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

Children are happy in the care of the childminder and her assistant, who are gentle and nurturing towards them. Children give them lots of smiles and go to them for cuddles and comfort, which they receive in abundance. This helps children to feel safe in their care. The childminder arranges the play space well for children indoors. Furniture and resources are well placed to enable children to access toys that interest them and for those new to walking to move about the space. As a result, children confidently access resources and have the time to lead their play and learning. The childminder engages children in play and includes the learning that children need in her interactions. For example, children enjoy a game of colour matching. Some children can name each of the colours while others can find the colours when they are asked. They are proud to hold up their pieces when they find another one.

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The provision is good

Children show positive behaviours. For example, older babies begin to play together with their peers. They include turn taking in their games, such as during role play, they take turns using the sink to fill their cups with pretend water to drink, then move aside for their friends to take their turn. Children give each other toys to help include them in their games.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes good use of the time spent with parents when children first start, to find out what they know and can do. This helps her to decide what they are ready to learn next. She makes plans for what to include for children to build on their skills and knowledge during play activities and experiences. n The childminder and her assistant generally promote communication and language well. At times, there is lots of conversation, and the adults repeat what children say to enable them to hear words said correctly. Children engage in singing and rhymes to help them to use their voices. However, at times when adults ask questions, they do not give enough time for children to think and respond before they answer for them and ask another question. This does not support children to practise their emerging speaking skills. n That said, children who speak English as an additional language are supported

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well. The childminder and assistant use their knowledge of other languages to support children's understanding, while they also use English to help them acquire a new language. As a result, young children become more confident in using English and begin to form short sentences. n Children develop increasing independence. They confidently explore the range of accessible resources and happily engage alongside others. Younger babies manage their drinks and feed themselves. Older children confidently demonstrate how they wash their hands in the role-play area, adding soap and

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16 May 2024 rubbing and rinsing under the toy tap. They smile broadly in response to the praise they receive, which helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem. n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy playing in the garden and use the available equipment to practise their climbing and sliding skills. They have space to run freely or practise their ball skills, such as rolling or catching. The childminder assesses risks carefully to ensure that children continue to be safe while they play. n Children show positive attitudes to learning. They begin to learn early mathematical concepts when they make attempts to match coloured shapes and insert these into magnetic boards. Children show a have a go attitude and keep trying until they succeed. The childminder and other children cheer when they are successful and there are lots of smiles from everyone. n The childminder and her assistant have previously attended training to continue

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their professional development. However, they have not continued to seek these development opportunities, which help to build on their knowledge and understanding to enhance the provision for children and help them to progress as rapidly as possible. n Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder. They say their children are happy attending and are making progress in their learning. Parents say the childminder and assistant are approachable and that they provide regular information about their child's care and learning.

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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 ample time for children to think about questions asked of them before they respond while practising their speaking skills n seek professional development opportunities to build on knowledge and skills and enhance the provision for children so that they make the most rapid progress that is possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2578205 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10347756 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 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Coventry. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk discussion together to find out the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and considered the impact this has on children's learning. A joint evaluation of the quality of teaching during an activity took place between the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written information provided. n The inspector spoke to the children and the assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out how the setting was organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including

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evidence of the suitability of adults working in the setting.

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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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