Childminder in Coventry

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not effectively protected from harm in this setting. This is because the childminder does not demonstrate a good enough knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child, or if an allegation is made against her or a member of the household. The childminder does not maintain the required daily records of the arrival and departure times of children.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are happy at the childminder's home. They have formed close and nurturing relationships with the childminder and go to her for cuddles and comfort when needed. The childminder responds with warm hugs and kind words in abundance. Children choose to play briefly with some resources that are set out, both indoors and outdoors. However, the quality of the interactions that children receive do not support children to fully engage in purposeful play experiences, so that they build on their knowledge and skills. As children begin to take a different direction during their play, the childminder removes them from the activity, limiting their experience. This does not support children to make choices in their learning and lead their own play.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not use effective methods to evaluate her practice, to identify ways to improve her teaching and secure better outcomes for children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder holds an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate and ensures that her safeguarding training is kept up to date. This includes training for those who are designated to take the lead in safeguarding. However, she has not retained what she learned at the training. This impacts on her ability to ensure that children are effectively protected from harm. The childminder does not use opportunities to gain other professional development and training to support her to improve the quality of teaching. n The childminder plans activities to support children to develop their skills. However, children do not receive the quality of interaction that is needed. For example, the childminder suggests that children roll out the dough. Young children prod the dough with the handle of the rolling pin because they do not yet know how to use this tool. The childminder does not demonstrate to children

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need to do better?

how to use the tools correctly. This does not support children to develop their understanding or provide them with the intended skills they need to carry out the task. n The childminder uses some methods to promote communication and language. She sings songs and uses clear speech with children. However, when she interacts with children and asks questions, she quickly provides the answer. Children do not have time to think or make their response. This does not

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need to do better?

20 June 2022 support children to develop their early speaking skills. n Children show an interest in play with empty dough containers on the table and begin to lead their own learning. They pick up the pots and find the lid. They focus intently and make attempts to fit the lids on. However, the childminder moves children away from the table. This does not support children to develop positive attitudes to learning and to build on their own ideas in a direction that interests them. n Children enjoy play in the childminder's garden. They have some fun while they play with toy foods in a role-play shop that is set out for them. As children move items from one area to another, the childminder begins to label some of the foods. However, she does not engage further in this play and children lose interest and move on. n Children have some opportunities to develop their physical skills. They climb in and out of a toy car independently and enjoy steering as they reverse the car

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across the garden. At times, the childminder promotes independence. Children wash their own hands with limited support and feed themselves sandwiches at lunchtime. n The childminder shows some understanding of child development and the sequences of learning that children need to develop particular skills. She shows some intent for what she wants children to learn while attending. The childminder gains information from parents when children first start to help her to know what children know and can do. She uses this information to decide what she wants children to learn next. n Parents are happy with the care that their children receive. They say their children are happy on arrival and settle quickly with the childminder. Parents report that they receive regular information about their child's care and learning from the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not demonstrate a robust enough understanding of the local procedures to report concerns about a child's welfare. She does not show a clear enough understanding of the procedures to follow in the event that an allegation is made against herself or a member of the household. This impacts on the childminder's ability to ensure that children are effectively protected from abuse. That said, the childminder demonstrates sufficient knowledge of signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder does not maintain an accurate daily record of the arrival and departure times of children. This does not contribute to their safety and well-being. The childminder makes routine checks in her home and garden to ensure that her premises are safe for children to attend.

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Due date

make sure that local child protection procedures are fully understood and are followed correctly in the event that concerns arise about a child's welfare 05/07/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the procedures that must be followed in the event that an allegation is made against an adult caring for children or living in the home where childcare takes place 05/07/2022

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Due date

make sure that the daily records of arrival and departure times of children are consistently maintained. 05/07/2022

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Due date

improve the quality of teaching and interactions with children to ensure that they fully engage in purposeful play experiences that build on their knowledge and skills 20/09/2022

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Due date

provide opportunities that consistently support children to make choices in their learning and lead their own play 20/09/2022

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Due date

identify and access training and professional development opportunities that raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children. 20/09/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557193 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10175075 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. The childminder lives in Coventry and operates from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk discussion together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and considered the impact this has on children's learning. A joint evaluation of the quality of teaching during an activity took place between the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written information provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out how the setting is

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Inspection activities

organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living or working in the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

20 June 2022 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

20 June 2022 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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