Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers interesting and stimulating opportunities and she is highly effective in fostering the children's enjoyment of spoken and written language.  The childminder has a superb knowledge of child development and how young children learn.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the revised framework and has introduced procedures to reflect this guidance.  Highly effective partnerships have been developed between the children's parents and the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The food children bring from home at times does not consistently support a healthy diet and therefore, children are not provided with a consistent message about healthy eating.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, the childminder's self- evaluation document and a selection of policies, procedures, children's records and a newsletter.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in April 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in the Coundon area of Coventry with her husband and three children aged 12, 10 and nine years. The family has two dogs. The childminder uses the whole of the downstairs area and the upstairs bathroom. There is also an outdoor play room at the bottom of the garden.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is a qualified teacher and has completed basic training including first aid and child protection. She takes children to activities in the local community. The childminder visits the local park on a regular basis.

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Information about the setting

The childminder currently has seven children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend on a full and part time basis. The childminder operates all year round.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 encourage parents further to ensure the food children bring from home consistently supports a healthy diet so they are provided with a consistent message about healthy eating.

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who attend

The childminder has extensive knowledge of child development and the revised framework, including the introduction of the progress check at aged two. There is a huge range of well deployed resources that are exciting and stimulating. Space is fantastically organised both in the indoor and outdoor play rooms and children are fully able to self- select from an inviting range of low-level storage. The childminder provides children with a superb balance of both planned and spontaneous activities. They are given the confidence to create their own ideas and initiate their own learning. The childminder intervenes at appropriate times to extend their learning.

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who attend

Each child has an attractively presented, well-organised individual learning journey. The childminder has developed highly effective systems to monitor and track the children's development. She regularly observes their learning, assesses what they know and accurately identifies where they may need further support. Children's next steps in their learning are then effectively used to inform future planning. Methods are in place to ensure parents are fully engaged with this process.

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who attend

Through planned and spontaneous activities the childminder competently weaves in many learning opportunities that support the prime and specific areas. Children's recent interest in the changing of the seasons and the natural world inspired a trip to a country park. Children were encouraged to explore their surroundings, talk about what they discover and collect leaves, cones and twigs to create a nature tray. Back at the childminder's home they have further discussion about what they have found. Together with the childminder they create a nature tray where they add additional resources, such as woodland animals. Babies are given one-to-one time to safely experience the many sensory experiences this activity provides. Older children demonstrate huge amounts of pleasure through role play where they make dens for the animals to live in. They find out about animals natural habitats during detailed explanations from the childminder. She

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who attend

introduces the children to a wide range of vocabulary during their learning. For example, she uses words such as hibernate, burrow, cinnamon and spines. Therefore, children are able to reach their maximum potential in their communication and language skills, expressive arts and design and understanding the world.

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who attend

Snack and meal times are sociable occasions where children and the childminder sit together. Children are provided with tools that encourage them to become independent. For example, the childminder gives them a plastic knife to cut up their own bananas and strawberries. Children count as they cut the slices and the childminder praises them for counting in numerical order. They sit at low-level tables and chairs and are surrounded by displays and posters that capture their attention. Older children confidently discuss their understanding of emotions and feelings by pointing to a poster depicting happy, sad and excited faces. They describe the face with love hearts named as 'loveable' as 'this is when we have a cuddle'.

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who attend

All ages of children have an abundance of opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder has an additional play room at the bottom of the garden where the children free-flow from the inside to outdoors. Babies who are not yet mobile are provided with waterproof suits so they can crawl around and experience all of the play that is on offer. Children enjoy playing in the sand, riding on rocking horses and pushing and pedalling scooters and trikes. The outdoor area also superbly incorporates all of the areas of learning; it is picture and print rich, stimulating the children's overall development.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's emotional needs are being extremely well met as the childminder has a very warm, calm and sensitive approach to their care. The children are very at ease with the childminder and they enjoy her company. Settling-in arrangements effectively take into account children's individual needs. The childminder welcomes the children and their families into her home to spend time getting to know her and her family and how she operates her service.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are encouraged to develop a healthy lifestyle as all ages of children spend good amounts of time outside on a daily basis. The childminder takes the children to groups and events in the local community and each day they participate in walks to and from the local school. Children are involved in growing foods and cooking activities and the childminder has secure knowledge of young children's nutritional needs. She provides very healthy snacks and foods and she has a written policy that shares some information with parents about healthy eating. However, this does not fully extend to include information for parents about healthy packed lunches. Some of the foods children bring from home do not fully support a healthy diet. Therefore, at times children are not receiving a consistent message about foods that are good for their bodies.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's behaviour is exemplary. This is because they are provided with a great range of play that keeps them fully engaged, and also because they feel secure and understand what is expected of them. For example, they know they must take off their outdoor shoes before entering the play room. The childminder takes every opportunity to praise the children regardless of how big or small their achievements may be. For example, she praises babies for reaching for objects she holds out for them. Older children are praised when they use good vocabulary, such as the word 'crinkly' when describing the sound the leaves make and 'cinnamon' when they describe the smell of a small wooden log. The childminder helps the children to share, take turns and be kind to one another and older children are encouraged to be aware of the needs of their younger peers.

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provision

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities with regard to protecting children from abuse. She has attended safeguarding training and a comprehensive safeguarding policy is shared with parents. Safety is given high priority and risk assessment records are regularly updated. All adults living on the premises are checked and cleared through appropriate vetting procedures. The childminder has extensive knowledge of the revised framework and has introduced a written policy on the use of mobile phones and cameras, which includes restricted use for her own older children. The childminder is a qualified teacher and has many years experience of working with children. She also holds a certificate in first aid, all of which positively impact upon this high quality service. Superior systems are in place to ensure that effective inclusive care is provided for every child.

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provision

Systems for monitoring and self-assessment are good. The childminder regularly collates views from parents about the service she provides. She has completed the Ofsted self- evaluation form and clearly identifies areas for improvement. A recent priority has been introducing a monthly newsletter and developing an outdoor mud kitchen.

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provision

The partnership with parents is outstanding. Parents are very well informed about their child's achievements and progress. They are thoroughly encouraged to be involved in supporting their children's learning and development at home. Excellent systems are in place to share the details of the seven area of learning from the Early Years Foundation Stage. Valuable information, including the childminder's certificates, are prominently displayed in the hallway. All parents receive the childminder's comprehensive policies and procedures which successfully reflect the ethos of the setting. They are also provided with a very informative newsletter which details changes in legislation, special dates and celebrations, the childminder's forthcoming training dates and new resources she has purchased. Information taken from questionnaires completed by parents state they are very happy with the care of their children. They share their 'children have lots of fun and

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provision

opportunities through very well-planned activities; and that they 'receive really informative feedback'. Fully effective links with other childcare services are very well established and good links with other early years providers ensure continuity of care and learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443452 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 789338 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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