Childminder in Swindon

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's risk assessments and her organisation of the premises pose a risk to children's health and safety. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events and of all adults working on the premises. This puts children's welfare at risk.

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The provision is inadequate

Children show they have formed positive attachments with the childminder, her assistant and the other children. Older children readily invite the childminder into their play as they dress up as doctors and nurses. Younger children are content to explore the toys and know the childminder is there for a cuddle and reassurance when needed.

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The provision is inadequate

Children show curiosity and are keen to explore the hailstones outside in the garden. The childminder has suitable expectations and responds quickly to the children's interests so they can go and explore the ice. The childminder supports their understanding of how the ice melts in their warm hands. However, the childminder does not have enough space for the number of children she cares for. This hinders children's learning and their physical development and compromises their safety.

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The provision is inadequate

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic parents do not enter the childminder's house. The childminder shares information about their children's day and the activities they have taken part in through a private social media page. She talks to parents about their children's progress and offers ideas for them to support learning and development at home. The childminder offers advice to support parents, such as helping them with their child's toilet training and reducing the use of comforters.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events that may affect her suitability to work with children. She has also failed to inform Ofsted of the details of all adults working on the premises so that the required suitability checks can be completed. These failures put children's welfare at risk. n The childminder has not ensured that all areas of the premises she uses for children to sleep in are suitable. She has failed to assess risks in these areas appropriately. Children can access inappropriate items and hanging clothes that are in their reach and areas are not sufficiently ventilated. n The childminder has used professional development opportunities to make some improvements to her and her assistant's teaching practice. She has recently attended training about children's mental well-being and uses books and affirmations daily to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. She has helped

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need to do better?

children overcome anxieties as a result.

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need to do better?

24 February 2022 n Children generally behave well. The childminder helps children negotiate minor disputes and uses praise and encouragement to help children to share and be kind. She reminds children of the rules and they shout out 'sharing is caring' and that they need to use 'kind hands', showing their developing awareness of right and wrong. n The childminder knows the children well. She knows what interests them and what they need to learn next. She is quick to identify gaps in children's learning and put in place strategies to help them catch up. However, the childminder cares for too many children than her space allows. This has an impact on children's ability to concentrate and move around safely. n The childminder supports children's language development they play in a language rich environment. She talks to them about what they are doing, repeats words correctly and praises them when they learn and remember new

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vocabulary. The childminder talks to the younger children during their routines, so they learn to understand what is happening next. n Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. They learn to put their hands over their mouths when they cough, wash their hands independently before eating and they have healthy and balanced meals and snacks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fails to inform Ofsted of changes that may affect her suitability to work with children. In addition, she has not notified Ofsted of all adults working with her who are caring for children. Some areas used for sleeping children are not safe or suitable, compromising children's health and well-being. The childminder helps children learn about some aspects of their own safety. When running outside, for example, the childminder reminds the children not to run and explains it is because the ice is slippery.

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Due date

ensure the premises are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of the children attending, particularly areas used for sleeping children 22/04/2022

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Due date

24 February 2022 ensure the space requirements for the ages of children attending are met at all times 22/04/2022

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks, particularly in relation to the areas used for sleeping children. 22/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465695 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10075512 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 10 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in North Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She works with an assistant.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and assessed the impact on children's learning. The childminder reflected on the learning during one activity and discussed this with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation on request. n The inspector returned to the setting on 5 April 2022 to gather additional evidence and finalise judgements.

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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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Inspection activities

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