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 are happy and enjoy their time with the caring and warm childminder. They are very settled in this homely environment. The childminder knows all the children very well and is responsive to their needs. She provides toys that meet their interests and developmental levels. Children behave well in this calm setting and the childminder treats them with respect. For example, she asks children if they are ready for a snack now, letting them choose when to stop playing and eat.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the daily outings with the childminder. She sparks their interest, keeps them safe and extends their learning, pointing out and exploring exciting natural objects in the environment. For example, they go out for walks, finding blackberries, moss and fungi. They discuss how they must never eat anything they find without checking with the childminder first.

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The provision is good

Parents like the childminder. They say she communicates well and works with them to support their children's development. For example, they work on toilet training together, ensuring children have consistency at home and at the setting. They are happy with how their children are learning and are confident leaving their children with the childminder.

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n Children learn mathematical skills in a fun and playful way. For example, the childminder plays many board games with the children, encouraging them to read the numbers on the card and move the counter to the correct number of squares. Children count with the childminder, becoming excited when they are nearing the end. n The childminder has good relationships with parents and regularly shares with them what their children have been doing. However, she does not always link with other early years settings she shares children with, so there is not always consistency of care for these children. n Children choose their own toys from a selection the childminder has put out that day. They choose books to read with the childminder and ask for music to be played so they can dance. However, sometimes the childminder does tasks for them, missing opportunities for them to practise their independence. n The childminder has great links with the local community, regularly visiting

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need to do better?

toddler groups with other childminders. She ensures she keeps up to date with changes by linking with other childminders. She evaluates her setting and knows her strengths and areas for development. She links with other professionals when needed, to support children to continue to make progress. n Children's language development and love of books are well supported. The childminder regularly goes to the library, where the children engage in singing

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3 October 2022 and rhyming groups. They choose books together to bring back to the setting. The childminder regularly reads to the children. She points out words the children may not have heard before and explains their meaning. For example, they discuss what an 'igloo' is and where you might find one. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, the childminder teaches them to hold hands, or the buggy when crossing roads. They know to wash their hands before they eat and that they must walk when inside, or they may hurt themselves. n The childminder knows all the children's learning needs well. She provides toys and experiences, and links with parents to help progress and extend their development. Children are making good progress. n Children are kind, respectful and get along with each other well. The childminder supports them to learn to share and puts strategies in place to help them with

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this. For example, if several children want to use the toy buggies at the same time and are struggling to share, the childminder uses a timer, so children can see how long it will be until their turn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities around keeping children safe. She has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues and knows the signs to look for that may show that a child is at risk of harm. She keeps up to date by attending regular training and knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern. She keeps her house safe and secure, to minimize any potential dangers. She ensures parents are aware of and follow her safeguarding policies, such as not using mobile phones when collecting their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448592 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10235829 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 8 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder re-registered in 2012 and has over 20 years childminding experience. She lives in Wroughton, Swindon. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision. 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.

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Inspection activities

3 October 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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3 October 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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