Childminder in Coventry

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. The childminder is kind, caring and responds well to the emotional needs of children. Children happily engage with her, inviting her to join in with their play. Children behave very well at this setting. Older children are kind and caring towards younger children. They play happily and cooperatively. The childminder acts as a good role model, reminding children to say, 'please' and 'thank you' when speaking to each other. Children can make choices in their learning. Toys and resources are easily accessible and children confidently select from these. Children have opportunities to learn about the natural world and living things. For instance, they excitedly talk about the 'bug hotel' they are making and guess which insects and minibeasts may live in it when it is finished.

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The provision is good

Children have daily opportunities to visit their local community. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups to give children new social experiences. They enjoy trips to the local park and open spaces where they feed the birds. The childminder knows children's individual routines well. She responds well to babies' cues, settling them for a sleep when they become tired. All children receive praise and encouragement for their achievements, which promotes children's self- confidence and emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her observations and assessments to inform her planning. She knows exactly what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their development and are gaining the skills they need to help prepare them for their eventual move to school. n Children enjoy joining in with the activities the childminder plans. They remain engaged and motivated in their play. For example, children enjoy exploring ice with small animal figures frozen inside. They use a range of toy tools to help them crack the ice to get to the animals. Children exclaim with delight when they manage to break the ice to get the animal figures. n Children develop good speech and language skills with the childminder. She engages them in frequent conversations and discussions and introduces new words which help to extend their vocabulary. The childminder sensitively repeats

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words back to children in the correct form. n The childminder supports children's mathematical skills effectively, such as introducing different-sized containers to fill with water from the melted ice. Children learn new words to describe different quantities, such as 'more than' and 'less than'. Children are encouraged to count the number of toy animals found in the ice.

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26 July 2022 n The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides them with balanced and nutritious meals and snacks and reminds them of the importance of drinking plenty of water during hot weather. Children independently wash their hands before mealtimes. However, occasionally, the childminder completes some tasks that children can manage themselves. Therefore, this does not always help children to develop their independence skills to the fullest. n Children are helped to understand the rules and boundaries to help keep them safe, such as sitting on the chairs properly so they don't fall off. She encourages the children to help to tidy toys away before moving on to the next activity. She helps children to understand the needs of others. For instance, she reminds children to use indoor voices when younger children are sleeping in the next room. n The childminder ensures all mandatory training is completed. She shares

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information with other local childminders to help her keep up to date with current guidance. She demonstrates a genuine enjoyment in her work. However, she is not sufficiently focused on undertaking further professional development to further extend her already good teaching skills. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents express their complete satisfaction with the service provided. They value how well their children are cared for. The childminder shares regular information with parents about their child's development, including the plans for children's future learning. This means that parents are able to continue to support their learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities in keeping children safe. She understands the procedures to follow to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is aware of the process to follow if there is an allegation made against any member of her household. She attends regular training to ensure she is up to date with the latest information, including the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder's home is secure. She ensures children are not able to leave unsupervised and no unauthorised persons can enter. The childminder uses risk assessments well to ensure that her home is a safe environment for children to play.

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should:

n build on professional development plans to strengthen and raise the quality of teaching to the next level n extend opportunities for children to do more for themselves and develop their independence skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504784 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10069239 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 5 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded education to two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the premises. n The views of parents were taken into consideration by reading written references.

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Inspection activities

26 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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Inspection activities

26 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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