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 as they happily arrive at the childminder's home. They settle quickly, share their news with the childminder and confidently go off to play with their friends. Children show a positive attitude towards their learning. They are eager to join in the activities and concentrate well for long periods. When hunting for sea objects and animals in the ice, children enthusiastically shout out that they can see 'a shark' and 'shells'. The children persevere when the childminder supports them to learn new skills, such as when practising using the spray bottle.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She knows what she wants them to learn and the knowledge and skills they need to gain in readiness for their next stage in learning and school. She focuses on the most important skills children need to acquire next and helps them make good progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children develop good levels of independence. Older children undress themselves and put on dressing-up clothes, with some support when needed. They use the toilet independently. Older children cut up fruit and butter their toast. Younger children are included and share out the fruit into bowls.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's behaviour very well. She helps them learn to talk about their feelings and how to resolve any minor disputes. The childminder is very skilled at teaching children how to share and take turns. She praises them when they are successful to boost their self-esteem. n The childminder plans outings and activities to support children's particular needs very well. For example, she takes children on outings with other childminders so that they gain confidence in mixing with other children in readiness for their move to school. n The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively, overall. She engages the children in conversations and encourages them to recall past events, such as family events. Children develop a love of books and they can make up stories to go with the pictures. They join in with singing songs and rhymes. However, at times the childminder does not model the correct

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need to do better?

words to extend children's vocabulary. She calls a horse 'horsey' and a shark 'sharky', for example. n Parents report that their children love attending the childminder's house and the activities on offer. They report that their children have made very good progress in their speech, and have developed confidence and their physical skills very well. Parents say that the childminder gives regular feedback on their children's progress and any next steps going forward. However, the childminder has not

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need to do better?

8 June 2023 established effective partnership working with other settings children attend. This does not fully promote consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder attends network groups and researches on the internet. This enables her to gain new ideas to implement in her practice and to offer the children new experiences. For example, she now takes children to a 'creative play' session to increase opportunities for them to use their imaginations. n The childminder helps the children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They visit parks and woodlands and explore the natural environment. Children learn about the importance of eating healthy foods. Young children know that strawberries 'make me big and strong!' n The childminder has not kept her paediatric first-aid certificate up to date, as is required. However, the childminder has sourced an online theory course to

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need to do better?

refresh her knowledge prior to booking her practical course. This minimises any impact to children's health and safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare and who to contact if an allegation is made. The childminder helps children learn about safe practices. She reminds them to think about what may happen if they leave toys on the floor and asks them if they think they should sit on the table. Children know and explain that they may fall off the table and bump their head.

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Due date

ensure a full and valid paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 31/07/2023

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should:

n enhance the curriculum for communication and language by modelling language accurately to extend children's vocabulary even further n develop partnerships with other settings that children also attend to promote consistency in children's care and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490591 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10296810 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 4 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Covingham area of Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged 3 and 4 years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum with her and what she wants the children to learn. n The childminder and inspector discussed an activity together and whether the learning intentions were met. n The childminder made available some documentation for the inspector to sample, including training certificates. n The inspector viewed the areas of the property used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

8 June 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

8 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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