Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2017 23 May 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has extremely high expectations of herself. She takes advantage of every opportunity to extend her knowledge and understanding in her search for excellence.  The childminder is highly knowledgeable about the ways in which children learn. She makes use of her expert understanding to plan worthwhile learning experiences. She is quick to identify gaps in children’s learning and takes immediate action to address these. The childminder pursues every possibility to ensure children get the support they need to make rapid progress.  Children’s behaviour is exemplary. They have an astute awareness of the needs of other children. They have a mature perception of the best time to join in with other’s play and contribute in an exceptionally disciplined manner.  Children play and learn in a stimulating and highly inviting setting. They have many opportunities to consistently choose the resources they wish to use for play activities.

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This provision is outstanding

Children develop superb levels of confidence and self-assurance in the nurturing environment.  Partnership working is impressive. The childminder engages parents thoroughly in their child’s learning and development. She maintains extremely effective relationships with other professionals and implements various strategies to help children make strides in their development.

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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

 continue to review the already excellent quality of teaching and monitor the impact on children’s learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a number of documents required for the smooth running of the setting.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children’s learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely committed to providing excellent levels of learning and care. She maintains her professional development through a range of methods, including training. She passionately embraces new information and adapts her practice to achieve outstanding progress for children. The childminder monitors every aspect of her provision with a view to making improvements. For example, she recognises the need to think of innovative ways to use resources so that she continually refreshes her teaching. Parents say that they value the, ‘Highly professional and highly organised childminder who ensures children learn within a framework of mutual respect’. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibility to report concerns, including any allegations that anyone might make against her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her expert knowledge to plan highly stimulating activities. She knows the children well and has very high expectations of their capabilities. The childminder recognises that occasionally children are not yet ready to make some connections during their learning experiences. She immediately changes her teaching to accommodate what they know and sensitively reinforces their understanding through repetition. For example, the childminder encourages children to name a wide range of colours. She then uses her considerable skills to focus their attention on a selection of colours while using different resources. She is excellent at sustaining children’s thinking through interesting learning opportunities. Regular assessments and precise planning contribute to children’s remarkable development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop high levels of personal skills. They negotiate the use of resources with other children and take turns at using them. The childminder models consistently polite communication. Children copy this in their interactions and demonstrate remarkable respect and tolerance towards their friends. They hold conversations while they eat lunch and recall shared memories. Children have a thorough sense of belonging in the care of the childminder. She actively encourages children to share their opinions. The childminder is very persuasive and encourages them to enjoy fruit, and the nutritious contents of their lunchboxes.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are active learners who thrive and contribute their ideas for activities. They are self-assured and select resources for play. Children imaginatively build and construct while they explore their environment. They repeatedly invite the childminder to join in but also maintain focus during independent play. Children develop essential skills in mathematics while they sort resources and recognise shapes. Children are extremely confident and learn to contribute to large-group activities. They are developing considerable skills in preparation for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252879 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1064402 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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