Childminder EY410325

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 29 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children benefit from being cared for by a caring and kind childminder. The childminder has a calm and encouraging approach with young children, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. n Children are polite and behave well as they share and take turns. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build children's positive self- esteem and confidence. n Children play and learn in a safe environment because the childminder regularly reviews the safety of her co-childminder's home. Measures are in place to identify and minimise potential risks to children and safety gates are in place around the house. This promotes children's safety and welfare. n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improving the quality of her provision. She reflects on her practice and that of her co-childminder. This enables her to see what can be improved to benefit children, to ensure their future success and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide children with enough challenging learning opportunities to help them make excellent progress. n The childminder has not developed an ambitious programme to continually improve her professional knowledge aimed at achieving exceptional outcomes for children.

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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

n provide a higher level of challenge in activities to inspire children to excel in their learning n establish a targeted plan for continual professional development to enhance teaching and learning to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working in the household. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-childminder and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact in the local authority about any such concerns. She keeps abreast of safeguarding issues by completing mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. The childminder maintains good standards of safety in her home and on outings. This keeps children secure and helps them to learn about staying safe. The childminder regularly practises fire drills with the children to ensure they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder meets regularly with her co-childminder, and together they evaluate their practice and seek the views of parents who complete yearly questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn through play, and the different ages and stages of development. She assesses children's initial starting points in all aspects of their learning. The childminder gathers information during discussions with parents at children's settling-in sessions. She uses information from her assessments and observations to plan children's next steps in learning. The childminder teaches children names of colours, and supports them to count as they collect leaves and apples from the garden. Children enjoy riding wheeled toys and kicking balls as they become active. The childminder provides good support for children at different stages of development in their communication and language skills. For example, young children babble happily while they play and the childminder constantly talks to them as they begin to develop their speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets consistent boundaries and children behave well. They learn to share toys and take turns. Care practices and routines are embedded. For example, the childminder ensures children's nappies are regularly changed and they have clean hands before eating. Children have a good range of opportunities to develop their understanding of communities beyond their own. For example, they play with a diverse range of dolls and learn about a range of festivals throughout the year. Parents provide children with their main lunch and the childminder offers them snacks, such as toast and fruits. She ensures children have regular drinks throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them for the move on to their next stage of learning, such as school. Children play with a range of resources, and are supported to make choices and follow their interests in their play. Children grow in confidence, learn to communicate and build friendships with others. Children enjoy reading books and singing songs. They operate toy computers as they press buttons to create sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410325 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10082228 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Coventry. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and occasionally an assistant.

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Registers

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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