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

The childminder greets children warmly as they arrive. She knows children well and talks to them knowledgeably about their families. Children are happy and settled, and feel safe and secure within the homely environment. They are eager to explore the exciting range of activities and toys that are made available to them. Children enjoy reading books and listening to stories. The childminder skilfully shares familiar books with children. She extends their vocabulary and supports their speech and language development.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy playing in a highly engaging and well-resourced outdoor learning environment. They squeal with delight as they jump into the ball pit and play in the water bath. Children develop their understanding of mathematical concepts as they fill different containers with water. The childminder helps children to count the number of scoops that it takes to fill them. She encourages them to use vocabulary such as 'full' and 'empty' to describe the containers. Younger children are supported well in their physical development. For example, as they learn to climb the steps on a slide, they are encouraged to be safe, take one step at a time, and hold onto the handrail.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy eating healthy fruit snacks, and they learn how fruit is good for them. Children chat and recall the time that they made fruit smoothies and how banana and cherry was their favourite flavour combination. Children behave well and show care and concern for each other. Older children use gentle hands when playing and sharing toys with younger children. The childminder praises children for sharing and taking turns. This helps to build children's confidence and self- esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children and their interests very well. She follows children's interests and plans a child-led curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. The childminder establishes starting points for each child's learning, and she monitors their progress effectively. However, at times, the childminder does not identify opportunities to offer children even greater challenge to extend their learning further. For example, when role playing shopping for smoothie ingredients, despite children talking about fruit, they are not supported to recognise and select fruit items from the available play resources. n The childminder considers children's needs carefully when planning her provision. She has a planned timetable and well-established routines that provide a balance during the day. This enables her to support and meet the needs of the children attending.

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12 June 2023 n Children communicate well and engage happily in conversation with the childminder. The childminder effectively supports children's speech and language development as she consistently models language, sings songs, and shares stories with children. The childminder has effectively adapted her provision to support the language acquisition and development of children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she liaises closely with parents to plan and implement strategies that use picture cues and other resources to teach new vocabulary and support children's social language. n The childminder supports the personal development of children effectively. She plans and implements activities that support children's emotional and behavioural development. For example, she uses felt face mats and stories to help younger children to recognise and express how they are feeling. This helps

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them to understand and manage their own feelings and emotions. n The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. Children are encouraged to be physically active outside. They climb slides, throw and catch balls, ride and manoeuvre bikes, and jump on a trampoline. Children learn about sun safety. Before going outside, the childminder applies sunscreen and reminds children about the importance of keeping safe and hydrated in hot weather. n Parents speak very favourably about the childminder. Parents feel that they are kept informed and updated about what their children are learning and the progress that they are making. Parents comment on the kind and supportive nature of the childminder, and how their children cannot wait to arrive on the days that they attend. n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to her own professional development. She ensures that her training is up to date, and she regularly

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need to do better?

seeks opportunities to develop and extend her knowledge. The childminder uses the training that she has undertaken to inform and improve her daily practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She undertakes regular safeguarding training. As a result, she recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a good understanding about the actions that must be taken if she suspects a child has been harmed or is at risk of harm. She undertakes regular risk assessments of toys and equipment within her home and garden to ensure that they are free from hazards and safe for children. The childminder supervises children well at all times to maintain their safety. She talks to children throughout the day about how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

12 June 2023 n extend learning activities even further to help fully challenge and enhance children's learning to help them to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492097 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10289165 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 7 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Coventry. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents to seek their views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used by children.

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Inspection activities

12 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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12 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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