Childminder 510421

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2018 30 July 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

 Children are happy, well settled and enjoy taking part in the many stimulating activities provided by the childminder. They enjoy a positive relationship with the childminder and her co-childminder which promotes their confidence to explore and learn.  Children have good opportunities to learn about the wider world and their local community. For example, they regularly visit the childminder's allotment where they harvest their own fruit and vegetables for their meals and snacks.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced learning environment. She ensures that children have safe environments to explore. Children have frequent access to the outdoor area where they enjoy regular physical activities in the fresh air.  The childminder works very closely with parents. She exchanges daily verbal and written information with them about their children's progress to promote continuity in

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This provision is good

children's learning.  The childminder forms good links with schools that children move on to, to maintain a regular exchange of information to help meet children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, during activities the childminder tends to complete tasks for children that they could do for themselves.  The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to develop children's interest in mathematical language and their understanding of position and size.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to manage tasks for themselves to provide even greater challenge  extend the opportunities that arise during play to promote children's understanding of mathematical language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of children's activities with the childminder  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. She is alert to any concerns regarding children's welfare and care. The childminder is very well organised she and her co-childminder reflect on their practice and accurately evaluate their provision. They make good use of parents' and children's contributions to the self-evaluation process to identify strengths and any weaknesses in their setting. They put together well-considered action plans to help drive forward further improvements. The childminder advises parents on the activities they can continue with at home, to help close gaps in their children's development and complement their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they play to assess their progress and plan for the next stage in their development. She offers activities that support children to acquire new skills. Children are inquisitive and active explorers. They enjoy cooking activities and help prepare their snacks. They mix ingredients together and make shapes from bread dough. The childminder places high priority on children's developing communication and literacy skills. She talks to children as they play and introduces new words to them. Children communicate well. They confidently share their ideas and thoughts and talk about their interests. They enjoy reading books with the childminder. They look at the text and pictures and recognise familiar aspects of the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are polite and respectful. The childminder is a good role model and supports children with sensitivity. Children develop a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy, home-cooked, nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder helps children to be active and develop good physical skills. For example, children enjoy walking to the park and to the childminder's allotment. Children learn to care for their own personal needs and willingly wash their hands before their meals. They take responsibility for their toys and help to tidy away resources before their lunch. They freely explore the childminder's garden and confidently name and pick familiar vegetables and fruits that are grown. Children learn about keeping safe as they play and explore, through discussions with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. They make good progress from their starting points and engage well in all activities. They enjoy helping to organise activities, for instance, they spread a picnic mat on the ground before their lunch. Children display positive attitudes and skills they need for the future, including when the time comes for them to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510421 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1103880 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1980. She lives in Chapelfields, Coventry and works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates term time only from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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