Woodward Tracey Anne

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a calm and relaxing homely environment where children thrive. She inspires new learning and tunes in to children's interests. The childminder's curriculum is ambitious, and she specifically meets the individual needs of the children when planning and implementing experiences. The childminder organises high-quality learning activities. She adds nature walks and local play sessions to her educational programme to build on children's experiences and learning. Children happily share key examples of the rich experiences they are provided with. For example, children recall the fantastic lion pictures they made with dandelions. They also remember the competitions they have when fishing for leaves in the stream.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an amazing role model. She has secure attachments with the children and is kind, caring and considerate. She listens attentively to what children say. These trusting relationships enable children to feel safe, secure and happy. The childminder plans many games to teach children valuable social skills. These skills include sharing, taking turns, cooperation and resilience. As a result, children behave exceptionally well. They are caring, respectful, patient, well-mannered and considerate. They demonstrate this when they move aside for the public when walking in the community. They also thank others for moving for them.

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n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child development. She is a skilful teacher. The curriculum gives children a secure base for their learning and underpins the childminder's practice. The childminder views every moment as an opportunity for children to learn. This helps children develop key knowledge and skills. This will aid them throughout their lives. Children are making exceptional progress. They show high levels of engagement during activities that have depth and elements of repetition. The childminder ensures that children remember past learning. Children build on this knowledge and make connections to their new learning. n The childminder carries out regular effective assessments of children's learning, including completing the progress check for children at age two years old. Detailed assessments are available for parents to access via an online journal. The childminder uses her assessments to adapt the curriculum and to identify

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the children's individual next steps. She identifies gaps in learning and adjusts her teaching to meet children's individual needs. The childminder has the knowledge to recognise emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works in partnership with parents and other professionals if specialist support is required. n The childminder prioritises developing children's communication and language

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18 April 2024 skills. Her curriculum ensures this features across all areas of learning. The childminder creates opportunities for high-quality interactions to take place. She consistently introduces new adventurous words through the stories she regularly shares. For example, when sharing 'The Snail and the Whale' story, the childminder emphasises and explains new unfamiliar words, such as 'slithered', 'frolicked' and 'ear-splitting roar'. As a result, children develop their knowledge and understanding of a wealth of new words and make exceptional progress. n The childminder recognises the uniqueness of learning outdoors. She creates teachable moments by capitalising on the changes in weather, the presence of environmental sounds and the variety of natural habitats. As a result, children are tuning into their senses and expanding their thinking. For example, the childminder encourages the children to smell the freshly cut grass and flowers,

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listen for the birds singing and recognise the sensation of the gentle breeze and warm sun on their skin. During this process, she provides a descriptive commentary of these sensory experiences. As a result, children are making connections in their learning and experiences, such as their family holidays and recent local visits. n The childminder incorporates rich experiences that strengthen children's understanding of themselves. She ensures her curriculum provides plenty of opportunities for children to express their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. For example, the childminder provides opportunities to celebrate similarities and differences by exploring different cultures, festivals and traditions. She also models kindness, empathy and acceptance through her interactions. As a result, children are well prepared for their lives in modern Britain. n The childminder has built exceptional partnerships with parents and teachers at

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local schools. She is extremely supportive towards parents. For example, she provides a wide variety of advice and guidance relating to toilet training, healthy eating and online safety. The childminder ensures parents are fully aware of what children are learning. She regularly asks parents for feedback on her service. Parents speak highly of her, and their children love coming to the setting. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. The daily routine includes practising hand hygiene and toilet training. She promotes handwashing before eating. Children can access fresh water to drink. Children engage in active learning opportunities. This helps them build healthy habits. The childminder's curriculum covers online and personal safety. Older children confidently explain how the childminder teaches them to stay safe.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102070 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10335825 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 6 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Coventry. She operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.45am until 5pm, all year round except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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 setting. 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 discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 April 2024 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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