Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 August 2015 24 May 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is excellent. The childminder uses her superb knowledge and understanding of child development to effectively assess children's learning and plan an exceptional variety of activities to maximise their progress.  Children's good behaviour is recognised and praised. They learn to share, take turns and negotiate through play. The childminder is an excellent role model for children and celebrates their achievements.  Children flourish as they build strong attachments with the childminder and her family. Children's emotional well-being is supported exceptionally well through the effective settling-in procedures. Relationships are very good and the childminder is supportive, caring and kind.  First-class partnerships with parents and other early years providers ensure that children flourish and their learning is maximised.  The childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children are

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This provision is outstanding

superb. She is fully conversant with the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if concerned about a child in her care.  The childminder maximises opportunities to continually develop her provision through attending a wide variety of training courses. This, alongside her robust self-evaluation process, ensures the service she provides remains exemplary.  Safety of the children is a priority. The childminder uses her meticulous assessments of potential risks in the home and garden to ensure they remain safe and secure.

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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

 review the impact of changes made following self-evaluation of areas of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities taking place in the lounge and garden and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspection viewed the areas of the home and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and spoke to one parent who was present during the inspection.  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.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder and parents work cohesively to continually support children's learning. Observations and assessments are used exceptionally well to inform children's next steps. The environment is vibrant and reflects the activities and play opportunities they have enjoyed. Photographs are used effectively to encourage children to recall past events. Children recreate their experiences through art and craft activities. They use glue, paper and paint to make an octopus, following a recent visit to an aquarium, which now adorns the hallway. Children are extremely well prepared for school. The childminder is enthusiastic and highly motivated in her teaching. A wide variety of pens, pencils and paper enable children to make marks. They become familiar with their names, which are displayed to show they are present, alongside their photograph, and labels are used effectively within the environment. The childminder has not yet implemented

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who attend. This is outstanding

improvements identified following her ongoing evaluation of activities, in order to enhance children's understanding of the wider world.

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outstanding

Children benefit from a gradual introduction into the childminder's home, spending time getting to know her, the routines and the other children in her care. Relationships between the childminder and children are excellent and children flourish. Children behave very well. Their confidence and self-esteem are enhanced through the positive reinforcement and praise they receive. Opportunities for children to develop independence are optimised through daily routines and they make informed choices with regard to their play. The childminder maximises opportunities to enhance children's understanding of their own health and well-being. Children develop an awareness of the wide variety of foods available to them, how they taste and the benefit they have on their bodies. They grow various fruit and vegetables and use them in cooking activities. This, alongside the fresh air and opportunities to run, jump and be active, helps support children's physical

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's pursuit of excellence is inspirational. She is highly motivated, continually monitors practice and seeks training opportunities for herself and her assistant. This has a positive impact on the care provided. The childminder disseminates her knowledge to parents and her assistant, promoting cohesive working and optimising children's learning. Flashcards reflecting different ways of encouraging children's language in all situations are freely available for parents to use. Children's well-being is paramount. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is very secure and children are supervised extremely well. Parents speak highly of the care provided for their children and the excellent activities and learning opportunities provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437779 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 853869 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Cheylesmore, Coventry. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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