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 thrive and grow in confidence with this warm and caring childminder. They learn to do things for themselves and are very pleased with their achievements. For example, they proudly show the special way that the childminder has taught them to put on their coat. Children busily choose from the wide range of interesting activities that the childminder provides. They are curious as they fill trucks with different types of sand and discover how they roll down the garage slope. The childminder encourages them to explore their ideas further, for example, by giving them a length of gutter to create their own slope. Babies gain strength and control as they crawl after push-along toys and pull themselves up on low furniture. They delightedly clap as they copy the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder is an excellent role model. She teaches children to be kind and, for example, to understand when babies sometimes take their toys. They learn to share and take turns and discover the fun of playing nicely with friends. Children are helpful and willingly tidy away toys when the childminder asks them to. Babies show how secure they feel as they settle quickly for a sleep. They beam at the childminder before crawling onto her lap for a cuddle.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She knows what knowledge and skills children need to support their future learning. Overall, she helps them achieve these step-by-step, building on what they already know and can do. However, in mathematics and the development of large-muscle control, she does not consistently plan children's learning in a sequenced way to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder has high expectations for all the children she cares for. She keeps a close check on their development and quickly spots when children make slower than expected progress. She knows how to get extra help, for example, from a speech and language therapist, if necessary. n The childminder supports children's speech especially well. She talks with them about what they are doing, asks interesting questions and gives them plenty of time to think and respond. Sharing books is an important and enjoyable part of

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each day. Books help children find out more about the world and learn many unfamiliar words. The childminder plans linked activities to deepen their understanding. For example, they enjoy a favourite shark story and then play a fishing game, using the words they have learnt. n Children are physically active every day. The childminder has covered part of her garden so children can play comfortably outside all year round. They scramble over tyres and play imaginatively in the outdoor kitchen as well as frequently visiting parks. They learn a great deal about the natural world as they grow

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26 April 2023 vegetables and flowers, and they enjoy learning about the birds they see. A young child delights in spotting and naming a magpie. The childminder displays pictures of minibeasts, which the children use to identify the creatures they find. They carefully compare the different shaped petals of flowers. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and say that their children love spending time with her. Parents appreciate that she follows their home routines so children have continuity in their care. They say they value her advice, for example, on helping their children to become more independent. The childminder also shares information with other settings that children attend so there is consistency in their care and learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. She completes training and exchanges ideas with other professionals to update her knowledge and develop fresh ideas to support children's play and well-being. She is aware that she has

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not fully embedded into her practice useful information from training, such as ways to support children's mathematical development. n The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children. It has made them anxious around new people and places. She has helped children overcome their fears by taking them shopping and to play sessions, where she models chatting with unfamiliar people. She has helped children grow in confidence and learn good social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert to signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how to record her concerns and how to report them. She completes regular training and discusses safeguarding issues at childminder network meetings to make sure her knowledge is up to date. This includes on wider issues, such as county lines and female genital mutilation. The childminder maintains a clean and safe home and assesses risks before she takes children out. She helps children to keep themselves safe, for example, by teaching them road safety and how to use climbing and balancing equipment safely.

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n strengthen the curriculum for mathematics and physical development so that children build step-by-step the skills and knowledge they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474293 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10280342 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 25 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Freshbrook area of Swindon. She cares for children from 7.30am until 6pm, on weekdays, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for children aged three years. She holds a relevant 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and garden and explained how she organises her space and plans her curriculum to support all areas of individual children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed an activity, what the children had learned and how the childminder would develop this further. n The inspector observed the children playing and the childminder's interactions with them. The inspector assessed the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning. She observed care routines and how well they support children's well-being. n The inspector sampled relevant documents, such as children's records, evidence of training and qualifications.

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n The inspector read written testimonials from parents and took account of their comments.

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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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