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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder excels at ensuring children feel settled and comfortable in her setting. She focuses intently on their emotional well-being during a sensitive induction that meets children's individual needs. The childminder uses her deep knowledge of attachment to develop close and nurturing relationships with the children in her care. Children are calm and happy on arrival. They delight in seeing their friends and are extremely eager to get involved in the play opportunities on offer.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children through her varied curriculum to develop their awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children spend a lot of time outdoors. They get involved in looking after fruit and vegetable plants. At lunchtime, the childminder talks with the children about the foods they are eating. She raises their awareness of how different foods support their growth. Children develop their independence. For example, the childminder supports even the youngest children to use their cutlery.

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The provision is good

The children seek the childminder out for assistance and for comfort. They respond positively to her when she asks them to put items back where they belong. Children are keen to make the right choices and they listen carefully to the childminder's instructions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes children's interests. She carefully observes children's fascinations and uses this information to plan for their individual learning. For example, she uses cardboard tubes and scarves to engage children who are interested in repeatedly pushing items in and out of different containers. This extends children's curiosity and their opportunities to explore. n The childminder monitors and assesses children's progress well. She identifies what they need to learn next. This is highly effective for younger children. However, she does not consistently challenge older children to ensure they make the best possible progress. That said, older children remain engaged and demonstrate enjoyment at playing alongside their younger friends. n Children are clear about the childminder's expectations of them. She ensures that her interactions and instructions are gentle and consistent. This helps

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children to understand what is going to happen now and next. They develop a strong sense of routine and willingly become involved in respectful care routines such as nappy changing. n The childminder takes every opportunity to support children's communication and language. She develops her use of children's home language to support

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23 May 2024 their understanding of the similarities and differences between them. The childminder sings spontaneously as children play. Children delight in joining in with the words and actions to her varied rhymes. The childminder adapts the words of songs to encourage children's understanding of their feelings and emotions. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore books and stories. She regularly rotates the books on offer. The childminder supports children to make choices by presenting a collection of books in a low-level basket in the cosy corner. This enables them to choose books independently as well as snuggling in with the childminder to listen to a story. n Children access many opportunities to develop their gross motor skills and practise large movements. For example, the childminder provides a wide range of mark-making activities outdoors. This encourages children to use large

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brushes, rollers and pump-action containers. They focus intently on their play and spend a prolonged time bending and stretching to paint a planter. n Children develop their sensory awareness as they play with model farm animals in mud, sand and grass. The childminder introduces new descriptive vocabulary as children explore. Children delight in splashing the ducks as the childminder offers water for them to make a pond. Children learn about the different noises that animals make as the childminder models these while participating in their play. n Parents are grateful for the thought and attention that the childminder puts into planning for children's learning. They are thrilled with the progress that their children make while in her care. They comment on the childminder's warm and friendly approach. Parents feel involved in their children's learning and development.

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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 review how activities can offer more challenge for older children to ensure they build on what they already know and extend their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2663043 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10335056 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year and is closed for two weeks at Christmas and the summer and for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides early education funded places for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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 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 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the setting through their communication with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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