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

The childminder provides a nurturing environment. When children arrive, they settle straight away into activities of their choosing. Older children enjoy being physically active outdoors as they play with scooters. This helps to develop their coordination and large muscles. In the creative area, younger children develop their hand muscles by using paintbrushes. Children politely ask for water to mix the paint. The childminder encourages the children to access the resources themselves to develop their independence. Children proudly share their paintings with the childminder who values their work and praises them. This encourages children to keep trying and builds their concentration skills.

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The provision is good

All children play well together. The childminder provides a broad curriculum that develops children's confidence and social skills. She encourages children to have a go and is there to support them when needed. Children listen and follow requests. For example, at tidy up time, the childminder reminds the children to take care of the resources. Children show a sense of belonging. They know where to put their lunch boxes and hang their coats. The childminder patiently teaches children to put their own shoes on and peel their fruit at snack time. As the children play in the home corner, the childminder talks about the pretend food they are making, which supports their communication and language development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of parent partnership. She talks to parents to gain an understanding of what the children can already do before they start attending. By getting to know the children and observing their play, she plans for their next steps in learning. The childminder keeps parents informed with daily feedback about their children's day. She shares their progress and works with parents to close any gaps in children's learning. Parents speak positively and appreciate how the childminder has supported them with referrals to outside agencies. n Children learn early mathematical skills through play and excitedly join in with the activities that the childminder plans for them. For example, they learn about different shapes and colours by decorating a paper vase for wildflowers. The childminder allows children to follow their own interests. However, on occasion, activities are not organised well enough to fully engage all children, and some

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lose focus. n The childminder supports children's health, physical well-being, and safety well. She ensures that children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They know the rules they need to follow to stay safe when using outdoor equipment. Before the children have their snack, the childminder offers verbal prompts to remind them what they need to do first. This encourages children to

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22 August 2024 learn about good hygiene practises, such as washing their hands. During trips to the local park, the childminder teaches the children about road safety and to check for bicycles to keep themselves safe. n The childminder develops children's communication and language development effectively. She eagerly engages the children in back-and-forth conversations, chatting with them while they play. However, the childminder does not fully support them to pronounce words correctly to support their language development. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She carefully considers how to support the children in regulating their feelings and building their self-esteem. For example, she helps children to make good choices, such as being kind to others. The childminder encourages children to speak more quietly indoors and acts as a positive role model, using a calm, gentle voice. The childminder sets

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clear expectations for children's behaviour, and they learn to take turns, play well together and share resources. n The childminder uses additional funding, such as early years pupil premium funding, to build children's confidence in new situations. She broadens children's experiences and opportunities by going on outings, such as trips to the museum and farm and walks in the community. These help all children to learn about the diverse world they live in and increase their knowledge and understanding of the world. n Children develop a love of books. The childminder regularly reads stories to them, helping children develop early literacy skills. She encourages children to point to the pictures on the page to help immerse them in the story. They talk about the characters in the book and how they might be feeling. This helps children develop their attention skills and learn about other people's 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 model language as effectively as possible to help promote children's developing language and pronunciation n adapt group activities to ensure that all children can fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550501 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10355376 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 13 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while 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 spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

22 August 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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