Childminder EY437869

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 13 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is aware of her strengths and she effectively identifies areas she could improve. Parents and older children are successfully engaged in the self-evaluation process.  The childminder effectively supervises children in her home and at local groups she attends. She carries out risk assessments and takes immediate action to minimise risks to children.  The childminder is knowledgeable about children's individual stage of development and their interests. She uses her knowledge to plan fun and stimulating activities. All children are making good progress in their learning and development.  Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home. She is warm and sensitive towards children and their emotional security is enhanced. Settling-in arrangements ensure children settle at their own pace.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder effectively shares what she knows about children's development with their parents. Secure arrangements also

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This provision is good

ensure parents share what they know. They are encouraged to share their observations of their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While children are developing their independence the childminder sometimes completes tasks that children are more than capable of tackling for themselves.  Children's critical thinking is not consistently extended. There are occasions when the childminder does not give children enough time to think about how they want to respond to questions she asks them.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to become fully independent  extend children's thinking and speaking skills, giving them more time to put their thoughts into words when responding to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures she must follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She carries out suitability checks on all adults living in her home. The childminder keeps her safeguarding and first-aid knowledge up to date. She attends training and reads publications to keep abreast of changes in childcare. Partnerships with parents are secure. The childminder successfully shares information about children's development and achievements with their parents as they occur. She also shares her suggestions of how parents can support their children's learning at home. Parents are very happy with the service they receive. They comment that they especially like that the childminder promotes the use of good manners and that their children make really good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has many years experience in caring for young children. She supports them as they play and extends their learning. The childminder regularly observes the children's learning and make assessments about what they know and can do. The childminder successfully uses this information to plan for children's next steps in their learning. Children participate in activities that they thoroughly enjoy. They make cards as part of their celebrations of Chinese New Year. They also listen to stories and become aware of the zodiac calendar. Children are encouraged to be imaginative. One example of this is that they create a Chinese takeaway. They pretend to cook dried noodles and read from a variety of menus. Children select their own choice of play from toys that support their interests. For example, the childminder sets out an inviting range of cars, trucks and fire engines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder supports young children in learning right from wrong. One example of this is how she gently reminds them about her expectations of behaviour in her home. Children also learn about how to keep themselves safe. As they begin to use scissors the childminder explains to them how to keep their fingers away from the sharp edges. Children's emotional needs are successfully supported. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure a consistent approach towards their children's care. She finds out about children's individual needs as well as their parents' wishes. The childminder supports children's health and well-being. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children consistently make good progress across the seven areas of learning. The childminder effectively supports them in acquiring skills to prepare them as they move on to pre-school and school. The childminder effectively monitors their development, identifying any gaps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437869 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 853874 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Coventry. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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