Gale, Karon Margaret

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has extensive knowledge and experience of delivering all areas of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she will implement an ambitious and wide curriculum that will support children to learn and develop. The childminder plans a curriculum that incorporates a vast range of outdoor experiences, such as nature walks and using public transport. n The childminder describes how she will promote healthy lifestyles. She has a portable sink in the playroom to enable children to regularly wash their hands independently. She also plans to help children improve their oral hygiene by providing opportunities for them to brush their teeth after each meal. n The childminder has some wonderful ideas to promote strong parent partnerships. These include parent diaries, homework packs and weekly books being sent home. She talks about how she will offer multiple settling-in sessions, until the child feels safe and secure in her care and their new environment. She

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intends to complete in-depth discussions with parents, so she is aware of the children's current capabilities, likes and interests. n The childminder shows secure knowledge and understanding as she explains her positive behaviour management strategies. She has a variety of age-appropriate books on various feelings and emotions, that help to explain behavioural expectations in a fun and engaging way. The childminder discusses how she will support children to follow the rules and expectations of the setting through key phrases, such as 'kind hands'. n The childminder shows passion and dedication in improving her knowledge. She has attended various courses that deepen her understanding of numerous aspects of early years. For example, she has attended courses on baby development, sensory play and school transitions, to name a few. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. The doors have multiple locks for

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added security. There are various stair gates around the home so that children are kept out of dangerous places, such as the kitchen. The garden is well maintained and regularly risk assessed. n The childminder shows secure knowledge of safeguarding and how to keep children safe from harm. She knows how to identify when a child may be subject to abuse in a variety of situations and scenarios. She is confident about who to report any concerns to and how to keep accurate records. n The childminder shows extensive knowledge and experience of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She has been on further training to help children with speech and language delays. She talks about strategies she has in place for children that have additional sensory needs.

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This provision meets requirements

25 September 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224299 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10354876 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 3 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged nine months to four years old.

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Inspection activities

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 their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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25 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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