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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the childminder's calm, home-from-home environment. They have access to an interesting curriculum that motivates them to learn and have fun. Children have close emotional attachments to the childminder. They play happily with each other and initiate interactions with one another.

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The provision is good

Children are active and spend time outside each day, in the childminder's garden or at the local park. This helps children to develop their physical skills and confidence as they run, climb and balance on apparatus. Children have access to a wide range of resources, which allows them to experience all areas of learning. They hear and use new words to successfully build on their vocabulary. Children happily talk about the smell of the orange and lemon slices as they create their flavoured water in the outdoor kitchen. All children make good progress in all areas of their development.

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The provision is good

The childminder is gentle and fair in the way she manages children's behaviour. She shares her expectations with children and explains why some behaviour is not acceptable. Children are well behaved and polite. The childminder has high expectations and works hard to achieve the best outcomes for the children she cares for.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and assesses their development accurately. She observes children as they play and plans a curriculum that focuses on children's interests and their care and development needs. She completes progress checks for children aged between two and three years, and identifies what children need to learn next. n The childminder teaches children effectively about a range of emotions in an age-appropriate way. For example, she reads stories where children learn the names of different feelings. Children confidently share their feelings and emotions while looking at home-made emotion faces. This helps children to gain an understanding of their emotions and promotes their well-being. n Children use their imaginations well in their play. For example, they cuddle their 'babies' and tuck them into a buggy to push them around the garden. Children confidently express their ideas about camping, as they play underneath the

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childminder's climbing frame with blankets. They display great imagination in their role play as they make up their own games. n The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy home-cooked meals for the children. The childminder supports children to learn about good hygiene practices. For instance, the childminder consistently encourages children to wash their hands before eating lunch. This helps to reduce the potential spread of germs.

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26 July 2022 n The childminder has a large collection of high-quality books for children of all ages. She reads to the children during group story sessions daily. Children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder. They sit together and talk about the pictures on the pages. While children have access to some books, most are stored up high out of reach or on overcrowded bookshelves. This does not always allow children to select and enjoy books independently. n Children's communication and language development is supported. The childminder repeats back what children say and models the correct pronunciation of words. Children are confident communicators and readily engage in conversations during routines and activities. However, sometimes, background noise, such as music, distracts children and does not fully support their listening and attention skills to the highest level. n Children have good opportunities to develop their creative skills. For example,

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they make marks on paper using paints, crayons and pencils and use their fingers to make marks during sensory play. They enjoy exploring the textures of different materials. This supports their creative development effectively. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their child's learning. Parents express very high levels of gratitude. They report that their children enjoy attending. They say the childminder is kind and caring and they can see positive progress in their children. n The childminder shows a good commitment to her professional development. She undertakes regular training and engages with local childminders to keep her knowledge up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is secure in her knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. For instance, she understands how to identify possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She reads regular safeguarding updates from relevant professional agencies. This helps to ensure that she remains up to date with any changes in legislation. The childminder also carries out risk assessments of her home and trips in the community to help to reduce any accidents and hazards.

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should:

n improve the organisation of books so that young children can access books more freely to further support their enjoyment and interest in books n consider the impact of background noise, such as music, on children's listening and attention skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2541984 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10221476 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Coventry. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder shared a sample of documents with the inspector. This included evidence about training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk of all the areas of the setting and discussed the childminder's curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n A joint observation of an activity was completed by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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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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