Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is confident about her responsibilities to protect children from harm and neglect. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the reporting procedures she must follow. The childminder attends training and accesses literature to keep her knowledge current. n The childminder is qualified in childcare and continually reviews her own practice and identifies her strengths and areas she can improve. She recently identified that her knowledge and understanding of working with children with autistic spectrum disorder could be improved. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children and their families. n The childminder provides children with a good range of enjoyable activities that challenge their natural curiosity as learners. She observes the children as they play and makes accurate assessments about their capabilities. Children's interests are considered in the planning of activities alongside their next steps in development.

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This provision is good

n Secure arrangements are in place to work in partnership with parents and carers. The childminder communicates effectively with parents, keeping them fully informed about their children's well-being and the progress they make. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to count and use early mathematics in their play. n There are occasions when the childminder does not consistently support young children to use new words and fully broaden their range of vocabulary.

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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 utilise opportunities more consistently to enhance children's skills in counting and using the early stages of mathematics in their play and during routines n support children more consistently to use new words and broaden their range of vocabulary as they play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in her home. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she is well informed about changes in legislation and safeguarding practice. The childminder improves outcomes for children and their families. For example, she is aware of areas in which she can develop her knowledge and understanding. Children receive a consistent approach towards their education and care as the childminder is aware of the benefits of good partnership working where children attend more than one setting. All parents are extremely happy with the service the childminder provides. They describe the childminder as 'fabulous'. They especially appreciate that their children are treated like one of the childminder's family, and they identify the great variety of ways in which the childminder communicates with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have superb opportunities to explore the natural world. They access many natural materials in the childminder's home and through the many outdoor activities she provides. Young children are keen to learn, and they relish opportunities to explore the broad range of experiences on offer. Children play in fake snow and learn about animals that live in extremely cold climates. The childminder extends children's learning by introducing stories to them about snow dogs. Children choose to make snowmen from play dough and talk about making eyes so that they can see. The childminder supports children to make the animals she has introduced them to. Children learn to follow diagrams on picture place mats and create flippers for penguins. Young children are inquisitive and confidently communicate with visitors, such as the inspector. They ask lots of questions about what she is wearing and what she is doing on her laptop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure. The childminder shows extreme care towards the children. She sensitively supports young children to understand how to share and be kind to one another. The childminder affectionately comforts the children when they are upset and helps them to understand why sometimes they cannot have everything they want. Children have lots of opportunities to be active outdoors in large open spaces. The childminder frequently takes the children on walks to explore local woodlands. Children are encouraged to learn good hygiene practices as the childminder explains to them why they need to wash their hands. Children learn about a healthy diet. They begin to understand how good food contributes towards a healthy body and helps their muscles to grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills for their future learning and in readiness for the move on to pre-school and school. They frequently make decisions for themselves throughout their time with the childminder. Children decide if they want longer to finish an activity or if they are ready to move on to something else. They develop good physical skills, for example through running, climbing and balancing and being regularly active outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539653 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10080224 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am until 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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