Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 25 November 2014

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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 places a strong emphasis on children's safety. For example, she carries out daily checks of her premises to identify and remove any hazards. She supervises children well. n Overall, the experienced childminder is an effective teacher. Her knowledge of how children learn and develop has a positive impact on the learning experiences she provides. Her quality of teaching is consistently good. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder uses information obtained from regular observations to assess children's progress, and to plan interesting and challenging activities with focused learning targets. This has a positive impact on the progress children make. n The childminder has an effective programme for professional development. She welcomes the support of the local authority advisers and undertakes regular online research. This helps her to promote good outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her service and takes account of the views of parents and children when making changes. This helps her to drive improvement and provide consistently good-quality care and learning experiences. n The childminder does not involve parents as fully as possible to enable them to share information about what their children learn at home. n The childminder does not always share enough detailed information with parents to enable them to continue to support 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 support parents to share more information about their children's achievements at home n provide more detailed information regarding children's next stages of learning to parents, to enable them to continue 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 activities and reviewed the childminder's quality of teaching. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's learning journals and a range of other documentation. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults working on the premises and of the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows when and where to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She regularly checks children's learning to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points. This helps the childminder to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and provide them with additional support where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children extremely well and plans activities to support their individual learning needs. She effectively supports babies' communication skills as she constantly talks to them. She comments on what they are doing and repeats their babbles. This reinforces that their vocalisations are important and convey meaning. The childminder asks children thought-provoking questions, such as 'who is on the bus?' and 'where is the bus going?'. Children join in and recount their own experiences. This helps to promote children's thinking skills and language development. The childminder provides a variety of books for children to self-select. Children listen to stories and are keen to turn pages and repeat words. This helps to promote their literacy skills. They enjoy tackling puzzles and engage for some time. The childminder provides praise and encouragement, which builds children's confidence in their abilities and helps to foster a

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a caring and nurturing personality and children clearly enjoy their time with her. Well-organised, flexible settling-in sessions help children to make the transition from home to the welcoming setting. Children respond well to her affectionate and calm approach and they behave well. Children's good health is promoted. For example, the childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children are provided with nutritious and healthy snacks and meals. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy and learn about the benefits of exercise and fresh air. The childminder helps children to recognise potential dangers and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know they must not jump on the furniture in the childminder's home. The environment supports babies beginning to take their first steps. This is because the childminder has carefully placed favourite toys and resources around the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

room. This enables babies to explore and be active, and promotes their physical development as they manoeuvre around the room. Children enjoy activities which help them to learn about different cultures and traditions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children develop good independence skills. For instance, they help to tidy toys away when they have finished playing with them. They learn to share, take turns and use good manners. Children's early mathematical skills are developing well. They learn to count, group objects by category and use language of size. Children acquire the skills and attitudes they need for their next stage of learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504737 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10069237 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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