Childminder EY319406

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 9 January 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

 Children are happy, settled and relaxed, and show that they feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care. Relationships with the childminder are good.  The childminder meets children's care needs well. She recognises when children are showing signs of tiredness and provides quieter activities, so they can relax and recharge their energy.  The childminder's regular observations and assessments of children's abilities enables her to effectively plan a wide range of activities. She encourages children to share their own ideas and make choices with regard to their play and lead their learning.  Children develop strong social skills. They meet regularly with known adults and children, and develop a wide circle of friends.  The childminder sees the uniqueness in each child. She seeks detailed information about their home language, cultural traditions and celebrations. Children learn about the wider world and diversity, and enjoy talking about forthcoming celebrations and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet have robust systems in place for gathering the views of parents and children about the service they receive, and using that to enhance her process for self-evaluation.  The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to further develop her good practice.

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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

 review procedures for seeking, evaluating and acting on the views of parents and children to enhance self-evaluation and drive continual development  engage in available continuous professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and raise teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector assessed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed it with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's training certificates and checked the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm and neglect, and the process for sharing her concerns in order to protect children. Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder recognises and minimises potential hazards, and children learn about their own safety, including when visiting different places of interest. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's needs. She ensures she is fully aware of their individual needs and routines, and incorporates these into the day. Parents speak very positively about the care provided by the childminder. They recognise the dedication she shows to children in ensuring they enjoy a wide variety of experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good awareness of children's abilities and levels of learning. She plans effectively for children's future learning needs. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend. She shares children's progress to ensure they receive continuity in their care and learning. Children show humour and enjoy playing with the childminder. They recognise their own shadows when walking from pre-school and how big it is. They compare their shadow to the childminder's and say which is the biggest. Children's language and communication skills blossom. The childminder skilfully asks questions to enhance children's understanding and encourage expression in their responses. Children learn how to care for living things. They show great interest in watching the birds and squirrels that visit the childminder's garden. They explain how they help to put the food out for them to eat, recognising that the squirrel is very amusing in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn respect for others. They understand the importance of listening to what others have to say, and they behave well. The childminder recognises and praises children's achievements. Children learn the importance of good foods for their bodies. They use their manners well. Children enjoy being active. They walk to and from pre- school, and develop their physical skills, for instance, when using a range of large equipment at the park or groups they attend. Children develop a strong sense of emotional well-being and confidence. They independently access toys and resources. Children show a strong understanding of their own safety. They confidently inform the childminder when it is safe to cross the road on the way home from pre-school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They confidently express their experiences and recall activities they enjoy. Children learn key skills for future learning in readiness for the move on to school. They develop independence and competently meet their own personal care needs. Children are eager to play. They learn to recognise letters and those that form their names. Children confidently match written letters to sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319406 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1092576 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Coventry, West Midlands. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates during term time from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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