Childminder 510545

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 6 February 2014

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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 has a clean and well-maintained home. She checks all the areas of the premises and minimises hazards. She ensures all doors are locked to eliminate unauthorised access to the setting. Children play in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder warmly welcomes children. They develop close relationships with her and strong friendships with other children.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities that stimulates children's interests. She asks children for their opinions and responds to their requests and wishes. This helps to ensure that children remain engaged and develop their concentration skills.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information with parents about the time that they spend in her care.  The childminder has good relationships with other professionals, such as the local childminders, using these relationships to keep up to date with changes in legislation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Current arrangements for professional development do not always provide opportunities for the childminder to consider how to enhance her skills in order to raise the quality of her provision even higher.  The childminder does not always gain or share enough information with the school that children also attend, in order to complement and build the experiences they receive.

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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 current arrangements for professional development, so that they provide more opportunities to enhance skills and raise the quality of the provision even higher  strengthen partnerships with the schools that children attend, in order to complement and build on the experiences that they receive elsewhere.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding. She observed the activities indoors and the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all those living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the indicators of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder checks the identity of all visitors before they enter her setting. She supervises children at all times, making sure that she can see or hear them. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and follows their suggestions to benefit the experiences children receive. Written comments from parents show that they are pleased with the childminder's service. Children say that they enjoy playing with their friends and like the activities that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are inquisitive and they explore their environment with confidence. They make independent choices from the wide range of resources on offer. Children are self-reliant and do not hesitate to ask the childminder for further resources which are stored in the cupboard. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their thinking skills. Children love playing card games in a small mixed group. They match images on flash cards and take turns having a go at identifying and naming the pictures. They learn to listen to each other, have discussions and share their views competently. Children learn the difference between words, such as thunder and lightning. They consolidate mathematical skills as they count. The childminder is at hand to support the youngest children and nurture their confidence and self-esteem through ongoing praise and encouragement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children walk from school with the childminder and are very familiar with the routines. On arrival, they quickly settle ready to play. Children have built strong friendships with other children. They are polite and respectful to visitors. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and reminds children of behaviour expectations. She encourages them to resolve minor conflicts and come up with a solution. This helps children to develop good social skills and an understanding of the affects that their behaviour can have on others. The childminder regularly takes children on outings to the local park. Children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise and learn about keeping themselves safe in different situations. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious snacks, for example, fruit or yoghurt. Children learn about good hygiene practices, such as washing hands after toileting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510545 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1087152 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1982 and lives in Coventry. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm , Monday to Friday, except 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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