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 Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They have formed strong attachments with her and know she is there for comfort and reassurance as they confidently explore the toys. Children enjoy stacking cups and posting coins and show good dexterity at a young age. They are keen to practise their new-found walking skills, showing confidence in their abilities and pride in their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear and sequenced curriculum based on children's interests and individual needs. She knows what children need to learn next and plans to help them make good progress through the early learning goals. The childminder has high expectations of young children and encourages a can-do attitude from a young age. She encourages them to feed themselves and drink from their own beakers.

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The provision is good

Parents report that they are very happy with the care their children receive. They say that communication with the childminder is good, and they receive regular information about their children's routines and the activities they have access to. The childminder sends parents photos and videos to show what their children are doing throughout the day. They work well together to support children's development consistently between home and the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements to her practice since the last inspection. She has had support and coaching from the local authority and has attended network groups. This has improved her knowledge of how to build a curriculum that meets the individual needs of the children. She now plans what children need to learn next and builds on their current skills and knowledge. n The childminder supports young children's communication and language very well. She uses simple words and offers lots of repetition to encourage children's evolving vocabulary. She engages the children in lots of singing activities and uses age-appropriate books to help children learn new sounds. The childminder has learned varying questioning techniques to encourage older children's language skills. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, which boosts the children's self-esteem. When the childminder

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need to do better?

tells young children they are 'very clever' or says 'well done', they clap their hands together with pride. n Young children develop very good physical skills. The childminder helps them move from crawling to standing, then cruising to walking very effectively. She offers lots of opportunities for young children to develop their hand-to-eye

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need to do better?

24 November 2022 coordination. They confidently mix food in a pan, turn knobs on the play cooker and open and close the cooker doors. n Children have regular opportunities to go out in the local community. They visit local parks and experience different play equipment. They visit the library for 'story time', where they meet other children and adults to develop their social skills. However, the childminder has not thought carefully about how she can help older children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others in the diverse society in which they live. n Older children can regularly engage in art and craft activities. They enjoy painting, making models and sticking activities, such as making calendars for their parents at Christmas. However, the childminder does not provide as many sensory activities to increase young children's exploration. n The childminder has some clear priorities for improvement. She monitors

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children's progress carefully, so she can identify any emerging gaps in learning or where children are making better than expected progress. The childminder has identified that she wants to increase her knowledge of where to seek any additional outside support and advice should she need it. n The childminder works closely with parents to encourage them to provide healthy and nutritious lunches for their children. She talks to the older children about making healthy choices and offers them a range of fruit daily.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow if concerned about a child's well-being, or if an allegation is made against her or a family member. The childminder risk assesses the premises and garden carefully. Children are well supervised and are able to play in safety. The childminder has improved her knowledge of the significant events she needs to notify Ofsted about.

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should:

n increase opportunities for young children to explore using their senses n enhance experiences for older children to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234421 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10238929 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 3 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She operates close to Swindon town centre. The childminder works between 8am and 6pm daily throughout the year. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development and how she plans her curriculum to help children make progress. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents on the telephone and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's progress. n The childminder made some key documentation available for the inspector.

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Inspection activities

24 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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Inspection activities

24 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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