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 arrive at the setting with smiles, and the childminder and her assistant welcome them with open arms. There are clear routines set for their arrival. Children place their shoes in designated pouches on the door and hand over their communication books. The childminder has created a clean and spacious area for the children to explore. The space flows openly through two rooms out into a garden of grass and paving. Children have free access across the space, and there are plenty of toys and resources for them to choose from.

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The provision is good

Children are content and secure within the setting. The children know the childminder and her assistant well. The children display confidence and feel happy to approach others for interactions. The childminder and her assistant have clear expectations of the children. Children respond well to clear boundaries that have been well established. For example, children know the areas where play dough can go and not to knock toys to the ground. There are very few disagreements within the setting. Children have support to understand actions and consequences. They hear age-appropriate language to support them with this, such as 'if you walk away, someone else will play'. The childminder uses the children's toy selections to support them with their next steps. Children have lots of fun with things that they like doing. The childminder makes observations and records what children can and cannot do. All children make steady progress towards their learning goals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder effectively maintains an environment that gives the children a variety of toys to self-select according to their own interests. The childminder and her assistant know what interests the children. Older children use their imaginations to transport corks while playing with diggers. Younger children use corks to roll and stack, practising small-muscle movements. However, there is scope for the childminder to support children to build on their ideas and extend the learning of all children further. n Children engage with activities with high levels of concentration. For example, they examine sensory bottles and focus on listening to the sounds they make. There is a love of books within the setting. Children listen intently as the childminder uses actions and voices to bring books to life. n The childminder provides parents with daily information. Parents feel that they have been part of their child's day even while away. They can talk to their

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children about the day's events. Parents feel they have support in all areas and that the childminder goes above and beyond. n Children take part in daily physical activity. The childminder and her assistant actively develop their skills. In the garden, children ride tricycles and negotiate space with prams to push and pull. Children show good control of their bodies.

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5 May 2023 Children learn about how they are moving as they travel to the commands of fast and slow. The childminder provides trips to the local park and to local open spaces. n Children are keen to revisit activities they have enjoyed, such as looking for snails. The childminder exposes children to positional language, such as saying, 'That snail is on top of the roof.' Children show that they can remember what they learn and have opportunities to practise words. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting independence for learning. She works with her assistant to provide well-considered instructions so that children can have a go. Children hang up their coats, wash their hands and pour their own milk into open cups from a jug. Children show good levels of independence and show pride in their achievements. n Children have some understanding of the diverse world they live in. They explore red, white and blue resources, such as rice and play dough, in

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connection to the King's Coronation. They discuss their skin colour and the skin colour of dolls. Books within the setting promote diversity. However, the childminder can extend this further to deepen the children's understanding of different cultures and religions within modern Britain. n The childminder shows that she wants to continue to improve as a practitioner. She seeks out the support of other local childminders and uses the internet to keep her knowledge up to date. She shares training with her assistant so that she can also improve her skills. She has identified courses for her future learning. The childminder communicates well with other agencies, including pre- schools.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are clean, and doors are secure. Children are well supervised while in the setting. Regular risk assessments are carried out for local area visits. The childminder and her assistant can identify different types of abuse and the possible symptoms of when a child may be at risk of harm, including signs of neglect. The childminder understands the effects of gender stereotypes and radicalisation. The childminder knows who to contact should there be an allegation about a member of the household.

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should:

n build on already good teaching to ensure that all children can extend their own interests and learning further n ensure that children have experiences of cultures other than their own so that they can contribute positively to society in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490250 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10276463 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 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire. She works with a level 3 qualified assistant. The childminder operates during term time, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

5 May 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

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