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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's care and settle quickly into their play. They show through their behaviour that they feel safe and have formed close relationships with the childminder and each other. Children become independent learners. They make choices and follow their interests. Resources are plentiful and used well to support children's interests and future learning. Children have a keen interest in farm animals and are encouraged to name them. The childminder supports their language development by repeating the names of the animals, such as pig, ducks and hen, clearly. She praises children as they attempt to say the words, and children join in with gusto as they sing about Old MacDonald's farm. Children enjoy looking at books, both alone and with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder is passionate about her role in children's lives. She strives to ensure that they enjoy a range of activities and experiences that continually enhance their learning. Children enjoy spending time outdoors, and they regularly meet with familiar adults and children at groups they attend. They visit parks within the city, where they have lots of opportunity to be physically active. Children are learning the importance of taking turns when they play. The childminder is a positive role model and recognises and praises children, especially when they share the toys. Children become independent learners and select the resources that are stored safely and at low level.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection to address the issues raised. She welcomes the support of the local authority to help her continually develop her provision and provide the best service for children. The childminder is proactive in accessing professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge and skills. She regularly meets with other childminders to share new and relevant information and good practice. n Parents are very happy with the service they and their children receive. They say that the childminder is extremely trustworthy, empathetic and very experienced with children. The childminder keeps them fully informed about their child's day and learning. She sends photos and descriptions of the activities they are taking part in and of little milestones their children are achieving. Parents feel they are able to leave their children in the childminder's care, knowing they are safe and

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need to do better?

well cared for. n Children's health and well-being are supported well. Children enjoy marching to the bathroom like a soldier to wash their hands before mealtimes, and they have their own individual flannels to wash their faces. The childminder works with parents to support toilet training. Children remain comfortable throughout the

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9 December 2024 day as there are effective nappy changing routines in place. Children are able to recharge their energy levels during the day as they rest and sleep as they need to. n The childminder gathers lots of information about children's dietary needs and preferences at the start of their placement. She encourages children to drink regularly throughout the day and provides healthy snacks of fruit. Packed lunches, provided by parents, are suitably stored until needed. The childminder supervises children at all times as they eat. n Children experience different celebrations and events throughout the year that help build their awareness of the wider world. They see positive images of people from different cultural backgrounds and with differing abilities. Children are encouraged to talk about their own families and the special people in their lives. However, the childminder does not yet consider ways for children to begin

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need to do better?

to learn about families that are different to their own. n Children develop dexterity through a variety of experiences, such as creating Christmas decorations to share with their families. Children choose paintbrushes that are big, small and tiny, and they use a variety of paints. The childminder continually encourages children's language and communication skills through the questions she asks. For example, she encourages children to recognise and name the colours they have chosen.

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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 consider ways to provide more opportunities for children to recognise families that are different to their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557193 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10359704 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 4 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Coventry. She operates from Monday to Thursday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for two- and three-year-old children.

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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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector carried out joint observation of group activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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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9 December 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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