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 settled in this nurturing childminder's home. They form a strong attachment with the childminder as they benefit from warm interactions. She is attentive to their needs. For example, when children get upset, they are quickly comforted and resettled. Children behave very well. They are kind and helpful towards each other. Rules and routines are embedded in daily practice.

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The provision is good

Children are naturally curious and inquisitive. They observe and talk about minibeasts. For example, children talk about caterpillars that they have nurtured and watched become butterflies. The childminder revisits their learning and extends this. Children use terms such as 'nectar' when they describe how the butterflies feed. The childminder develops vocabulary further by explaining the meaning of new words such as the elongated feeding tube butterflies have called the 'proboscis.' She uses videos to help children understand and reinforce learning.

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The provision is good

Children have a strong sense of belonging and proudly talk about previous learning. They use photos to help them remember their experiences. For example, children confidently talk about their weekly toddler sessions with their 'grandfriends' at the local care home and special events they have been celebrating. This helps children to build on their relationships and social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to her professional development. She regularly attends training to build on her skills and knowledge to support the children in her care. For example, recently she has undertaken training on communication development. She implements strategies she has learned in her practice and also shares these with parents, which helps to support all children. Furthermore, the childminder has undertaken a specific level 3 special educational needs and/or disabilities training course to improve her knowledge in this area. This helps to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder has constructed a curriculum that follows children's interests. Often, this is planned in the moment. She provides exciting activities, both indoors and outdoors. Children develop positive attitudes to learning. However, at times, the childminder's implementation of her curriculum does not always

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need to do better?

maintain children's levels of interest at the highest level. n Children develop their mathematical skills. The childminder introduces children to a range of mathematical concepts during play, including colours, numbers and positional language. For example, children select wooden blocks that are labelled with numbers to place in order. They recognise the numbers and build on their learning by adding more blocks and counting how many they have altogether. The childminder helps children to problem-solve and extends this by asking

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9 June 2023 open-ended questions. n Children who speak English as an additional language are supported very well. The childminder works alongside parents to gather information to inform her practice. She uses nursery rhymes in children's home languages to develop their speaking and understanding skills. n The childminder develops children's fine motor skills. For example, older children enjoy mark-making activities using pens, and younger children relish in exploring pegboard puzzles using their fingers. The childminder creates opportunities for children to practise their gross motor skills. However, she sometimes pre-empts what children are doing and intervenes too early. Occasionally, children are restricted when they show confidence and interest in cruising and climbing. This does not help to build on these skills and encourage them to manage risks safely. n Children enjoy their mealtimes and being with their friends. They benefit from a

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healthy diet. The childminder models good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Children use these words correctly, saying 'yes please' as they repeat phrases. The childminder skilfully uses this opportunity to talk to children about oral health and the importance of toothbrushing. n Parents speak highly of the care and education that the childminder provides. They comment that the childminder has a 'warm, comfortable, loving family environment' and how their children have 'thrived and made progress'. Additionally, they comment on the opportunities their children receive to enhance their experiences of the world, such as regular outings and attending sessions at the library.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the key indicators and possible signs and symptoms of child abuse. She has a good understanding of her safeguarding duties and knows the procedures to follow should there be an allegation made about herself or a member of her household. The childminder demonstrates understanding of administering medicines and recording accidents. She is trained in paediatric first aid and conducts regular risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure.

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should:

n strengthen the implementation of the curriculum to help sustain children's high level of concentration to maximise their learning n further develop children's gross motor skills and allow them to take appropriate risks as they play and explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491122 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10285956 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 8 Date of previous inspection 25 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a tour and learning walk of her home together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. Together, they evaluated the impact of the activity on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the setting through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

9 June 2023 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

9 June 2023 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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