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 provides a caring, nurturing home-from-home environment for children. Children feel valued and are extremely settled and happy in this setting. They feel safe, listened to and cared for, which boosts their self-esteem and confidence. It also fosters a positive attitude toward learning.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's carefully planned, ambitious curriculum that provides them with exciting activities that support all areas of learning. For example, the children enjoy looking at and exploring various pictures and materials set out in a tray that are linked to a familiar story. As the children participate in the activity, they take turns and share their ideas and thoughts, respectfully listening to each other and the childminder. This supports the children to extend their thinking and communication skills and literacy and helps them gain a deeper understanding of the world. All children progress well from their starting points. They are ready for the next stage of learning. The thoughtful curriculum not only promotes learning, but it also fosters a caring atmosphere where children feel valued and safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder is patient and caring. She is also a good role model and consistent in her behaviour management, which helps children understand boundaries and expectations. This supports children in building friendships and enjoying each other's company.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of child development and knows the children she cares for well. She uses her knowledge to gather detailed information about what children know and can do from the outset. She uses this detailed information and observation to plan an ambitious, well- sequenced curriculum that focuses on children's interests. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about what their children have been learning and the progress they make. n Parents speak highly of the setting, commenting that the childminder puts the children at the heart of all she does. They are really impressed by the positive impact she has had on the whole family and the progress their children have made since starting. n The childminder strongly focuses on supporting children's early literacy skills by linking planned activities to familiar stories. For instance, children are deeply engaged in a tray of rice and various tools and materials linked to a familiar

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need to do better?

story. Younger children enjoy making marks in the rice. They also use a range of different-sized spoons and tools to fill and empty various pots. This supports the small hand muscles that they need for future writing. Older children enjoy

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need to do better?

19 September 2024 discussing the various pretend foods and characters in the tray and linking this to the familiar story. They enjoy sharing their ideas and thoughts with the childminder and other children. However, sometimes, the childminder interrupts and asks questions, which reduces the opportunity for children to gain a deeper knowledge and follow their own lines of enquiry. n The childminder promotes children's independence and provides them with many opportunities to manage tasks. She uses daily routines to build on children's development. For example, during snack time, children wash their hands, set the table and use safety knives to cut their fruit. They enjoy feeding themselves, and older children can put on their coats and shoes and express themselves clearly and confidently. n The childminder uses assessment well to identify any gaps in learning. She works well with other professionals to meet the needs of the children in her care

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need to do better?

effectively. However, she does not have a secure enough understanding of the processes to follow should she need to make a referral independently. The childminder works effectively with other early years providers and schools. She shares information about children's strengths and interests, which helps to promote continuity of learning and a smooth transition to the next stage in education. n The childminder helps children learn about different cultures and important festivals in a meaningful way that they will understand. For example, she takes them on regular outings to visit cathedrals, churches and temples. The childminder also teaches children about different cultures by celebrating festivals such as Chinese New Year and Diwali with them.

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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 develop further knowledge and understanding of how to make any referrals when concerns about children's development arise n give children more time to follow their own lines of enquiry as they play to help build on their learning and development even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299520 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10351342 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Longford area of Coventry. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides early funded education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

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 discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The 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 inspector took account of parents' written views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 September 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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