Childminder in Coventry

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children receive good support in their care and emotional well-being. They thrive in the positive environment which allows them to explore and play in safety. The childminder is warm, caring and takes account of all children's individual needs. As a result, children are confident, secure and highly motivated to learn. From an early age children learn about simple rules and boundaries. Children receive exceptionally high levels of praise and reassurance. Their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is highly skilled at motivating the children to learn simple rules. As a result, very young children become highly skilled in regulating their own behaviour. They cooperate, share and take turns. They develop tolerance and understand that their actions may affect others. Children show very good levels of self-esteem and have a can-do attitude. They are inquisitive and resilient. The childminder introduces a range of language to stimulate children's vocabulary. She

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The provision is good

breaks down the words so that children can repeat them during reading. Early mathematics teaches children about 'long' and 'short'. They explore shape and colour. Children develop their physical skills. They manipulate jigsaw pieces into position, trying one then another. Children concentrate well and persevere to complete tasks. The children attend groups such as 'Musical Monkeys', where they develop their large-muscle groups as they climb and play. They socialise with other children. Children also have opportunities to visit other places of interest such as the zoo and parks, where they learn about the wider world.

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need to do better?

n Teaching is strong. The childminder is innovative in her approach to engaging with the children so that they make good progress in their learning. Children smile as their curiosity ignites. They explore frozen paints in a large plastic tray. They hold the paint, on a stick, as they create leaves for autumn. They watch as the paint defrosts and use tools to make 'stripes' on their pictures, 'like zebras'. The childminder focuses the children well, taking account of their ages and differing abilities. New words support children's emerging language skills. She extends the activity as the children watch the paint 'melt'. They consider if 'warm or cold water will melt the paint?' They shout 'warm'. Children look at the different colours left on the sticks and identify 'red', and 'yellow'. Children help to pour the new mixture into moulds to freeze for next week. Children know that the freezer makes things colder and the oven heats things up.

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need to do better?

n Accurate assessments of each child focus sharply on their next steps in learning. The childminder plans learning for each child, to help them acquire the skills they will need in their future learning. She makes a regular review of what each child has learned. She uses what she knows to build on this and to challenge what children know and have retained. An exciting curriculum encourages children to learn in the outdoor environment as well as indoors.

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need to do better?

18 October 2019 n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents make positive comments about the good-quality care. The childminder obtains good information from parents when children start. This includes details about what the children know and can do. She keeps parents up to date and involved in their children's learning. n Children learn about good hygiene practices; they wash their hands after play and before snacks. The childminder follows a healthy diet of snacks, and children learn about what food is good for them. Older children are becoming independent in their own care needs. The childminder knows the children well and recognises if a child is hungry or tired. She settles them to sleep in a safe place. n Behaviour is exceptional. From a young age children play in harmony. The childminder supports children extremely well. They hear consistent, positive messages that tell them how well they are doing. This means that children have

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very high levels of confidence and settle quickly in her care. Children have excellent self-esteem. This supports them in their play and they concentrate well during activities. They smile, showing pride in their achievements. Children feel safe and secure; they talk to new adults. They have high levels of engagement. n Children have many opportunities for outdoor play. They attend a range of local groups in the community. The childminder introduces a range of celebrations throughout the year. She has a wide range of resources that reflect the range of differences in our diverse society. However, the childminder does not always consider how children learn about the different types of families in our communities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends training to support her already good understanding of safeguarding. She understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder is familiar with the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She is aware of the local authority procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder undertakes a daily risk assessment of the environment before children arrive. This means she is able to take action to reduce any risks so that the environment is safe and secure for children's play.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to explore different families in our diverse communities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248451 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10070174 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises. She took account of how the childminder makes a risk assessment of the environment. n An observation of a planned activity was evaluated with the childminder. This considered the quality of the teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke with children and the childminder. She observed the interactions between the children and childminder throughout the inspection. n A sample of documentation was checked. This included evidence of suitability checks on adults living at the premises, and a sample of policies and children's records that support the effective management of the childcare.

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Inspection activities

18 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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18 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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