Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 18 September 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has taken positive steps to address the issues raised at the last inspection. She identifies potential hazards in her home and garden and minimises them to ensure children play safely. n The childminder evaluates her own practice and works with her assistant and co- childminder to review their provision. She identifies professional development opportunities and ways she can enhance her provision further. n The childminder uses her knowledge and experience of how children learn and develop to provide an interesting variety of activities and play experiences. She uses information she gathers from parents about their children to plan effectively for each child's learning needs. n Children build close, trusting relationships with the childminder. She reassures children when they are unsure of visitors to her home, such as the inspector. Children show through their behaviour that they feel safe and secure in her care.

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This provision is good

n Parents are happy with the service the childminder provides and they share very positive written comments. The childminder shares children's learning journals with parents to ensure they are fully aware of their child's progress and achievements. n At times, the noise level within the room makes it difficult for children to focus their listening and attention skills to gain the most from the learning opportunities. n Although the childminder shares children's progress with parents she does not consistently offer guidance for how they can continue their child's learning at home.

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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 review the impact of background noise levels on children's ability to listen and concentrate, so that children are supported well to maintain their focus and gain the most from activities n provide parents with ideas for how they can continue to support their child's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows how to report any concerns that she may have about a child in her care. The childminder works closely with her co- childminder and assistant to ensure consistency in care and learning for all children. She actively seeks training opportunities to enhance her knowledge and the experiences for children. For example, she is developing her understanding of further ways to support children's early writing skills. The childminder effectively monitors her assistant's practice and ensures that she is aware of any changes to policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities and supports children's learning and development well. She observes them as they play and uses her knowledge of their abilities to identify the next steps in their learning. The childminder encourages children's awareness of colours. Children match colours as they place bricks into groups of the same colour. This demonstrates their awareness of the similarities and differences between items. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. She consistently repeats words to build their vocabulary. The childminder also supports the language of very young children, for example, by using simple actions as she talks. Resources are plentiful and easily accessible, enabling children to follow their interests and lead their own play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They are kind towards each other and learn to share and take turns with the toys. Children are confident in the daily routine and quickly help to tidy the toys away at snack time. They enjoy a wide variety of freshly prepared meals and snacks each day. The childminder ensures that she is fully aware of children's individual dietary needs and preferences. Drinks are freely available. Children recognise their own pictures and names on their individual drinks bottles and eagerly show the inspector. They learn about diversity and the wider world, accessing resources that reflect positive images of people from around the world. They learn about traditions and cultural events throughout the year. Children enjoy restful sleep and recharge their energy levels in readiness for further activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points and develop good skills that help them to be ready for the move on to school. They are inquisitive individuals and eagerly engage in activities. Children confidently choose their play and make choices throughout their day. They follow hygiene routines, such as handwashing, and become independent in the daily routine. Children join in with familiar songs and excitedly do the actions. For example, they make large chopping actions as they use their hands to make the jaws of a shark.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544011 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10085321 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Coventry. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder and 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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