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 safe, happy and well cared for in this setting. They receive a warm welcome at the childminder's home. Children form strong friendships with their peers and are keen to get involved in a range of activities and experiences. The childminder supports children's social interactions effectively, and they delight in sharing their thoughts and opinions during snack and mealtimes.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of the children, and she respectfully involves them in making choices and decisions throughout the day. As a result of this, children confidently access a wide range of resources to actively lead their own play. Children engage cooperatively with their peers and are able to initiate games and role play. For example, younger children start a pretend game of putting out fires. They work cooperatively and communicate effectively to develop their play.

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The provision is good

The effective daily routine supports children to develop their self-care skills and independence. They are competent at washing their hands and happily use a step up to the kitchen sink to enable them to do this effectively. They get involved in preparing fruit for their snack and demonstrate confidence in chopping fruit to share.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a well-planned curriculum that ensures all children are making good progress across the seven areas of learning. She offers a broad range of equipment in a well-defined learning environment. The childminder supports children effectively to make choices about the experiences they choose by careful arrangement and display of the toys and resources on offer. n Children's communication and language is very well supported. The childminder skilfully extends children's vocabulary through playful interaction. Children develop highly effective communication skills, and they confidently articulate their thoughts and feelings. They delight in sharing their experiences and knowledge. For example, children talk enthusiastically about their favourite fruits as they eat their snack. n The childminder successfully promotes children's sense of well-being. Children are keen to take turns to choose items from the song bag and then join in with

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familiar rhymes and actions. Children know exactly whose turn it is next, and they actively encourage each other to get involved. n Children's behaviour is extremely positive. The childminder has high expectations of them, and they respond positively to any requests or instructions. Children respect the resources and carefully put items away in readiness for snack or lunchtime. Children are respectful of each other and give each other space to play. They are skilled at taking turns and sharing toys

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14 October 2022 effectively. n Children's physical health is a priority. The childminder follows a healthy lifestyle plan, and children are encouraged to try new foods. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to ensure children are following a healthy diet. Children also benefit from fresh air and exercise. They access outdoor play every day and use a range of resources that support their gross motor skills. Children are skilled at using balance bikes and other wheeled vehicles. They successfully and safely manoeuvre these around the outdoor space. n Overall, the childminder makes good use of her observations of children's achievements to inform assessments and planning for their learning. The childminder works hard to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, access play opportunities that reflect their motivations and interests. However, at times, the childminder does not fully

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consider how to adapt her teaching to precisely reflect the differing needs of all the children. n The childminder leads her provision effectively. She is extremely committed to her own professional development and attends numerous training sessions and webinars to further extend her knowledge. This training has a positive impact on the service on offer to children. For example, following recent training, the childminder adjusted the lunchtime routine to further challenge children. n Parents are pleased with the provision on offer to their children. They comment on the trusting and respectful relationships that they develop with the childminder and the warm welcome that children receive. Parents praise the experiences that children have and the clear feedback they receive about children's progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good working knowledge of how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and is clear about the actions to take if she is concerned about a child. The childminder has effective systems in place for recording and reporting, and clear policies and procedures underpin her effective practice. The childminder is committed to updating her knowledge and understanding, and she regularly attends training sessions and webinars. She has a good understanding of local safeguarding arrangements.

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should:

n plan more precisely for children's individual needs to provide them with learning experiences that fully reflect their stage of development and help them to make

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14 October 2022 the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379842 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10235240 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 17 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Coventry. The childminder works with another registered childminder in the co-childminder's home. The childminder operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector took into consideration the views of parents and grandparents.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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.

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