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

This childminder welcomes the children into this home-from-home environment with open arms. Her main focus is to build good relationships with the children and families in her care. Children freely explore the play environment. They independently select their favourite toys and happily invite the childminder into their play. The childminder provides the children with lots of cuddles and reassurance, which enables them to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning. She prioritises children developing strong communication and language skills. The childminder provides the children with a language-rich environment. She introduces new words and their meaning to older children. The childminder narrates her actions during play to the younger children to support their emerging language development. Children develop a love of books. They spontaneously use familiar phrases from their favourite fairy tales in their play. During story time, the children explore wooden houses and characters of the story 'A Squish and a Squeeze'. The children listen to the story and act out key parts, which expands their imagination and creativity.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy outings in the local community. They visit the local library and park. At the park, the children go on bug hunts and discover nature. They learn to be gentle to wildlife and respect the world around them. The childminder meets with other childminders and their children. They attend play groups to help build children's confidence in larger groups in readiness for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a curriculum that blends child-led play and adult- planned activities. She uses her knowledge of the children to plan engaging activities based on current interests and their next stages of learning. The childminder interacts with the children at key moments and asks them questions to extend their knowledge. However, sometimes the childminder does not give children enough time to enable them to think and process a response to these questions. This means children do not always get to share their thoughts and ideas. n Children participate in a wide range of physical activity. They go to the local park where they climb on play equipment and take appropriate risks. The childminder knows the importance of children strengthening the muscles needed for later writing skills. She encourages the children to help fill up the water tray. They squeeze the hose trigger till it is full, building strength in their hands. The

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need to do better?

children mould and sculpt play dough using a range of tools and their hands. They use their imagination and creativity to make their creations. n The childminder incorporates mathematical language and concepts into everyday

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16 May 2024 routines. The older children peel and cut up their fruit. They count how much fruit they have on their plates and compare it with their peers. Children pour water into plastic bucket scales. The childminder encourages the children to balance the scales. She tells them they need to have an equal amount of water in each bucket. The children use their critical thinking skills to determine if they need more or less water. n Parents state their children love attending the childminder's home. They adore the childminder and enjoy engaging in the wide range of activities she offers. Parents receive detailed feedback about their child's progress and development. The childminder provides the parents with support and guidance with toilet training, and fussy eating. She highlights activities they can do at home to help extend their child's learning. Parents have noticed their children growing in confidence and thriving.

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need to do better?

n Overall, children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages the children to use their manners and their gentle hands. The childminder supports younger children to wait their turn and share their toys. If children become upset she offers them comfort. However, the childminder does not consistently support young children to learn how to manage and regulate their emotions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n provide children with more time to think and process information to allow them to respond with their ideas n implement consistent strategies to support younger children to identify and manage their emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145238 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10335818 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 9 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5.30pm all year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two and three years old.

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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 childminder talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation to demonstrate her suitability. The inspector spoke and engaged with the children.

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Inspection activities

16 May 2024 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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