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 warmly welcomes children and parents into her home. Children eagerly rush in ahead of their parents and quickly engage in play. They enthusiastically choose from a range of resources that are accessible to them, revisiting activities they have enjoyed the previous day. This helps to embed their learning. They find pretend candles and invite the childminder to join in with the 'Happy birthday' song. They wait patiently as they pretend to blow the candles out. Children are extremely happy in the childminder's care, which shows that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. Through discussions with parents and observations of children, she understands children's interests and what motivates them to learn. She incorporates these interests in all areas of her provision to encourage children to explore activities that support all areas of learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to be kind to each other and the family cat, reminding them to use kind, gentle hands. She supports children to begin to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. Children help to soothe their friends when they are upset by bringing them their drinks. The childminder encourages children to look at their facial features in mirrors and talks about 'happy' and 'sad' faces. She supports children to begin to learn the skills to regulate their emotions and provides lots of cuddles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to become increasingly independent with their self-care skills. She provides time and opportunity for them to help with dressing as they get ready to play outside and after nappy changes. Children proudly and safely manoeuvre small chairs around the room to use in different areas. The childminder praises them for their achievements. n The childminder has created an engaging undercover space in her garden. This enables children to spend extended amounts of time playing outdoors in all weather conditions. This promotes their physical and mental health and well- being. Children explore how the rain changes the texture of grass, and look closely at flowers. They harvest tomatoes that they have grown earlier in the year. The childminder completes ongoing risk assessments. However, more- effective risk assessments are needed outdoors to ensure that the area is free from unnecessary risk. For example, stagnant water gathers in containers, which

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need to do better?

are accessible to children. That said, the childminder deploys herself well and ensures that children are safely supervised at all times, promptly removing identified hazards.

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need to do better?

11 October 2024 n Parent partnerships are strong. Parents value the individualised care and education that the childminder provides. She sensitively supports transitions from home to ensure that children receive the time and space to feel safe and secure. Parents describe the childminder as 'easy going', 'fantastic' and 'professional', stating that she provides a 'fun, warm, welcoming home-from- home environment'. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. The childminder follows professional guidance. She breaks next steps in children's development down into small, achievable steps. She supports children to listen and build on their understanding and social skills. Furthermore, she identifies children's strengths and builds on these. For example, children who show a particular interest in mathematics can already sequence numbers from one to 10 using resources that the childminder makes available to them.

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need to do better?

n Communication and language are a key area of focus for the childminder. She extends children's vocabulary by playing alongside them. She models new words to encourage children to use longer sentences. Children enjoy joining in with songs and rhymes. Furthermore, the childminder shares familiar stories with children, understanding how this will support future school success. n The childminder completes training courses to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She seeks the views of children and parents in order to evaluate her provision. She has policies and procedures in place and updates them regularly in line with current recommendations. She shares these with parents when children join her. However, she has not informed parents of the procedure to follow if they have concerns about her provision or how to raise concerns higher if necessary. That said, all parents state that they feel confident to address

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concerns with the childminder if ever they needed to.

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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 improve risk assessment procedures, particularly for the outdoor space, to further minimise potential hazards n ensure that all parents are aware of the complaint procedure, including how to raise concerns higher if needed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421898 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10355021 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 14 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Coventry. She registered in 2011. She operates her childminding provision during term time only from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. She provides funded childcare and education for children aged between one and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. 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 children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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