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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children form warm bonds with the childminder, co-childminder and each other. Children enjoy the childminder's warm hugs and affection. They show that they know the childminder's routines. They are happy and have settled well into his care. Children are confident to express their needs. They enjoy playing with accessible resources, such as when dressing up as chefs. Children's confidence in their physical abilities begins to increase. For example, they embrace the challenge of climbing into basket swings unaided. Children show care and consideration for their friends. They begin to interact and communicate more as they socialise with others. Children are keen to help with tasks, for example as they give water to their friends.

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The provision is good

Some children have opportunities to share their language with the childminder. They discuss important people in their lives and their travel experiences. Children have good opportunities to build on what they already know. For instance, they learn more about the topics that they experience at school. Children become increasingly independent. They feed and dress themselves and manage their self- care needs. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and for the move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works well with his co-childminder to plan and evaluate an effective curriculum. The childminder shares his accurate assessments of children's learning with their parents. This helps him to quickly identify and address possible gaps in children's learning and development at an early stage. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder helps children to behave well and acquire good social skills. He uses effective methods to help children to share and take turns. For example, he involves them in activities that require them to listen and wait, such as when rolling balls to their friends. Children understand what is expected of them and respond well to the childminder's instructions. n The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. Children learn and repeat rhymes. They frequently sing spontaneously. Less- confident speakers begin to express themselves to others. The childminder

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need to do better?

shares his language with children from similar backgrounds. Children who speak English as an additional language develop their speaking skills in English well. n The childminder engages children well in learning. He models how to use equipment safely and asks questions to assess children's level of understanding. The childminder successfully follows children's play ideas. For example, he adds cooking utensils to dough play when children pretend to be chefs. Very occasionally, activities do not link closely enough to what the childminder

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need to do better?

10 May 2022 intends children to learn next. n The childminder makes use of resources in his local community to extend children's learning. Children enjoy using large equipment in a nearby playground. They hold on tight and laugh as they rock on see-saws. Children enjoy pushing their friends on swings. They experience nature during local walks, such as when they feed ducks. However, children have fewer opportunities to use natural materials in the childminder's home. n The childminder works effectively with parents and staff at other settings that children attend. He shares his knowledge with school teaching staff about how children learn best and shares resources with parents. The childminder shares information about what children learn and experience with his co-childminder. This helps him to build well on what children know. n Parents write positively about the childminder's service. They receive support

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and advice on how to support their child's learning at home. Parents appreciate the information that they receive. They comment that the childminder is 'doing a great job'. n The childminder is ambitious for children and families. He discusses how to further develop the service with his co-childminder. He maintains links with other practitioners and advisers to help update his knowledge about current developments.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and his co-childminder are vigilant. They supervise children well and manage risks effectively. The childminder and his co-childminder update their safeguarding knowledge. They know how to recognise and respond to concerns about a child's welfare. They understand the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against them. The childminder is aware of possible risks to children, such as exposure to unsafe technology, extreme views or domestic abuse. The childminder and his co-childminder have appropriate arrangements for recording accidents and administration of medication. They keep accurate records of children's attendance. Children's personal care needs are managed well.

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should:

n enhance the curriculum by strengthening the link between planned activities and identified next steps in children's learning n expand opportunities for children to use and explore natural materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2518130 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10207950 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 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Rotherhithe, in the London Borough of Southwark. He operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. He works with a co- childminder.

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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 showed the inspector around areas of his home used by children and explained how he supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder, his co-childminder and the children and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the teaching and learning that taking place during a children's activity. n The inspector reviewed documents, including children's records, relevant policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The inspector considered the written views of parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

10 May 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

10 May 2022 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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