Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 27 October 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is aware of the children's interests and provides resources accordingly, such as dinosaurs and action heroes. Therefore, children enjoy their play and learning.  Children play happily together. The childminder supervises them well and is alert to changes in their behaviour. She intervenes in a timely manner, encouraging them to share and be kind to one another.  The childminder and children share warm relationships. Settling-in procedures are agreed with parents on an individual basis. Therefore, children's emotionally security is enhanced and they are settled in the childminder's home.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares detailed information about children's general well-being and learning. Younger children's parents are provided with a written log of their food intake, sleep times and general well-being. Therefore, parents are fully informed about their children's time in the childminder's care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is aware of her strengths and areas she feels she could improve. Therefore, she is able to continually improve the service she provides for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently extend children's skills in learning new, less- familiar language.  The childminder does not consistently encourage younger children to speak and become fully involved in conversations with adults as they play together.

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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

 extend children's range of vocabulary skills by becoming familiar with and introducing new, less-familiar language, such as the names of dinosaurs  extend opportunities for younger children to speak more during activities, in order to become fully engaged in conversations with adults.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's lounge and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within her home.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from documentation completed by them.

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who attend. This is good

Children are relaxed in the childminder's care. They confidently separate from their parents on arrival and are keen to choose what they are going to play with. Older children's language and communication skills are effectively promoted as they frequently converse with the childminder. However, at times, opportunities to encourage younger children to speak during activities are not fully maximised. Therefore, they are not always successfully engaging in conversations with adults to help support their language development. Children's knowledge and understanding of our natural world is promoted well. Children excitedly find bugs in the garden under logs and learn about the life cycle of butterflies. They closely observe the changes in caterpillars as they form into a chrysalis. Children's understanding is supported by information in books. This helps to prepare them with the skills they need in readiness for school. The childminder effectively follows

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who attend. This is good

children's interests and provides resources to support their learning. For example, to support their current interests, she provides a huge range of dinosaurs. However, at times, she does not fully extend children's range of vocabulary. This is because she is not familiar with, and therefore, does not introduce the different names of the dinosaurs.

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good

The childminder helps children become aware of how to protect their skin from the sun's harmful rays. She talks to them about wearing hats and putting on sun protection before they go outside to play. Children learn about their own safety. The childminder explains to them how to keep safe when going down the steps to the garden. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and have many opportunities to be physically active. Outdoor experiences include spending time in the childminder's garden and trips to the park and soft play areas. Good hygiene practices are promoted. All children are encouraged to wash their hands prior to eating and after hunting for bugs in the mud.

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provision is good

Children are safeguarded. This is because the childminder is aware of her responsibilities in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She has minimised potential hazards in her home and effectively risk assesses outings. There is good capacity for future improvements. The childminder has successfully met the recommendation raised at the last inspection. This has had a positive impact on children's safety. The childminder attends training aimed specifically towards supporting adults working with two-year olds. Therefore, she is knowledgeable about children's individuality and how young children learn. Discussions with parents and documentation completed by them suggests they are very happy with all aspects of the service. They share that the childminder provides great outdoor facilities and experiences, such as hunting for frogspawn. They especially appreciate that their children are happy in the childminder's care and that she is attentive

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243484 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 855860 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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