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 Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning. She wants to prepare children for the next stage of their lives and ensure they develop a positive attitude to learning. Children learn about nature and the world around them. They visit the allotment, where they learn how to grow a range of vegetables and fruit. The children use what they have grown in their cooking and for snacks. The childminder teaches the children about different plants and wildlife. They learn about life cycles and how to take care of living things. For example, the children hatched chicks from eggs and watched them grow.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not ensured that all information about household members has been provided to Ofsted. This means that checks have not been completed to confirm their suitability. Despite this, children feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. They freely explore the playroom and garden, selecting what they want to do and learn. Younger children seek out the childminder for praise and reassurance, which builds children's confidence and high self-esteem.

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The provision requires improvement

Children show a love of literacy from a young age. They select books and independently sit on the floor, turning the pages carefully. The childminder reads a range of stories to the children to enhance their imagination and communication skills. Young children babble and point to the pictures. The childminder repeats words back to the children, using the correct pronunciation. She introduces new words and meaning to extend their vocabulary and build language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the required information so that suitability checks for household members can be completed. However, unvetted persons do not have unsupervised contact with the children, which helps to assure the children's welfare. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She reminds the children of the rules and boundaries of the home. Children begin to learn about their emotions and how to manage their behaviours. The childminder reads the book 'The Colour Monster', which shows the children how they can use colours to express how they are feeling. Young children practise being calm by taking deep breaths with their eyes closed. This enables children to understand different emotions and develop empathy for others. n The childminder takes children out for walks in the local area. They go to the park, allotment, fields, and lakes, where the children can run and enhance their

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coordination skills. However, children do not socialise within the community around them. This means children do not have opportunities to build new friendships or socialise in large groups in preparation for school.

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need to do better?

1 June 2023 n Parents receive detailed feedback on their child's learning and development. They work in collaboration with the childminder, who share ideas for supporting children's learning at home. The childminder sends the parents photos of daily activities and learning. Parents praise the childminder and state that their children progress in her care. They feed back that their children love attending and settle with the childminder quickly, which helps them to feel comfortable with leaving their child in her care. n All children thrive in this stimulating play environment. The childminder and her co-childminder have created a curriculum that follows a child-centred approach. They plan activities based on children's current interests and their next stages of learning. The childminder uses meaningful interactions and questioning to determine what the children already know. She then introduces new knowledge

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need to do better?

and understanding during their play. This means children make clear progress from their starting points. n The childminder encourages the children to do things for themselves. She teaches the children in stages how to put on their shoes and clothing. Therefore, children show high levels of independence and determination from a young age. They cut up their snack with safety knives and help set the table at mealtimes. The children go to the handwashing stations, where they use wet cloths to wipe their hands and faces. However, children do not learn the correct technique for washing their hands, using soap and water, in preparation for later life.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear on her responsibility to safeguard children from harm. She understands the importance of keeping adequate records of concerns, accidents, or injuries. The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, including domestic abuse. She knows the procedure for reporting any concerns about a child or allegations against her, her co-childminder, or a member of her family. The childminder attends regular network meetings to ensure she has the latest information regarding safeguarding concerns in the local area. She conducts risk assessments of her home and places she visits with the children to ensure it is safe for the children in her care.

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should:

n consider further ways to help children develop more confidence in different social situations, particularly in large groups n help younger children learn the importance of healthy practices and how to manage their own hygiene needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2629723 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10260213 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She works with a co-childminder from her home in Swindon. The childminder provides care for children from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides care all year round. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has an appropriate level 2 qualification.

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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 provision. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed the provision and the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during both indoor and outdoor play and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how they self- evaluate the provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability checks, paediatric first-aid, and safeguarding certificates. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents. n Children spoke to and engaged with the inspector during the inspection.

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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

1 June 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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