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

The childminder is kind, caring and attentive. Babies and children settle well in the nurturing environment and develop secure relationships with the childminder and her brother who works as her assistant. They visit children in their own homes before children start and work closely with parents to find out all that they can about each child's needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has moved since the last inspection. She has created well- organised spacious areas at her new home, indoors and outside that spark children's curiosity and motivate them to explore. She ensures she offers age- appropriate experiences as part of her planned curriculum. Children enjoy being active. Babies relish the freedom to crawl about and pull themselves up on equipment to investigate, exploring different toys and resources. The childminder's assistant is close by to offer them reassurance and help if needed. Young children develop their skills as they adjust their movements while climbing and negotiating different play equipment. Children relish experimenting with sand and soil. They test out their ideas, creating mixes and 'pies'. They explore making marks with chalks and copy the childminder's role--modelled shapes to make a face. Children make good progress and show positive attitudes to learning, this includes two-year

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She develops a good two- way flow of information about children's achievements and interests. She keeps them well informed about all aspects of her practice. She has a well-organised entrance area at the rear of her property with useful notice boards informing them of planned activities and other aspects of the children's week ahead. The childminder also provides parents with helpful updates at the end of the week, outlining children's experiences and learning. n The childminder and her assistant monitor children's progress. They identify any gaps in children's development and make plans for the next steps in their learning. Overall, they implement the planned curriculum well, to ensure children make good progress. However, during some adult-led activities, they do not adapt their support effectively for all the children. This means that occasionally

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some children are not as engaged in activities and their learning does not develop as much as it could. n Children's communication is developing well, this includes children that speak English as an additional language. Children show their understanding as they respond to the childminder's or her assistant's questions and follow their instructions. Older children take turns in conversation. Babies excitedly babble as they crawl about, and toddlers knowledgeably start to name items. The

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need to do better?

15 September 2022 childminder and her assistant extend their emerging speech, copying and extending the sounds they make and modelling appropriate words. n Young children enjoy the company of the childminder and her assistant. Babies are reassured and comforted with a cuddle if they become upset. Children are beginning to learn about risks and to follow the boundaries in place for their own and other's safety. They are supported to manage their emotions and frustrations, and helped to appreciate the needs of others, but this is not consistent. At times, the childminder and her assistant miss opportunities to do this or are not as successful in their approach. As a result children's understanding and skills in this area do not develop as much as they could. n The childminder shows dedication to the children in her care. She links with local authority advisors and other childminders to discuss good practice. She offers

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need to do better?

good supervision to her assistant. She gives him ideas and directions ensuring babies and children's needs and well-being are supported effectively. They communicate well about all aspects, reflecting on their practice and making changes to benefit the children. The childminder focuses well on developing their skills and takes advantage of training opportunities to progress their knowledge further. Parents are very positive about the care and the opportunities that the childminder and her assistant provide for their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant are familiar with the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child. They attend regular training such as child protection and first aid to keep their knowledge updated and to help them keep children safe and well. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and garden and when taking children on outings. Children's well-being is always at the forefront of her mind. She is constantly reviewing arrangements to ensure that babies and young children can explore and play safely and that their care needs are promptly supported.

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should:

n extend the support for children's involvement and engagement in activities and develop their learning as much as possible n offer children consistent support to help them recognise and understand their emotions, and manage their frustrations and behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434865 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10231805 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 11 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Swindon. She operates all year round from 8.00am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged two and three years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting 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 provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder, her assistant and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children, the childminder, and her assistant, and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

15 September 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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