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 thoroughly enjoy being in the childminder's care. The strong relationship they have with her and each other is clear to see. Children's confidence is boosted through praise, encouragement, and recognition of the good things they do. They learn about living healthily, eating foods that are good for their bodies, and the importance of looking after themselves and being active. They help themselves to fresh drinking water throughout the day to stay hydrated and carefully fill their drinks bottles as they need to. Children enjoy using picture cards and recognise a range of colours and shapes, and identify numbers on wooden blocks. They are keen to share what they know with the childminder and are animated in their play.

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The provision is good

Children register their attendance in the childminder's care each day. Older children recognise their names and younger children recognise the picture associated with their name, such as an owl. Children spend lots of time outdoors visiting places of interest and going to groups where they meet up with familiar people. They enjoy painting and exploring nature in the woodland. Children's creativity is nurtured. They gather leaves, grass, dandelions and sticks from around the garden and add them to sticky-back plastic to make a large collage. They giggle loudly because their hands get stuck as well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continually builds on children's language skills. She encourages them to recall things they have been doing each day and talk about their emotions and how they are feeling. n Children develop a good understanding about their own safety and learn to use tools safely. They prepare their own snacks and learn to use tools and cutlery, carefully chopping their fruit at snack time. Children use the steps on the slide safely and understand the importance of taking time to sit down when they get to the top of the slide. They recognise when they need a little bit of help and seek that from the childminder. n Children behave very well. They are respectful and kind to each other and clearly understand the need to share and take turns with the resources. Children use their manners well, saying please and thank you as needed. This is something the childminder recognises and praises them for, which helps to build

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their self-esteem. n Children enjoy role play and re-enact familiar experiences. They take turns to be the dentist. Time is spent checking the childminder's and inspector's teeth with the small mirror and they exclaim that they have cavities because they have eaten too much chocolate. Children give pretend injections and sooth the area with pretend cream afterwards and explain that it is important to clean your teeth. The childminder uses this time well to encourage children to think about

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22 August 2022 foods that are good for them to eat and to help their teeth stay healthy. n The childminder uses her knowledge of children's abilities and learning needs to plan effectively for children. She observes and assesses children's progress and development and shares their developing skills with parents. However, routines for sharing ways of continuing this learning at home are not yet fully established. n Children enjoy using the hose to fill big bowls with water. They use spoons to stir items, such as grass and sticks they have found, in the saucepans and pretend to make food for each other. They are keen to use the water to add another dimension. They carefully try moving the bowls filled with water to another area on the patio. They lose a lot of the water so go back to filling the bowl again and trying once more to move it. n The childminder works with an assistant on a part-time basis, and they work in

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partnership to provide continuity of care for the children. While they have discussions through the day, routines for monitoring practice are not yet securely embedded in practice. n Parents are very happy with the service provided and they regularly share their views and comments with the childminder. They particularly like the many opportunities and experiences their children get to experience with the childminder, and the individual care and attention she gives them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children relax and play safely because the childminder takes effective steps to minimise risks inside her home and outdoors. The childminder follows safe procedures to ensure children are not released into the care of unknown adults. Good security measures in place in the home and garden mean that children cannot leave her home unsupervised. The childminder is knowledgeable about safeguarding practises. She understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk from abuse and neglect and knows the local referral procedures to protect children.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for continuous professional development to improve knowledge and help raise the quality of practice n enhance routines for sharing ideas with parents to help them with continuing their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2560337 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10232125 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Keresley in Coventry. She operates Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 6pm and Friday 7.30 until 4.30pm. The childminder works all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a learning walk and tour of the childminder's home. n The inspector observed the activities indoors and outside and the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as a sample of policies, including risk assessments, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector spoke to the children and took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

22 August 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

22 August 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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