Childminder in Coventry

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a thorough safeguarding knowledge. She has a clear understanding of recording and reporting procedures. The childminder undertakes regular checks and risk assessments to help ensure that hazards are minimised or eliminated. n The childminder understands how children learn. She has plans in place to assesses children's development. The childminder knows the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands what range of activities and opportunities to offer children to meet their unique needs. The childminder knows how to support children to develop skills across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder is aware of the need to have high expectations of children's behaviour. She knows how to encourage children to take turns and to develop respect for each other and those around them. The childminder understands how to use strategies, such as distraction and gentle explanations, to support

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children's understanding of the impact of their actions. n The childminder is committed to promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle through opportunities for children to spend time in the fresh air and engage in physical play. The childminder knows the benefit of talking to children about healthy eating. She ensures there is fresh drinking water available at all times. n The childminder recognises the importance of close and nurturing relationships with the children. She knows how to support children to understand their feelings and emotions through the use of books, role play and group activities. n The childminder develops close professional relationships with parents. She has methods to share information with families, such as using a daily diary and engaging in a two-way dialogue with parents to ensure consistency for the children. n The childminder recognises the importance of updating her knowledge and skills.

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This provision meets requirements

She attends regular training and awareness raising sessions to ensure that her knowledge is current.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370060 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10231770 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the arrangements for children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the arrangements for safeguarding. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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25 July 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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25 July 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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