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 enter this calm and welcoming home-from-home environment excited to start the day. They choose what they want to play with and immediately invite the childminder into their play. The childminder forms strong relationships with the children and their families. She recognises their wants and care needs, which helps them to feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder proudly celebrates the children's achievements and provides them with lots of praise. This builds children's confidence and develops a positive attitude towards learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear intention for children's learning. She focuses on developing children's social skills and providing them with a wide range of experiences. The children spend time in the community. They visit the local libraries, parks and museums with the childminder. The childminder takes the children to her allotment, where she teaches them how to grow vegetables. She encourages the children to help look after the plants and measure their growth. The childminder and children meet with other childminders and their children at playgroups. This increases children's confidence in forming new friendships and socialising in larger groups.

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The provision is good

Children develop a sense of belonging. The childminder has created a culture of diversity and inclusion. She promotes other cultures through resources, sharing stories and learning about different festivals. The childminder speaks to children who learn English as an additional language in their home languages. She translates words into English to further enhance their understanding and communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder follows a child-led approach to learning. She wants children to develop a love of learning. She plans activities based on the children's current interests and the next stages of learning. The childminder interacts with the children during their play to extend their knowledge beyond what they already know. However, at times, her excitement to interact with the children interrupts their play and engagement. This does not allow them the time to follow their interests and extend their own learning through play. n Children take part in a wide range of physical activities. They participate in weekly gymnastics and yoga lessons, where they listen to and follow instructions. The children go for long walks where they collect natural resources and encounter nature. They race around the garden, climbing the steps to the slide and riding around in toy cars. This helps children learn how to navigate the

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space around them, which develops their coordination skills. n The childminder supports children's early communication and language skills

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26 October 2023 effectively. She reads familiar stories to the children and sings their favourite rhymes. Babies babble, point and squeal to communicate their needs. The childminder narrates her actions during young children's care routines. She introduces new words using the correct pronunciation, which helps to increase children's vocabulary. n Babies feel comfortable exploring the play environment. They look through picture books and enjoy playing with the musical instruments. The babies happily join in with the other children, banging and shaking them to make different sounds. The childminder reminds the children to be gentle with the babies and to share their toys. However, the childminder does not always adapt planned activities to support the learning needs of all the children. For example, at times, babies sit in high chairs with items to play with. They become frustrated when they are unable to join in to freely explore the activity on their

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own. n Parents describe the childminder as friendly and welcoming. They receive detailed feedback from the childminder about their child's progress and development. The childminder provides parents with support and advice on potty training, along with useful activities and books to do at home. Parents praised the childminder's introduction process, which helped their children to settle quickly. They state their children become excited when they arrive at the childminder's home and eagerly knock on the door. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has focused on strengthening her partnerships with parents. She provides parents with ideas and activities to help support their children's learning at home. The childminder now gains detailed information from parents at settling-in sessions to help her determine the children's starting points. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and the play environment. She has completed a wide range of training, such as a

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Montessori course, to continue her professional development and further enhance her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her duty to safeguard children from harm. She knows the indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children. The childminder accesses regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of child protection issues in her local area. The childminder knows how to report any allegations made against her or a member of her family to the relevant authorities should she need to. She conducts risk assessments of her home and the places she visits to ensure they are safe and secure for the children in her care.

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should:

26 October 2023 n provide children with more uninterrupted time to engage freely with their play, to enhance their concentration and interest n further support babies' individual needs, particularly during adult-led activities, to help them engage in more learning that meets their next steps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495996 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10305210 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 14 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 3.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 inspector and the childminder 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 paediatric first-aid and safeguarding certificates. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Inspection activities

26 October 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

26 October 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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