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 show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Young children confidently communicate when they are tired or want a cuddle and crawl off to explore the toys, making sure that the childminder is close by if needed. Older children readily engage in conversations with the childminder. They recall the groups they visit together and the activities they enjoy doing, such as crafts. Older children form friendships and play together well, such as when talking about the numbers on the clock and the calculator and sharing the activity book to practise their early writing.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and what she wants them to learn, based on their interests and abilities. She monitors any possible emerging gaps in learning and puts in place support to help children to catch up. Older children learn valuable skills that will help them when they start school, and they make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She helps children learn to drink water from a cup at a young age. Older children become confident in putting on their coats and can ask for help when needed. The childminder skilfully helps them to begin to pull up their zip but encourages them to finish it. This helps to boost children's confidence, so they are willing to practise and learn new skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She encourages them to recall their past experiences. Children confidently recall going to the beach with their dad and granddad. They use a range of vocabulary and engage well in conversations together. The childminder encourages children's enjoyment of books and singing songs. n Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive and how they are progressing. They receive regular feedback about their child's development and know what their children's next steps are. This enables them to support their next steps at home. However, the childminder has not liaised with adults at other settings children attend. This does not fully promote consistency in children's care and education. n Children develop good physical skills. Young children become confident in crawling when the childminder puts their favourite toys out of reach. Older

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children negotiate space well and show good control as they ride around on wheeled toys, showing they can steer the equipment to avoid obstacles. Children take managed risks. For example, they put the ride-on train on the ramp, climb up, get on it and ride it down the ramp independently.

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18 April 2023 n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They play well together cooperatively and build a racetrack together, supported by the childminder to use 'good teamwork'. Children independently ask their friends for a turn on the balance bicycle when it is in use and demonstrate they are used to sharing and taking turns. Older children show care and consideration towards the younger ones. For example, they know not to ride the bicycles near them when they are sat on the ground outside. n The childminder helps children learn about their local community and the world around them. They have regular trips to groups where they can meet others and learn to be sociable, and they go to local parks to find out about animals and plants. Children recall how much they enjoy these visits and the activities they do when out. n Older children show a real interest in numbers and counting, which the childminder supports through the activities. Children draw seven circles, for

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need to do better?

example, and recognise numbers on the clock. However, at times, the childminder does not tailor some adult-led activities for the younger children to make sure that the curriculum fully meets their learning needs. n The childminder has researched a range of topics for her professional development, including anxiety, autism spectrum disorder and eating disorders. This has raised her awareness of how to recognise and support the early signs in children and seek advice and support. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to circumstances that may affect her childminding, as is required. However, there is no impact on children's well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children issues. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about a child's welfare and the sources of support that are available to help any families who may need it. The childminder knows the procedures for reporting allegations. She has risk assessed her premises so that children can play in safety. Children learn the rules to play safely, such as sitting on the skateboard and waiting for the childminder before they eat.

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should:

n develop information-sharing with other settings children attend, to promote further consistency in their care and education n tailor the curriculum to all children's learning needs, particularly during adult-led activities, to help them make even better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452826 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10286540 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 10 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Wroughton, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received 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 setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder discussed an activity with the inspector and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder made some documentation available for the inspector to sample, including training certificates.

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Inspection activities

18 April 2023 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

18 April 2023 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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