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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed in this home-from-home family environment. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and benefit from her caring and nurturing approach. As a result, this helps children to feel secure. The childminder is a positive role model to the children. Children behave well. They learn to share and take turns with each other. The childminder uses positive strategies to help children share toys and resources.

p.2

The provision is good

Children who speak English as an additional language are supported extremely well and take part in group activities. The childminder communicates regularly with children during the day. As a result, children's language and communication skills are extended. The childminder gives children lots of praise and reassurance during activities. This helps to develop children's self-esteem and confidence.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder has a clear routine for the children. As a result, they eagerly discuss the day of the week and the weather. They place their names on a self- registration board as part of their daily routine. The childminder plans stimulating and exciting experiences for the children. Consequently, the childminder enables children to explore activities, indoors and outdoors, independently with confidence.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has a well-planned curriculum for the children. She understands their needs and supports them to develop and make progress. She identifies where children need support in their learning and skilfully plans this into the daily routine. n The childminder enjoys her role and has a calm approach toward the children. She engages with children in a caring and friendly manner. As a result, this develops children's self-esteem and confidence. n Children learn all about the wider community through the purposefully planned visits and outings. Children gain a good understanding and respect for difference. However, the childminder does not extend the children's knowledge of diversity and the wider world. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children are eating healthy meals. She understands the benefit of partnership working, as children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. However,

p.2

need to do better?

during food-tasting sessions the childminder does not consider that some of the foods provided are not suitable for young children. n Children confidently wash their hands before snacks and meals. The childminder supports children with toilet training to develop their confidence. As a result, children use the toilet without support. Children develop good physical skills. The childminder plays enjoyable throwing and catching games and encourages

p.2

need to do better?

25 August 2022 children to stretch their bodies when balancing with the balls. Consequently, children develop good large-muscle skills. n The childminder understands child development and places a high priority on supporting children to meet their developmental targets. She focuses on developing children's mathematical knowledge. The childminder develops games and encourages children to find the coloured creatures she has hidden. Children search excitedly for the hidden animals and inform the childminder when they find a 'yellow fish' and a 'green frog'. This supports children to extend their mathematical skills and helps their social interactions. n The childminder forms friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. As a result, parents speak highly of the childminder and feel comforted by the family- style approach. Parents are well informed about their children's learning and development. They feel confident to raise any concerns with the childminder.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to her professional development. She works hard to maintain quality and develop her own practice. The childminder identifies her own training needs and undertakes training as required. n The childminder works in partnership with the local school. She shares daily information with school staff as part of the school drop-off and collection. n The childminder has a good understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has reviewed changes and deep cleans more frequently to maintain effective hygiene standards. The childminder will continue to review her practice.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She is aware of the signs of abuse. The childminder has procedures in place to raise concerns about children's welfare if she thinks a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is confident with the process regarding concerns about her suitability. She ensures that she keeps her knowledge up to date with safeguarding training. The childminder has robust risk assessments in place to ensure her home is maintained to a high standard. Children are supervised well. The childminder understands online safety with children. She effectively keeps electronic devices password protected and assists children when using computers to promote safety online.

p.3

should:

n provide children with resources during planned activities that are suitable for their age; specifically during food-tasting activities n consider ways to extend children's understanding of diversity and the wider world.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY426736 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10219752 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2016

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Coventry, Warwickshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another childminder at the setting.

p.4

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 and the inspector took part in a joint observation of children engaged in an activity. They discussed what the intention was and the quality of teaching and learning that they observed. n The childminder spoke to the inspector, as part of the learning walk, about the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes. n The inspector took account of parents' views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

25 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6