Childminder EY494292

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 form good relationships with the childminder and each other. Their independence develops well, as they make informed choices with regard to their play and show good levels of concentration during activities.  The childminder meets children's care needs effectively throughout the day. Children rest and sleep according to their needs. The childminder works closely with parents to support children through their developmental milestones, such as potty training.  The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children the importance of behaving well. They understand what is acceptable behaviour and the importance of sharing toys and taking turns through play. The childminder successfully builds their self-esteem and confidence. She recognises and praises children's efforts and achievements.  Partnerships with parents are secure. Good communication between both parties ensures they are fully aware of children's progress and development, and any changing

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for older children to learn about technology and to explore how things work in different ways.  The childminder does not gather the views of parents and children about the service they receive, to enhance her process for self-evaluation.

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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

 enhance opportunities for older children to gain a greater awareness of technology and how things work  implement more rigorous and effective systems to prioritise areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside, and assessed the impact this has on children's development.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed required documentation, including training certificates and the suitability of adults living in the home.  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. The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm and neglect. She is fully conversant in the process for sharing any concerns that she has about children in her care. The childminder is vigilant to the safety and well-being of children. She identifies and minimises potential hazards in the home and garden, and ensures children cannot leave her home unsupervised. The childminder accesses training in order to keep her knowledge up to date, such as to help support children's speech and language development. Parents speak positively about the care and learning opportunities provided. They feel secure leaving their children in her care, and are delighted that their children enjoy attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information that she gains from observing children as they play, to identify their future learning needs. She uses this information well to plan a variety of activities to support their learning. The childminder monitors and shares children's progress and achievements with their parents. Children show good concentration and perseverance with tasks. For example, they identify different shapes and take time to recreate the shapes using different collage materials. They confidently count how many sides the shapes have, and distinguish the different sized pieces of collage they are using. Children enjoy looking at books and choose from a wide variety that are freely available. Younger children concentrate well while pressing different buttons on electronic resources to gain a response, such as making lights flash or music play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build positive relationships with the childminder and the other children in her care, during a gradual settling-in process. The childminder knows children well and responds quickly to the signs they are becoming tired. Affection is readily given and received. Younger children enjoy having a cuddle while drinking their bottle, in readiness for their morning nap. Children enjoy being active and spend time outdoors developing their physical skills. They learn about the local community as they visit places of interest, such as country parks, where they access a wider variety of resources to support their physical skills. Children learn the importance of keeping themselves safe inside and outdoors. They understand the importance of crossing the road safely, and staying close to the childminder when on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They learn the skills they need to support them in readiness for the move on to school. Children confidently recognise different shapes in the environment and count through their play. They make marks and recognise print in the environment. Children express their ideas, such as making a castle out of lollipop sticks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494292 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1031335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during 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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