Diver, Jodie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2015 23 June 2010

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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 plans a wide variety of activities that challenge children and capture their interest. Resources are stored at low level so that children can make choices and lead their own play.  Children develop very good relationships with the childminder and with each other. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the children's individual needs and abilities, and provides care that meets their needs.  The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. She engages children in conversation, models language clearly and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary.  Children are confident, behave well and develop independence. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. Good communication and sharing of information helps to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder uses clearly written policies and procedures to reflect her ethos of

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This provision is good

care. She identifies and minimises potential risks, to ensure that children are kept safe while in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use every opportunity to extend children's early literacy skills.  There are further opportunities for the childminder to extend children's personal development and understanding of the world.

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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 the ways that children's early literacy skills are promoted in the environment  extend opportunities for babies and young children to develop their understanding of themselves and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the lounge.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspection viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of the parents.  The inspector looked at the children's observation and assessments records, the register of attendance and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all members of the household, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector completed an observation of an activity undertaken by the childminder and discussed how children's learning was supported.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder ensures children are provided with a good range of activities across the seven areas of learning that reflect their individual interests. She is effective in her teaching because she knows the children well and responds to their different interests. Children excitedly join in with well-known stories. While listening to a story about a group of bears, the children use puppets, miniature furniture and a wide variety of kitchen utensils to re-enact the story. They explore different textures as they play with porridge oats and flour, and enjoy finding the small toy bears hidden within the mixture. Children chatter about what they can see and pre-empt what will happen next. The childminder introduces mathematical language, such as large, medium and small, as they talk about the bowls of food the bears eat. Children make marks and practise their early writing skills using pens, pencils and chalks. However, opportunities for them to see print and become

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who attend. This is good

familiar with words and signs are not yet established in the learning environment.

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good

Children's behaviour is good. They are supported as they learn to share and take turns through play and receive lots of praise and encouragement. Children are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle and enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise each day. They use a wide variety of outdoor play equipment that encourages them to climb and move in various ways, such as on wheeled toys. Children learn about their own safety when using equipment and when crossing the road. Children learn about diversity and the wider world through discussions, celebrations and a wide variety of resources that reflect different cultural backgrounds. However, the childminder does to use every opportunity to extend this aspect of babies' and young children's learning. For example, they do not yet have the opportunity to see pictures of, and talk about, themselves, their families and the special people in their lives.

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provision is good

Children are fully safeguarded. The childminder identifies potential hazards within her home and garden and minimises them. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. There is a good capacity for continuous improvement as the childminder successfully evaluates the service she provides. The childminder actively seeks additional training to continually enhance her practice. Following a recent course relating to building children's communication skills, the childminder has changed how she asks questions to children, to extend and enhance their language. Partnerships with other providers are established so children are fully supported to make the best possible progress. The childminder values the views of parents using her service and uses these, alongside her own reflection of the care and learning she provides to continually build on her already good practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242889 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 870124 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in Wyken, Coventry. The childminder operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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