Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 April 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 uses her observations and assessments of children's learning effectively to plan and provide activities that challenge them successfully. n Children are happy and confident. The childminder offers good support for children as they learn to share, take turns and show kindness and consideration for others. n Children at different stages of development make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder models clear pronunciation for children as they develop their use of more complex sentences. She supports younger children's non-verbal forms of communication, while effectively promoting their emerging speaking skills. n Children play with a variety of toys that help them to develop good handling skills. They thread, post and match shapes in jigsaw puzzles. Some children can manage puzzles that have more than 12 pieces. n The childminder reviews her provision and ensures that she keeps her knowledge

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This provision is good

about early years issues up to date. For example, through training, online research and information obtained through her membership of an association for early years workers. n Information obtained from parents when children start is clear regarding each child's care needs, but does not fully identify what a child knows and can already do, in order to fully support initial assessment and planning for their learning n On occasions, adult-led group times are not successful in capturing all children's interests or challenging children of mixed abilities.

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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 extend arrangements for gathering information from parents when children first start, in order to use this to help plan for children's future learning n review some adult-led activities, offering more consistent differentiation and challenge for children of varying abilities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. She completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's records, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her child protection knowledge current. She knows the signs of abuse and neglect, and the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned that a child is at risk. The childminder is aware of the duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of harm. She ensures that children play in safe and secure premises. The childminder reviews her provision to identify the strengths of her practice and any areas for improvement. She has completed training that will enhance her practice for caring for children with special educational needs, when the need arises. She plans to complete training that will enable her to communicate with children through signing. Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder and her co-childminder. Records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder challenges children well so that they acquire skills in order to reach the next steps in their learning. She supports older children's thinking and speaking skills well while she talks with them. For example, she asks open-ended questions and gives children time to put their thoughts into words before expecting a response. Older children commentate on what they are doing while they play in the home corner and they guide younger children's play. They pretend to feed the baby dolls and appear very busy as they say that they are washing clothes. Children talk about the hot oven and they describe the fire drill that they have practised for if ever there is a fire. The childminder arranges visits from fire officers and police officers so that children enhance their understanding about safety and learn about people who help us.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The relationships between the childminder and the children are very good. Children are settled and happy. In order to address each child's emotional security when care begins, the childminder asks parents to settle their child in gradually. Children behave well. They are physically active, and parents provide healthy packed lunches. The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements, and for being helpful. This helps to boost their self-confidence. Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, for example, with regard to different cultures and traditions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good skills that help them to be ready for the move on to pre- school and school. They learn to manage their self-care needs and simple tasks, such as putting on their coats and shoes. They independently choose toys that are stored in boxes that are clearly labelled with words and pictures. Older children express themselves confidently. They recognise their names in print and understand the link between letters and sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346980 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10070180 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder at the co-childminder's home. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 4pm on a Friday, except for bank holidays family holidays. She provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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