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

Children show they feel safe and secure. The children who have recently started are settling in well. They play with confidence and share resources with their new friends. Equally, children share a warm and caring relationship with the childminder. Babies respond to the frequent cuddles and close attention they receive. This helps them to settle and feel emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder sequences her curriculum effectively. She supports children in developing skills through well-planned activities. The childminder knows the children well and identifies their interests. The learning environment provides open- ended resources for children to play with. These reflect the different ages of the children who attend. For example, babies can reach into treasure baskets and select items of interest. Older children explore colours and shapes by looking through kaleidoscopes. Children display a positive attitude to learning and listen carefully to instructions.

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The provision is good

Children show their enthusiasm for activities as they investigate a Halloween- themed tray. They have lots of fun looking at the many objects, such as a pretend cauldron, large wooden spoons, small-world spiders and their webs. These objects extend older children's curiosity and opportunities to explore. For example, the childminder includes wind-up ghosts and pumpkins. Children investigate how they work with excitement. Babies enjoy exploring textures, such as the ribbons of orange paper and pasta.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors and assesses children's progress well. She considers what children already know and can do, and identifies what she wants children to learn next. In particular, the curriculum is effective for younger children. However, sometimes during adult-led activities, the childminder does not always provide challenges for children of varying ages and abilities. n The childminder maintains good relationships with parents. She offers activities for older children that enhance their learning at home in preparation for school. While there is a diary sheet for parents, the childminder does not consistently share information about the activities she provides for the children throughout the day. n The childminder provides a range of experiences for children to help develop their understanding of the world. For example, children visit the library and enjoy walks to nature reserves. They also visit community groups in the local

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need to do better?

area, where children meet and socialise with other children. n Children make good progress in their physical development. The childminder supports babies and toddlers in strengthening their core strength and spatial

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need to do better?

28 October 2024 awareness. Older children benefit from trips to the local park, where they can run freely and use climbing apparatus. This helps to strengthen their muscles and develop their balance. The childminder promotes children's hand-eye coordination and builds strength in their hands. For example, they practise hammering golf tees into a pumpkin and using large spoons to stir their magic potions. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of being healthy. Children enjoy a healthy snack and strong daily routines. These help to reinforce their understanding of being healthy. Furthermore, this is encouraged through children learning about the importance of regular exercise and washing their hands before eating. n Children are independent. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. Children learn to manage their care needs and enjoy the responsibility of small tasks. For instance, older children help to tidy up and take

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their food out of their lunch boxes. Children are developing the essential skills for their next stage of learning. n The childminder focuses on positive behaviour and children using good manners. She models this behaviour herself. For example, she ensures she says please and thank you to the children as they help tidy the toys away. The childminder encourages children to be kind to their friends and reminds children of the rules and boundaries. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment for children. She sings rhymes and reads stories. The childminder speaks to babies throughout the day. She narrates what she is doing and always keeps eye contact. The childminder ensures there is a range of books suitable for all ages. For example, hard picture books for babies and story books for older children. Children have lots of fun listening to stories that support the current theme of autumn and Halloween.

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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 a more consistent approach to communicating with parents about their child's day n review activities to offer more consistent differentiation and challenge for children of varying ages and abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539653 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10363976 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 9 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Coventry. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am until 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback and spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

28 October 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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