Childminder in Swindon

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children thoroughly enjoy spending time with the warm and attentive childminder. They are engrossed playing with the rich variety of interesting activities and resources that she provides. They love spending time in the garden and choose to spend much of the day outside. For example, they dig and play with vehicles in the large sandpit and work together with friends to fill a container with water. Babies join in enthusiastically and persevere to scramble into the sandpit. They are fascinated by what they find, such as how the wheels on a toy truck rotate. Children are completely at ease in the childminder's home. For instance, when they need a rest, they find a blanket and snuggle down on a garden seat.

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The provision requires improvement

With the childminder's gentle support, children grow in confidence. She encourages them to 'have a go', even when things are difficult, and to not mind when things go wrong. This positive approach results in children who are keen to do things for themselves and confident to ask for help when they need it. For example, they competently use the vacuum cleaner to clear up spilled sand. They are curious to discover how it works. Children behave well. The childminder frequently reminds them how good it feels to be nice to our friends. She sometimes forgets to remind children how to behave around the dog, to keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n To meet requirements, the childminder must hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, as this expired some months ago. She has not prioritised sufficiently renewing her training, although she has now booked on to a course. Her knowledge from previous training and ready access to first-aid guidance means she can act appropriately if children become ill or have an accident. n The childminder knows the children and their families well. She finds out what they enjoy doing at home and keeps a close check on children's development. Parents speak highly of her, and one describes her as a 'second mum' to their child. They say their children have made great progress with the childminder. For example, they have learned how to play sociably and to use many new words. The childminder regularly shares information with parents. However, she has not built strong partnerships with all other settings that children attend to

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need to do better?

help them to have a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder plans carefully how children will learn and gain the skills they need to support their future learning. She provides just the right amount of challenge and gives them plenty of opportunities to practise what they have learned. This makes them eager to join in and discover the satisfaction of achievement. For example, during water play, the childminder gradually introduces new tools, such as pipettes, stirring sticks, paint, and various-sized containers. Without being overwhelmed, children explore the resources and

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22 May 2023 develop their ideas and creativity. n Children's communication and language skills are supported highly effectively by the bilingual childminder. Several children speak languages other than English at home. The children are immersed in an environment rich in language. They talk, read, and sing in various languages and the childminder uses English and Polish alongside. She speaks clearly and slowly, so children hear how to say words and form sentences. They discover unfamiliar words in stories, and she plans activities where they practise using them. Children rapidly build their understanding of the world and their vocabularies. n The childminder considers what she does well and what she could improve. She finds ideas to keep her practice fresh and interesting, and undertakes training that targets children's specific need. For example, how to recognise when children may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She now knows

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need to do better?

how to make a referral and seek additional support for children if needed. n The childminder does not always reinforce children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they sometimes hug or climb over the family dog, without the childminder consistently reminding why they should not do this, and that other dogs may not be so friendly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Overall, the childminder understands her role and responsibility to help keep children safe. She completes safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. She is alert to the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm, including from wider issues, such as children being drawn into extreme views or behaviour. She understands how to record and report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. The childminder builds extremely trusting relationships with parents and children, so they feel confident to share any worries at an early stage. Children learn to respect each other's personal space and wishes. The childminder assesses risks but she has not fully embedded this into her practice, to ensure she consistently helps children learn to keep themselves safe.

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Due date

obtain a full current paediatric first-aid certificate 26/06/2023

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Due date

ensure risk assessments are thorough and effective in identifying and addressing any potential hazards. 26/06/2023

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should:

n support children to recognise and manage risks to help keep themselves safe n share information with staff from other settings that children attend, to enable a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469329 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10288822 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 1 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in west Swindon. She provides care from Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 5pm, throughout the year. She receives funding for free early education for three-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 childminder. n The childminder talked to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning and looked at how she organises her home and resources. They discussed how she implements her curriculum and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of care and education the childminder provides. She watched children playing with the childminder and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning and well-being. n The inspector spoke with two parents and took account of their views. n The inspector sampled relevant documents, such as evidence of training.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 May 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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