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's love for working with children is immediately evident when entering her home. She warmly welcomes children and their families with a big smile and affection. The childminder and her assistants are calm and treat children with respect and tenderness, fostering a love for learning and exploration in their care. In the morning, children arrive at the childminder's home happy and excited, ready to start their day. They feel secure and begin to explore the various fun activities available to them. Children greet their friends with excitement and gather in a circle, eagerly waiting for the song time to begin.

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed an ambitious and well-structured curriculum that considers all children's interests and seasonal events. Children learn about the unique aspects of other cultures, which helps to foster a sense of community and belonging. They also celebrate various cultural festivals that represent children's different backgrounds. These activities help to create a strong sense of unity among the children.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants expect high standards of behaviour from all children in their care. They use fun and innovative ways to encourage children to tidy up after themselves and use good manners. For example, children sing the 'Who Will Help to Tidy Up?' song while tidying up their classroom. They also wash their hands independently before mealtimes and set up tables for lunch. This helps children develop essential skills that will benefit them in the future.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants plan engaging activities according to children's developmental stages. The curriculum is sequenced according to children's abilities, allowing them to build their knowledge and skills over time. For example, older children learn how to use vegetable peelers, while younger children learn how to hold plastic knives. n The childminder and her assistants continuously assess children's progress and use this information to identify any gaps in their learning. The next set of learning goals for each child is displayed in the classroom to ensure consistency and quality of education and care across her setting. The childminder regularly liaises with external agencies and local authorities to ensure that her current knowledge of teaching strategies for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is up to date. As a result, all children make good progress in

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their learning. n The childminder provides a secure and inviting environment for children. The childminder and her assistants consistently conduct safety checks and remain watchful to ensure that children are safe in their care. Children are physically

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26 April 2024 active throughout their day and engage in activities such as jumping on a trampoline and using bicycles and swings. However, the childminder and her assistants do not explain to children why some activities may be unsafe. For example, when the childminder discourages children from unsafe climbing, she does not explain what could happen if they fall. This does not promote children's learning about how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder has created an environment that promotes literacy and encourages children to read. Books are easily accessible to children. The childminder engages children in storytelling activities, which helps to enhance their language and communication skills, develop their love of reading and understand the world around them. Children love participating in these stories, pointing at the pictures and exclaiming new words, such as 'pickle', 'salami', 'lollipop', 'pie', 'sausage', 'watermelon', 'leaf', 'cocoon' and 'butterfly'.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended several training sessions to enhance the quality of her teaching. She engages children effectively in planned activities that promote their learning and development. The childminder recently attended a training session that focused on promoting positive behaviour. As a result, children have more time to process instructions, leading to better behaviour. n The childminder maintains an effective partnership with parents. Parents are provided with regular updates about their child's day and activities. They frequently compliment the childminder for her warm and caring approach to children. Parents strongly believe that their children are happy and thriving in the childminder's home. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents through questionnaires to evaluate her practice and make improvements. For example, when a parent suggested parent meetings, the childminder promptly

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incorporated them into her routine practice.

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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 provide children with clear explanations to help them identify potential risks and learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440764 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10335165 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 11 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Coventry. She operates from 6.30am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2 and works with two assistants.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure 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 curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. 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.

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Inspection activities

26 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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