Childminder EY234925

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2017 25 September 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 observes and assesses children's progress. She is supported by her assistant in challenging children effectively so that they reach the next stage in their learning. Children make good progress.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is given a high priority. They are settled and emotionally secure in the care of the childminder and her assistant.  Children make good progress in their physical development. They play with a variety of toys that supports the development of good manipulative skills. Young children show an interest in toys with buttons and they are learning how to operate them.  Young children are supported well as they progress from saying single words to beginning to form simple sentences and extend their vocabulary.  The childminder keeps her early years knowledge up to date and meets children's needs successfully through obtaining information online and by completing training.

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This provision is good

 Documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the provision and to ensure that the needs of all children are met, is well maintained and implemented.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder and her assistant do not give children enough time to put their own thoughts into words, in conversation and when questions are asked of them.  The childminder does not fully support young children's sensory exploration and experimentation with different textures and materials.

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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

 support children consistently in putting their own thoughts into words during conversation and when questions are asked of them  extend opportunities for children's sensory exploration with a range of media and materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor and outdoor play areas. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times through the inspection. She completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation.  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. Children are always supervised and the play environment is safe and secure. The childminder and her assistant keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. They are aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and the local referral procedures to follow to protect children. They are knowledgeable of the duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of significant of harm. Necessary suitability checks for all adults who live on the premises have been completed. The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement. She uses information obtained through her membership of an association for early years workers to review and improve her practice. This includes reports on current early years issues. The childminder identifies that a current priority for improvement is to extend opportunities for children to learn about the natural world in her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

garden. Communication with parents is good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children, and provides activities that support them in reaching the next steps in their learning. Children choose to play with toys that support their interest in mini-beasts. They talk about the change in size as they look at the toys through a magnifying glass. The childminder challenges children to use their good manipulative skills to pick up and deposit the small toys into pots using tweezers. Children name colours and use felt tipped pens skilfully while colouring in pictures. Older children use their imagination to build stories around the toys. Younger children are beginning to engage in imaginative role play, such as pretending to feed baby dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistant develop close bonds with the children in their care. Children's emotional security is initially addressed well with a good settling-in procedure that is agreed with parents. They enjoy their learning in a welcoming environment. Children behave well. They learn to share and take turns. Children are physically active every day. They develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good skills that help them to be ready for the move on to pre- school and school. They develop independence, including managing their own hygiene and personal needs, and they confidently make choices and decisions. Children express themselves confidently. Older children's pencil control is developing well. They are able to form enclosed shapes while drawing and they are learning to write their names. Children count and spontaneously use mathematical language while comparing sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234925 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1097757 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in in Coventry. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. Her husband works with her as an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am 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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