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 and her nurturing assistants create a welcoming and calm learning environment. Children become highly engaged and involved in their play as a result of the well-supported opportunities on offer. The childminder develops interesting experiences both indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy learning about the seasons through a balance of child-led and adult-supported experiences.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants model effective interaction. They actively praise children for looking after each other. As a result of this positive role modelling, children are kind and considerate to their peers. For example, older children ensure that everyone can see clearly when the visiting pigeon arrives to eat the seed they have provided in the garden.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants offer just the right amount of support to children to help develop their self-care skills. Babies and children learn the importance of washing their hands before they eat and after using the bathroom. The childminder ensures that care routines ensure children's dignity. Thoughtful practice maximises the opportunity for one-to-one interaction. Children demonstrate feelings of security. They enjoy close physical comfort with the childminder and her assistants when they become tired or distressed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an exceptionally clear vision for the setting. She shares this enthusiastically with her assistants. The curriculum is strong and ambitious. This offers children a varied range of interesting learning opportunities. The childminder and her assistants work extremely well together to support children to become confident and curious learners. n The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for all children. Children's ideas and thoughts are valued. The childminder and her assistants respond sensitively to children's verbal and non-verbal communication. This ensures that children feel included and enables them to make informed choices in their play. n The childminder skilfully observes children's play and interactions. She works in successful partnership with parents to involve them in their children's learning. Where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the

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childminder takes prompt action to ensure that they receive exactly the support they need. As a result of this, all children thrive in this setting. n The childminder and her assistants are strong role models with regards to children's communication and language. They introduce new vocabulary and ensure that children hear the correct pronunciation of words in context. The childminding team enthusiastically leads lively music and singing sessions. They

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21 March 2024 skilfully support children to develop their understanding of rhythm and rhyme, for example, through the use of varied musical instruments. n The childminder and her assistants know children extremely well. During child- led play, staff successfully take a lead from the children and extend their learning through skilful interaction. However, during adult-guided experiences, teaching does not consistently ensure appropriate and effective learning for differing ages. Therefore, not all children are successfully engaged. n The childminder and her assistants communicate respectfully, and children respond positively to them. They involve children in many purposeful tasks across the day. Children show great enthusiasm for moving the chairs from the hallway to the lunch table when it is time to eat. n Leadership is highly effective. The assistants feel well supported. They are included in every aspect of the service and feel enabled to offer their own

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thoughts and ideas. The childminder and her assistants work exceptionally well as a team. There is a strong commitment to professional development and learning across the setting. n Parents are delighted with the service. They comment on the huge range of experiences and opportunities that children have access to. For example, parents are thrilled with the opportunity for their children to pay a weekly visit to the local care home. Parents are exceptionally pleased with the progress their children make while in the care of the childminder and her assistants.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen teaching during adult-led experiences to support all children effectively to be able to successfully participate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465670 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10317480 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 9 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 31 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Coventry. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants and 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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Inspection activities

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