Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 6 November 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

 Children form good relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Time is spent getting to know each child through a gradual settling-in process. Information is gained from parents about their child's individual needs and routines and care is provided to meet those needs.  Children develop good social skills. They talk to each other as they play and during mealtimes. Older children are supportive of the younger children throughout their play.  The childminder works closely with the schools and any early years professionals involved in the children's lives. Good communication takes place to ensure that children receive continuity in their learning.  Children learn about safety. The childminder reminds children about keeping themselves safe when near roads and when using play equipment outside of her home.  The childminder and her assistants effectively reflect on the service they provide. The

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This provision is good

views of parents and children are actively sought and the information gathered is used to help identify areas of strength and ways to further enhance the service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support younger children's developing independence skills.  The childminder asks children questions during play but does not always allow enough time for them to formulate their response and reply.

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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 opportunities for younger children to develop their emerging independence skills  give children time to think about any questions asked, formulate their reply and then respond.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an observation of an activity and discussed it with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the 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 and her assistants have a good understanding of their role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Effective steps are taken to assess the safety of the environment and outdoor play area and to minimise any potential risks. The childminder practises the fire drill with the children so they learn the evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency. The childminder is proactive with regard to her ongoing professional development. She accesses training courses, reads relevant literature and shares good practice and ideas with her assistants. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistants and supports their professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants observe children as they play and assess their ongoing progress. Information gained from their observations is used to effectively plan for their individual learning needs. Children are currently learning about the animals that live in the Arctic. They talk about the weather in this region and link this to the current cold weather in England. They show great delight as they mix different materials and watch how these change as they play. For example, when adding water to snowflake crystals and watching as it changes into pretend snow. Children develop an awareness of suitable clothing to wear in cold weather. For example, they make their own pretend hats and scarves using dough and place them onto pictures of children, as they talk about the importance of keeping warm. Children enjoy being creative. For example, they enjoy painting pictures of Arctic animals and adding different materials to make a collage.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enter a welcoming, child-focused environment. The childminder takes time to get to know the children and their families at the start of their placement. The childminder and her assistants are good role models and remind children of the importance of sharing the toys and taking turns. The childminder recognises and celebrates children's achievements they behave well. Children follow clear, consistent routines for handwashing and develop an awareness of their own personal care needs. Younger children rest and sleep as they need to and individual routines of the children are incorporated into the day. Children enjoy being physically active and spend time outdoors each day. They develop their large-muscle skills. For example, they climb, use wheeled toys and learn how to make themselves move when on the swing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop confidence and make informed choices with regard to their play. Children enjoy looking at books alone and with the other children. They make marks inside and outside and see lots of print in the environment. Children develop the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284362 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1059671 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in the Stoke area of Coventry. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification. She works with three assistants who work on different days during the week.

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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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