Childminder in Swindon

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to her health and changes to individuals living in her household. Furthermore, she has not provided Ofsted with up-to-date information about her childcare arrangements and contact details. It is the childminder's responsibility to ensure that she complies with the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register. n The childminder is not confident in her knowledge of the areas of learning. She is unable to demonstrate how she will plan and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum to help children make progress. n The childminder knows she needs to promote positive behaviour with the children and help them understand expectations, such as to share the toys and use 'kind hands'. She understands the techniques to use for managing unwanted behaviour for children's varying ages and levels of understanding. n The childminder understands her role to help children learn about the

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importance of healthy lifestyles. She knows to talk to them about healthy food choices and the benefits of exercise. The childminder knows to teach children about appropriate hygiene routines to help reduce the risk of cross infection. n The childminder has kept up to date with mandatory training, including safeguarding. She has attended some webinars on the reformed early years foundation stage. n The childminder understands her responsibilities in safeguarding children. She knows what signs may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows what to do if concerned about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder knows how to provide a safe environment for the children.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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

25 January 2022 improve knowledge and understanding of how to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum to help children progress through all the areas of learning 14/03/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge of the changes to circumstances that Ofsted needs to be notified of. 04/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234421 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10073103 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 12 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She operates close to Swindon town centre. The childminder works between 8am and 6pm daily throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed the safety and suitability of these. n The childminder provided the inspector with some documentation to sample, including training certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver her curriculum when she is minding children. The childminder spoke to the inspector about training she has received, her safeguarding practice and her knowledge of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2022 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

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