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 flourish in this warm and welcoming setting. They develop close attachments to the caring childminder and show their affection for her. They are happy and feel safe in her welcoming home and nurturing care. Children are confident. They choose what to play with from the good variety of resources the childminder provides to support their learning. Children become increasingly independent. For example, children wash their own hands, put on their own shoes and help to set the table at mealtimes.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave extremely well. They are very polite, display good manners and show kindness towards others. Children know the routine and rules and help to tidy up when they have finished playing. Children benefit from plenty of praise and encouragement from the childminder. For example, the childminder tells children she is proud of them when they achieve something. This helps to support their self-confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children spend plenty of time outdoors. They run confidently, use ride-on toys and travel around on the grass, they develop their hand-eye coordination as they throw and catch balls. The childminder extends children's learning as they play. For instance, adding in buckets to aim and throw balls into.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She takes time to get to know the children when they first start and works closely with parents to support her with this. This helps her understand where children are in their development. This knowledge is then used to help identify what support the child needs for future learning. As a result, children make good progress. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of good oral hygiene. For example, children brush foam off pictures of teeth and look at their teeth in the mirror. However, sometimes the activities are not age-appropriate for the children and younger children do not become deeply engaged in planned activities. n The childminder knows the importance of children understanding the world around them. They regularly visit her allotment, where they have opportunities to grow vegetables and fruit. Recently children grew sunflowers and measured

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need to do better?

how tall they grew. Children comment that they eat strawberries that they have grown with the childminder. n Partnership with parents is very good. Parents praise the care their children receive from the childminder. They comment about the good progress their children have made since they started attending the childminder's setting.

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need to do better?

21 July 2022 Parents describe the childminder as friendly and that she provides a supportive environment. The childminder shares ideas with parents about how they can continue to support children's learning at home. This supports them to make good progress. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language well. She is a good role model. She provides a narrative as children play and asks open-ended questions. For example, as children use handheld whisks in water, the childminder comments that the water is bubbling and making waves. Children are making good progress in their speech development. n The childminder is passionate about good-quality professional development and undertakes a broad range of training. She implements ideas and strategies learned, which has a positive impact on children's outcomes. For instance, since reflecting on the Montessori approach, she has reviewed how the resources are

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organised so that children can be more independent and lead their own learning. n The childminder works closely with another childminder in the local area. Together they visit local outdoor spaces and meet up so that children can play and create friendships with other children. This supports their social skills and helps them to develop a sense of their community, broadening their horizons.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities with regards to safeguarding and protecting children. She recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has clear information about referral processes, including contact numbers for outside agencies. She knows the correct procedure to follow if an allegation was to be made against her or a member of her family. The childminder effectively supervises children and completes regular risk assessments to ensure they remain safe in her care.

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should:

n ensure that planned activities are age-appropriate to enable children to become more deeply engaged in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485319 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10218617 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 4 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Swindon. She offers care on Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm.

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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 inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed the provision and the curriculum. n Children spoke and engaged with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n Parents views were gathered through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

21 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

21 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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