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 are happy and feel safe and secure in the care of this friendly, attentive childminder. They enjoy singing songs and learning actions to accompany their singing. This supports children's language development effectively, as they learn new words and hear familiar words repeated. Children develop their counting skills as they sing number rhymes. For example, they clap the number of strikes made by the clock as they sing 'Hickory, Dickory Dock'. Older children learn to recognise and name different colours and shapes. As they correctly name an oval, square and rectangle, the childminder extends their learning by introducing a new shape. Children learn to recognise a pentagon and understand that it has five sides.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's physical development well. Children enjoy playing group games in the childminder's garden. She adapts activities to meet the individual needs of the children taking part. For example, older children show coordination as they carefully make their way around the garden, moving in different directions and at different speeds as they play traffic-light games. Younger children are supported to join in as the childminder gently takes their hand and encourages them to copy her movements as they play. They beam with pride as the childminder praises their efforts. Children learn to share and take turns as they play cooperatively with other children. Children's behaviour is good. They happily follow established routines and the timely reminders given to them by the childminder about house rules.

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need to do better?

n Together, the childminder and her co-childminder implement a curriculum that supports children to learn skills that develop their language and communication, physical skills and personal development. They plan topics of learning that respond to children's developing needs and personal interests. For example, the childminder implements 'children's interest days'. On these days, children take turns to select a focus area of learning. For example, children learned about people who help them when a firefighter's day was planned. n The childminder makes good use of regular observations and assessments, along with information gathered from parents, to plan activities that support children's next steps in learning. She tracks children's progress to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified and swiftly supported. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress as

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a result. n Children happily engage in the activities planned for them in the childminder's garden. They enjoy developing mark-making skills as they paint fences with water and sponges, and they engage in imaginary play with dinosaurs. However, the childminder does not consistently create a learning environment that

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need to do better?

24 October 2024 supports children to explore different areas of learning or make independent choices about their play. n Children learn about the world around them. For example, as they play outside, they talk with the childminder about the windy weather. They learn about the seasons as they describe how the leaves are currently falling from the trees. Children regularly celebrate different traditions and customs. For example, they listen to stories from different cultures and taste traditional foods eaten as part of special celebrations. This supports children to develop an understanding and celebration of people from different cultures. n The childminder ensures that children learn the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage of their education. They learn independence skills. For example, they learn how to express themselves and practise changing into physical education (PE) kits. Children develop early literacy skills, such as

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learning a good pencil grip and recognising their name in readiness for starting school. Children learn to understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as they are encouraged to eat healthy snacks and learn about good oral health. n Together, the childminder and her co-childminder reflect on their provision to identify ways in which they can develop it further. For example, the childminder has recently undertaken training to develop the use of a communication tool that uses speech, signs and symbols to support children's language development. The childminder regularly observes and evaluates the practice of any assistants she works with to support their continued professional development. She regularly meets with them to share relevant information to keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. n Parents report that their children enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's home. They appreciate daily chats with the childminder and access to an online

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app to help them understand how their children are making progress. Parents are happy with the progress their children make in the childminder's care. They acknowledge the fun that their children have during special parties and celebrations in the childminder's home.

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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 that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n create more opportunities within the learning environment for children to make independent choices about their play to fully extend their learning and enjoyment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342573 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10359886 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 14 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder and an assistant childminder. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm Tuesday to Thursday and from 8am to 4pm Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded education for one-, two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home accessed by children and discussed her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of completed questionnaires and written views of parents. n The inspector observed the childminder and the assistant childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

24 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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Inspection activities

24 October 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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