Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 April 2015 18 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning and development and have a positive attitude to learning. This is because the childminder knows them well and provides a wide variety of experiences that they enjoy.  Children are settled and happy because the childminder has familiar routines which she implements with care and affection. She constantly reflects on and reviews her practice, to ensure that children feel safe and secure.  The childminder effectively encourages children to become independent. This promotes their confidence and self-esteem and they develop good self-care skills.  Children are cared for in a secure, child-focused environment and good measures are in place to promote their safety. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments and she has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures.  Good partnerships with parents ensure children's interests and learning at home are shared. This contributes to the planning and assessment of children's learning.

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This provision is good

Consequently, children benefit from this consistent approach to their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to teach children about similarities, differences and disabilities in our diverse society.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance children's understanding of similarities, differences and disabilities, for example, by extending the range of activities to support children's learning, improving the range and use of resources and providing labels written in languages other than English.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all members of the household, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy activities that promote their learning well. The childminder observes, assesses and plans for children's next steps. Resources are plentiful and children choose the toys they wish to play with. The childminder uses the resources well to support her in teaching the children according to their interests. Children learn to recognise numbers as they play hook-a-duck and confidently identify the number on each duck. They count as they sing songs and rhymes and enjoy cooking activities using weighing scales to measure the ingredients. Children learn about the living world and plant various bulbs and seeds, caring for them and watching them grow. Children learn about different cultures and beliefs. Resources reflect people from different cultural backgrounds and labels are used in the environment so children begin to understand that print carries meaning. However, the childminder does not teach children enough about cultural differences and disabilities.

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who attend. This is good

Resources that reflect people with disabilities are minimal.

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good

The childminder builds good relationships with children and their families. She gathers concise information about children's individual needs, their interests and development. Children develop close relationships with the childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant. Behaviour is good. Children are confident and learn to share and take turns through play. Consequently, children are confident and emotionally prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Children enjoy spending time outdoors. They build their physical skills using wheeled toys and climbing equipment, and enjoy walks in the local area. Children learn about taking risks and their own safety because the childminder teaches them about road safety and being cautious with strangers.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and provides a wide range of interesting activities both inside and outdoors. Parents access secure online information about their child's progress and share their child's learning at home. Children engage in activities that develop their confidence and independence. This supports them well in preparation for school. Children remain safe. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of her setting and uses these to minimise any risks. She is fully aware of protecting children from abuse and neglect, and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Suitability checks for adults in the home and working with the children have been completed. The childminder is well qualified and has a strong commitment to continually develop her own knowledge. As a result, good quality care and teaching are evident. She works closely with

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provision is good

her co-childminder and assistant to monitor practice and identify training that will benefit the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342573 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 857258 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 4pm on a Friday, except for bank holidays family holidays. She provides funded education for three-year-olds.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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