her assistant's practice. They reflect on what they offer the children and attend training to make improvements to children's experiences. Following training, the childminder has introduced more natural products into the environment. She has noticed great improvements in children's imaginative play. n Children's behaviour is good. They learn to share and to consider the needs of the younger children. Adults praise the children for their achievements, such as when they tidy up or let the younger children topple their towers over. Children feel proud of themselves and request a sticker when they have done something well. This supports their good levels of self-esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. They have kept up to date with training and know who to contact if they are concerned about a child or if an allegation is made. Adults help children to learn about following safe practices. They remind children why they should not play with the door or hold a toy when using the climbing apparatus.

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should:

n improve arrangements for young children's sleep routines, to better support their good physical health n give children more time to think and offer their own ideas, including choosing the songs they wish to sing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394248 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10206808 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 16 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Swindon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant, who is currently studying for a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder made some documentation available for the inspector to sample, including evidence of suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed them interacting with the children, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the property used for childminding. She spoke about her curriculum intent and what she wants the children to learn at her setting. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection when they felt comfortable in her presence. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity

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and evaluated the impact of this on children's learning.

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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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