Childminder in Coventry

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not kept her knowledge up to date regarding the wide range of child abuse that children may be subjected to. This has a significant impact on children's safety. That said, the childminder's home is safe and secure. Children are happy in her care. The childminder observes children and assesses their stage of development. However, she does not consistently use what she knows about children to challenge them effectively while they play. Children select resources for themselves and are happy to play independently with toys that the childminder sets out in the play area for them. However, opportunities for children to explore and investigate textures and materials are minimal. The childminder does not always identify the learning potential in the activities that she plans and leads. Teaching is not flexible enough to ignite children's natural curiosity. Young children are currently interested in construction toys, and the childminder provides plastic and

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The provision is inadequate

wooden bricks that are different sizes. Children are beginning to engage in pretend play and, after managing to connect some of the bricks, they make the sound of an aeroplane. Children behave well. The childminder offers good support as they learn that some things are shared. She helps them to negotiate.

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need to do better?

n Breaches in statutory requirements have a significant impact on the quality of leadership and management. The childminder does not keep her knowledge up to date with regard to a range of indicators that a child may be at risk from harm. She is not aware of current local safeguarding procedures. The childminder is not proactive in keeping her knowledge of early years issues up to date. She does not have an accurate view of the quality of her provision or know what to improve. n The childminder does not plan well enough in accordance with what each child already knows and can do. Teaching does not consistently focus sharply enough on what children need to learn across different areas of learning. Consequently, children do not make the best possible progress. That said, they do gain the basic skills necessary to prepare them for the next stage in their education. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She agrees a settling-in

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procedure with parents in accordance with their child's needs. This helps children to feel emotionally secure when care begins. The childminder supports children's emotional and social development well, for example, through taking them to groups where they interact with other children and adults. n Children are physically active. They play in the childminder's large garden and develop confidence and skills while playing on large equipment at the park and soft-play centre. The childminder is alert to when young children begin to show an awareness of what the toilet is used for. Young children make good progress in recognising their need for the toilet.

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27 November 2019 n The childminder asks children simple questions while interacting with them. Young children are building a vocabulary of single words and they are beginning to put two or three words together. They repeat what the childminder says, for example when she encourages them to count, and they understand when she talks about objects that are 'big' or 'small'. n The childminder helps to boost children's self-confidence, such as through acknowledging positive behaviour. For example, young children are keen to play with the same musical instrument and so she explains turn-taking. When one child's turn ends, another child kindly offers an alternative instrument. n Children gain some understanding of diversity, for example, while visiting different parts of the local community, including the library where they enjoy 'rhyme time'. However, the childminder does not fully support their understanding of similarities and differences regarding families, cultures and

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traditions beyond their own. n The childminder encourages children to develop independence, including managing their own hygiene and personal needs. She helps children to develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to cross roads safely. n Parents share positive views about the provision. They are very happy with the care provided by the childminder and say that their children are happy to attend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a full understanding of the range of indicators that may mean that a child is more vulnerable to abuse. She has not kept her knowledge current regarding the wide range of abuse that children may be subjected to, such as the 'Prevent' duty, and is not aware of abuse that girls may be at risk from. The childminder is not up to date with changes to the way the local authority provides child protection services. As a result, children's welfare is compromised. That said, the childminder identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home. She ensures that her house and garden are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain access.

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Due date

obtain knowledge to identify, understand and respond appropriately to any signs of possible abuse and neglect 10/01/2020

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Due date

27 November 2019 implement an up-to-date policy and procedure in line with the relevant Safeguarding Children Partnership 10/01/2020

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Due date

make better use of observation and assessment of children's learning to plan challenging activities to help all children make the best possible progress 10/01/2020

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Due date

develop teaching practice and provide different experiences and opportunities for children to explore and investigate. 10/01/2020

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should:

n develop practice for raising children's awareness of similarities and differences with regard to traditions, cultures, families and beliefs beyond their own experience n develop procedures for self-evaluation to identify strengths and priorities for improvement to the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448022 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10075188 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 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a tour of the childminding premises. n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's paediatric first-aid training and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

27 November 2019 27 November 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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