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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder shows care and affection to children. She stays close to children who are settling, and reassures them when they become upset. She helps them to feel safe and happy as they learn to separate from their carers.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to be confident and develop friendships. Children play together and enjoy spending time with others. They work together as they place dolls in pushchairs and fetch blankets to make the dolls comfortable as they 'go to sleep'. The childminder reminds children to be kind to each other as they play. As a result, children behave well and learn to be considerate of others.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to develop their communication skills. She sits with them and shares stories. She describes the characters in a book and asks children questions about the story. Children show interest and learn to develop a love of books. The childminder extends this further as she shows children soft toys, which represent the characters in familiar stories. She names the characters and talks to children about their features. This helps to build on children's existing knowledge.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the skills and knowledge children need before their eventual move on to school. She supports children to develop a good foundation for learning, so that they can build on their existing skills and continue to make progress as they transition to further stages of learning. n Children develop their independence. They learn to use cutlery to eat meals from a young age, and take care of their personal care needs. This helps children to be self-sufficient. n Children follow daily routines well. They help to prepare for lunchtime and sit at tables ready to eat. However, there are times during routines when the childminder is busy completing other tasks, which means younger children become upset while waiting for familiar items that help them to settle to sleep. n The childminder plans activities for children which teaches them concepts, such as early mathematics, as they build towers together. They find blocks which they

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can add to to increase the height of their constructions. However, there are times when older children are not provided with enough challenge to suit their current capabilities. As a result, they disengage and move on to something else. n Children gain a range of experiences. The childminder takes them on outings and teaches them about the natural environment. They go for walks in their local park and visit shops in the community. They learn where milk comes from and how chickens hatch from eggs. n The childminder understands how to support children with special educational

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5 September 2024 needs and/or disabilities. She quickly identifies any delays in children's development and works with parents and other professionals to put support in place for children. She implements strategies she has previously used to help children while they await specialist intervention. n The childminder has accessed a variety of training since her last inspection. She shows a commitment to continually improving her own knowledge. She has completed some training on improving children's communication and has implemented this into practice to further support children's language skills. n The childminder makes links with other professionals. She works closely with her local authority advisors to improve her own knowledge and skills. In addition, she has a good relationship with the local school, which helps to support transitions for children as they move on to their Reception Year. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say children are happy

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and they receive regular updates about what their children have been doing. They appreciate the childminder working with them to support their children at home. This helps children to experience consistency in their 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 evaluate the organisation of routines so that the needs of all children are consistently met n develop the planning of activities to provide older children with even more challenge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544011 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10362350 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 8 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Coventry. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works alongside another registered childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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5 September 2024 5 September 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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