Childminder EY345252

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2017 8 April 2015

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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 plans children's activities effectively and they have fun as they play and learn.  Children are confident and expressive in their discussions with the childminder. Their communication and language skills are developing well.  Children are well prepared for future learning. They make good progress in their learning as the quality of teaching is strong.  Children gain an understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals and provides regular opportunities for exercise.  The childminder meets children's individual needs well. She forms strong bonds with parents and children, helping her to target her care and teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities that arise to build on children's interests in activities to encourage their mathematical development.  The childminder offers limited support to help children recognise the similarities and differences between themselves and others to broaden their multicultural awareness.

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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

 make better use of opportunities that arise to support children's understanding of mathematics  extend the support to children to learn about and respect similarities and differences between themselves and others to broaden their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder during play activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge.  The inspector checked a range of documentation, including children's folders, policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the rooms used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in caring for children. She develops positive working partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend. These support her to provide effective care and support. The childminder considers her practice and takes the views of parents, children and other relevant professionals into account. The childminder is aware of possible child protection concerns. She is fully aware of the process to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder routinely reviews risks in her home and garden, allowing her to provide a safe environment for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps parents well informed by sharing information about children's progress. The childminder provides activities that children enjoy. For example, she encourages them to read books, use pencils and pens for writing skills and have a go with creative activities. The childminder makes observations of children, tracks their progress and monitors activities to offer them each a good level of challenge. She supports each child to move on to the next steps in their learning. The childminder gathers information from parents about what they know of their children's interests and abilities. This information is used in each child's individual learning plan. The childminder promotes children's communication and language well. For example, she engages with them as they speak about what they are doing, uses skilful questioning to encourage them to respond and introduces new vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children display a strong sense of belonging and confidence. They are happy in their learning and enjoy a secure and trusting relationship with the childminder, who treats them with affection. Children are confident, active learners and behave well. Their independence skills are encouraged by the childminder and she prepares them well for their move to school. The childminder responds effectively to children's care needs. She values their views and opinions, giving them confidence to approach her for guidance and support.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and are prepared effectively for their future learning. Children confidently make independent choices, for example, taking the lead in their play experiences and choosing their healthy snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345252 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1092929 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Coventry. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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