Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Swindon

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 applicable

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The provision is good

Children are safe and secure in this homely, caring environment. They arrive excited for their day. Friendly staff greet them as they arrive. Children confidently explore the environment, which is centred around their learning and interests. Babies explore musical toys while older children work together to complete large floor puzzles.

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The provision is good

Staff are attentive and aware of all children's needs. Babies seek out staff for reassurance when they need it and enjoy cuddles with them. Staff are aware of non-verbal cues babies use to request 'more' at snack time and recognise when they need a sleep. Older children are confident to share their thoughts and feelings with staff. For example, they share that they are tired and ask if they can have a sleep. Staff respond to children's requests and value their choices.

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The provision is good

There are excellent partnerships with parents. Parents report on the friendly, enthusiastic staff and how they go 'above and beyond' for all children who attend. They share that their children are always eager and excited to attend. Children make good progress and there is good communication from the staff. Parents are well informed on their child's learning and development.

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need to do better?

n Staff incorporate the celebrations of different festivals and traditions into their curriculum. They focus these on current topics and the cultures of children who attend. Children learn about Chinese New Year. They taste traditional Chinese food and learn to use chopsticks. Staff talk to them about the Chinese traditions and tell them it is the year of the rabbit. Children are excited and eager to learn about different cultures. n Staff foster children's love of books. At quiet times, children self-select books and share them with their friends and staff. When they see pictures that excite them, they tell staff, 'Look its Santa'. Staff respond with enthusiasm. Older children enjoy story time when staff read favourite books, and eagerly anticipate the next page. However, at times, younger children become disengaged and wander off to find other toys to play with. Younger children occasionally miss out on learning opportunities during group times.

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need to do better?

n Children who speak English as an additional language are very well supported. Staff work closely with parents and learn key words in the child's home language to support them upon starting at the provision. Staff use their knowledge of the children to plan activities of interest, to entice the children into play and learning. They provide an inclusive environment. Children are eager to learn and are happy and settled. n Children display very good behaviour. Young children play alongside each other

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need to do better?

17 January 2023 cooperatively. Older children give toys to the younger children when they request them. They play games with their friends and share resources. Children say 'bless you' to their friends when they sneeze, who respond with a 'thank you'. Children are aware of others and build meaningful relationships. n Staff begin to promote children's independence and healthy eating. Younger children finger feed and use their owns drinks bottles. Older children get their coats and shoes ready for the garden and attempt to put them on. Staff praise them for having a go. When children achieve, they beam with pride. However, at mealtimes, older children to not have the opportunity to independently make choices of what they eat. Staff do not consistently use this time to teach children how to select foods or why certain foods are better for them than others. Therefore, children do not consistently learn how to make healthy choices.

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need to do better?

n Staff promote children's language communication skills effectively. They talk to children clearly, and explain what they are doing and why. During care routines, staff ask young children, 'Can I change your nappy?'. Staff introduce words like 'squishy' and 'crunchy' during a food tasting activity. While colour sorting, staff ask the children to find the 'yellow banana' and the 'purple grapes', introducing mathematical language. Children use this language when they engage independently with the activity. For example, they ask their friend to choose the 'green apple'. Children are confident communicators.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The leader and her staff understand their role and responsibility to help keep children safe. They can identify signs and symptoms which may be indicators that a child is at risk. Staff are confident in the procedures they need to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare. The leader helps to ensure that all her staff are suitable to work with children by conducting the required checks upon starting at the setting. She also monitors ongoing suitability. The staff provide children with a safe and secure environment to play and learn.

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should:

n review the organisation of group activities to support all children effectively, particularly those who are younger, so they can make the most of all learning opportunities n provide consistent opportunities for children to develop their independent choice making at mealtimes and help them to learn the importance of healthy choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2605662 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10264294 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 35

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Rainey's Childcare registered in 2020 and is situated in Swindon. The setting operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 5pm on Friday. It is open all year round, except for bank holidays and the provider's family holidays. The provider/manager holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The setting employs four staff, all of whom hold relevant early years qualifications from level 2 to level 5.

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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 leader joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the interactions between staff and children, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the leader. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The leader shared relevant documentation with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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

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