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 develops strong bonds with the children. Children receive nurturing cuddles and reassurance when they go for a rest or during care routines. This helps them feel settled, safe and secure. Children enjoy listening to their favourite stories with the childminder and repeat familiar phrases from the book during their discussions. This helps to develop children's vocabulary and speaking skills.

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The provision is good

Children develop their understanding of living things. They learn about how to take care of the childminder's pet terrapin or plant vegetable seeds in the garden to learn about how they grow. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the garden. They confidently climb the steps of the climbing frame to go down the slide or curiously explore the activities that are on offer, such as the mud kitchen or water tray.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude to their learning as they learn how to use the scissors to open the packets for their sensory activity. The childminder models how to use the scissors correctly, and the children take their turn, following the instructions to try this for themselves. The childminder provides an abundance of praise when children are successful in doing this, which builds on their confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She is continuously looking at different ways to further improve the service she provides for the families that attend. She accesses a range of training opportunities to develop her practice and ensure that she is up to date with requirements. n Parents share positive feedback about the care their children receive. They comment that the childminder is mindful of children's individual needs and that she uses children's interests in the activities she provides. The childminder regularly updates the parents on their children's learning to keep them informed of the progress they are making in their learning and development. n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of children's specific needs and interests. She regularly observes and monitors the progress of each child, which enables her to plan effectively for the next stage of their learning

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need to do better?

and development. She completes progress checks at age two years and shares these with parents. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and plans activities to close these. Children make progress from their starting points. n Overall, children behave well. Children show confidence to ask the childminder if they can play with a particular toy or if they want a drink. However, sometimes, they forget to say 'please' or 'thank you' following their requests. The

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need to do better?

15 May 2024 childminder is not always consistent or clear when reinforcing her expectations for children's behaviour and good manners. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles with children. Children learn about the different foods to eat to keep them healthy and how to maintain good self- care routines, for instance, washing their hands before mealtimes and brushing their teeth after their meals to promote their understanding of oral hygiene. They go on walks to the park or use the equipment in the garden to help with their coordination and balancing skills. They have many opportunities to keep physically active. n The childminder provides a range of activities for children to develop their curiosity and problem-solving skills. This includes an activity where children enthusiastically try to find the right key to fit into the right lock. However, when children encounter difficulties, the childminder does not use her teaching skills to

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need to do better?

further promote children's learning. The childminder does not allow children enough time to think and consider what the right combination might be before stepping in and doing it for them. This inhibits children's learning potential. n Children learn about people in their communities. They visit local playgroups to develop their social skills and develop new friendships. Children explore activities that widen their understanding of cultural events and festivals. For example, children try a variety of foods during the Chinese New Year or engage in activities that are planned to learn about Diwali.

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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 reinforce behaviour expectations with children, helping them to gain more understanding of when and how to use good manners n develop teaching practice further to give children the time they need to understand and respond to questions during activities and in play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510424 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10342798 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 5 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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