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

The childminder provides a nurturing environment for children to learn. She builds strong bonds with the children to help them to feel safe and secure. Children make choices about what they want to learn. They call the childminder by name to invite her into their play. She offers them lots of praise and celebrates their achievements, which builds their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They giggle and laugh as they play alongside each other, sharing ideas and taking turns. The childminder is a good role model. She gives children gentle reminders and encourages them to resolve conflicts themselves. The children tell each other how they feel and understand their actions can harm others. This enables children to manage their feelings and behaviours later in life.

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The provision is good

The childminder prioritises children having experiences outside. They visit the local woodlands and parks, where they learn about different animals and plants. For example, the children find some leaves during their play. They notice the differences in each leaf, such as size, shape and colour. The childminder provides the children with a nature book, which they look through and find their leaves, saying 'I have an oak tree leaf'. This supports children to gain knowledge and understanding about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. She has devised a clear curriculum that covers all seven areas of learning. The curriculum is a blend of child-led play and adult-planned activities. The childminder uses the seasons to spark new curiosity and interest. She plans activities around children's current interests and their next stages of learning. The childminder interacts with the children during their play, extending their knowledge past what they already know. This enables children to make good progress. n Children's health and well-being are the main focus of the childminder. She provides the children with a wide range of opportunities to be physically active. Children visit the local soft-play centres, where they engage in large physical play, which strengthens their muscles. They understand the effect exercise can have on their bodies. The childminder plans activities aimed at developing the

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muscles needed for later writing skills. For example, after singing 'Wind the bobbin up', the childminder gives the children bobbins and pipe cleaners. They wind the pipe cleaner around the bobbin, following the actions of the song. n Parents report that they are extremely happy with the service provided by the childminder. She builds good relationships with the children and their families. Children make good progress and leave school ready. The parents value their children's experiences with the childminder exploring nature and getting out in

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18 November 2022 the community. They state their children come home happy to show their creations from the day. Parents' feedback that communication from the childminder is good. They receive regular information on their children's development and learning. The childminder supplies activities, books and games to continue the children's learning at home. She offers the parents lots of support and guidance on concerns, such as potty training, dummies, and dental routines. n The children show they can do things for themselves, such as putting on their shoes and coats. They access the toilets by themselves and regularly wash their hands. The childminder offers children choices, which allows them to feel confident and take charge of their learning. The children help prepare snacks and tidy the toys away when they have finished playing. This teaches children valuable life skills for later life. n Overall, the childminder supports children's mathematical development well. The

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children show they can identify numbers by name and count to ten. They confidently compare how many pieces of fruit they have on each plate. For example, while cutting fruit with a safety knife. The children tell the childminder that they had 'one banana and now it is ten'. However, the childminder does not extend children's learning further by teaching them new mathematical concepts, such as 'halves' and 'quarters'. n The childminder prioritises children's communication and language skills. She reads the children's stories, sings songs and plays a range of word games to extend their vocabulary. However, the childminder does not consistently repeat words back to children using the correct pronunciation. This means children do not always make the best possible progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear on her responsibility to safeguard children from harm. She knows how to report any concerns she has regarding a child to the relevant authorities. The childminder understands how to report any allegations made against her or a member of her family. She can identify signs and symptoms of abuse, including female genital mutilation. The childminder is aware of safeguarding issues within the area, such as the rise in drug-related crime. She attends regular meetings to keep her knowledge up to date.

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should:

n extend and reinforce children's understanding of mathematical concepts to build on what they already know n support children to make progress with their language skills by always repeating

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should:

18 November 2022 the correct pronunciation of words back to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448649 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10235830 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 2 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder looks after children from 8am to 5pm every weekday, throughout the year, apart from annual family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the childminder's first routine inspection 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 settings. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed the provision and the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor play and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how they self- evaluate the provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability to work with children and first aid certificates. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents. n Children spoke and engaged with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

18 November 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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18 November 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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