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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are safe and confident in this nurturing environment. The children happily engage with play dough. They make 'burgers' for the childminder. Children laugh excitingly at her reaction when they tell her there is 'hot sauce' in her burger. They continue this play together and rush to get their drinks when they try the 'hot sauce'.

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The provision is good

The children have excellent bonds with the childminder. They enjoy playing with her. She values their interactions and responds appropriately. She ensures they feel valued and gives them the confidence to express themselves. When children become upset, they are comforted by a cuddle and words of reassurance.

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The provision is good

Children are very well behaved. They play together and help each other. When children collect their drinks from the kitchen, they bring drinks for their friends. They say 'thank you' and smile with delight. Children respect the rules the childminder has in place. For example, in the garden, the children are asked to wear their shoes to ensure they do not hurt their feet. The children get their shoes from their pegs and put them on when they are asked to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows all the children very well. She assesses them regularly by observing their play and interacting with them. She uses this information to identify their next steps for learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The curriculum is centred around the children's interests and what they need to learn next. The children look at photo boards from home about their weekend. They share who is in the pictures and what they did. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to recall their experiences. Children are excited and confident to share their photos with each other. n Children learn to be independent. They wash their hands before they eat and after they have been in the garden. They access the toilet area independently and are encouraged to wipe their own noses. However, at mealtimes, the children are not always given the opportunity to extend their independence and

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need to do better?

make choices of which foods they would like to eat. n The childminder is constantly evaluating her practice to ensure all children have the best learning environment. She accesses online training courses and reads various books to continuously upskill her practice. She is always striving to be 'inspired' so she can inspire the children. As a result, the childminder provides an exciting and stimulating learning environment for all children in her care. n The childminder forms a good relationship with all parents and works in partnership with them. She communicates with them daily and provides them

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need to do better?

4 July 2022 with a weekly overview of what their child has been doing via online communication. She also provides a termly newsletter. Parents speak highly of the childminder and her patient, caring nature. They report on the good progress their children make and how happy their children are to attend. n The childminder uses every opportunity to extend the children's learning. While in the garden, children ask to find some creatures. The childminder facilitates their request and directs them to an area with lots of ants. The children squeal with excitement when they see ants. The childminder uses words like 'colony' and 'soldiers' when describing the ants. The children intently engage and show high levels of curiosity in learning new information. n The children have daily opportunities to be physically active. They access the garden, climb steps to the playhouse and kick a football. They regularly visit the

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need to do better?

local parks and allotments to collect vegetables. They childminder values the importance of children being integrated into their local community and learning to stay safe outside their home environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding and her role to help keep children safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that could be indicators that a child is at risk. She is confident in the procedures to follow and how to report concerns if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has the relevant details for agencies she may need to liaise with. The childminder provides a safe, secure environment for children and teaches them the importance of safety from a young age.

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should:

n use opportunities at mealtimes to promote children's independence and decision-making.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384224 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10231779 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 7 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 27 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Rodbourne area of Swindon, in Wiltshire. She cares for children Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2. She receives early education funding for three-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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the setting and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

4 July 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

4 July 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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