Cusack, Nicola

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 18 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 childminder has created a calm, welcoming, homely environment for children. Children are very happy, comfortable and relaxed. Consequently, they thoroughly enjoy their time at the provision.  A range of resources is provided and the childminder plans a variety of activities. As a result, children are able to develop their skills in all areas of learning.  Teaching is consistently good. The childminder is skilled at changing her approach to successfully interact with children of all ages. This means that children make good progress based on their individual starting points.  Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good care. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals involved in their lives. This means that children's welfare and learning needs are well supported.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. This means she is clear

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This provision is good

about how to respond should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care.  The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality provision. She regularly reviews her practice and identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. She puts plans in place to improve her already good practice to ensure the best learning outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather in-depth information from parents as children begin attending.  Partnerships with other settings children attend are not strong enough to fully support their continuity of care and learning.

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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 the initial information obtained from parents to include further detail of children's development to enable them to make the best possible progress from the very start  develop partnership working with other settings children attend, in order to establish a shared approach to care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and from written documentation provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She changes her approach to successfully meet the needs of children of different ages. For example, younger children develop early speaking skills because the childminder repeats key words. Older children are counting confidently and the childminder develops their mathematical skills further. She asks them to tell her how many objects they have altogether. She then asks children how many objects they will have if she adds one or two more. Consequently, children are gaining the skills they will need when they start school. The childminder has established strong relationships with parents and keeps them informed about every aspect of their child's care. However, some of the initial information obtained from parents does not include enough detail about children's development. This means the childminder does not always have a comprehensive picture of the child to

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good

Children are content and happy in this safe, welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder has formed strong bonds with the children. The children play in a well- resourced environment. Their independence is promoted well as they choose what they want to play with. Children behave very well. The childminder teaches them to share and take turns. She gives them consistent praise and encouragement. This helps to build their self-esteem and confidence. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They regularly play outside in the garden and visit local parks. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. As a result, children are beginning to learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly meets with other professionals involved in the care of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This means that individual targets are known and a shared approach is established. The childminder checks the progress each child is making. This means any gaps in learning are identified swiftly. She plans activities focusing on children's next steps in learning. This means that children make good progress based on their starting points. The childminder has made some links with other settings the children attend. However, she does not share any information about what children are learning and achieving. As a result, children do not always benefit from consistent approaches to learning and development. The childminder makes good use of training to promote her professional development and children's learning. For example, she has completed training to enhance children's communication and attends regular short

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provision is good

courses. Parents are extremely happy with the care provided. They comment that it feels as though they are leaving their child with a family member and that the childminder is fantastic.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234480 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 996584 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Allesley, Coventry. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The provision operates all year round from 7am until 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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