Childminder EY476506

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 observes children, assesses their stage of development and plans effectively for each child's future learning.  Children are happy, settled and confident. They show through their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder forms attachments with children during a gradual settling-in period. She spends time talking to parents to gather information about children's individual needs which she incorporates into the daily activities and routines.  The childminder has formed close links with other early years providers involved in children's lives. Good communication and sharing of information takes place between both parties, supporting continuity of care and learning for children.  Children learn about their own safety. They understand the need to walk carefully on pavements at the side of roads and they know not to touch dogs when out walking.

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This provision is good

Children follow clear routines when crossing the road.  Children behave well. The childminder is calm and consistent in her expectations for behaviour. Children's self-esteem is boosted as they receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. She acknowledges their efforts and achievements, which are also shared with parents.  The childminder values the support offered by representatives of the local authority as part of her procedures for reviewing and improving her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to think for themselves and express their own ideas. On occasion, she is too quick to give them information.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to think for themselves and express their own views and ideas.

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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 the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualification and training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has accessed ongoing training to enhance her safeguarding knowledge. She is aware of the referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child and is fully aware of her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. The childminder takes effective steps to ensure that the children's safety is maintained. Her home is secure and she assesses the environment each day before children arrive to ensure that potential risks are minimised. The childminder works closely with parents. Communication is good and the childminder shares ideas for extending their child's learning at home. The childminder is enthusiastic to learn and enhance her knowledge and skills, in order to ensure high quality childcare. She accesses professional development opportunities and meets with other childminders to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's progress and plans effectively for their individual learning needs. She promotes children's learning through a wide range of play opportunities and experiences and supports their independence. The childminder knows the children very well and incorporates their interests and care needs into the daily activities. Children engage the childminder in their play. For example, they pretend to be a doctor and use a toy mirror to check and find out if she has a sore throat. Children identify different colours through activities. They use this knowledge to sort different coloured beads into corresponding coloured bowls. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and regularly visit the local library to choose their own books. They develop good social skills and meet with a wider circle of friends at the groups they attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enter a welcoming and relaxed environment. Their individual needs are known and met effectively by the childminder. Children learn to share and take turns as they play, and they behave well. Clear and consistent boundaries support them as they learn what acceptable behaviour is. Children follow good hygiene routines and their personal needs are well met. They develop an awareness of diversity and the wider world as they learn about different celebrations, traditions and beliefs and enjoy talking about the activities they have enjoyed with their families. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical activity each day. They enjoy walks to and from school and use different equipment and resources that support their physical development at local parks and groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop independence as they make decisions about their play and manage their self-care needs. Children make marks in different ways and older children develop pencil control and their early writing skills. Children learn to recognise their names and they place their coats on their individual named coat pegs. They develop the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476506 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1000712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am 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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