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 arrive happily and settle quickly in this warm and welcoming setting. They form secure emotional attachments with the childminder, who knows them well and provides a calm, nurturing environment. Her high expectations help children feel confident and valued. The childminder is attentive and supportive, creating a positive atmosphere where children thrive.

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The provision is good

The childminder has carefully designed a curriculum that prioritises communication and language development. She plans meaningful experiences that reflect children's interests and provide frequent opportunities for conversation and vocabulary building. During activities, the childminder uses skilful questioning to prompt children's thinking and extend their learning. She encourages children to describe what they are doing, make choices and explain their ideas. As a result, children become confident communicators who enjoy sharing their thoughts. Her consistent modelling of language and use of open-ended questions supports children in developing their understanding and use of language, while also promoting curiosity and deeper thinking.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They understand what is expected of them and respond positively to the childminder's consistent and respectful approach to behaviour management. She acts as a positive role model, helping children learn to share, take turns and consider the needs of others. As a result, children play cooperatively and show kindness towards one another.

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n From the outset, the childminder collects detailed information from parents about children's routines, interests and developmental needs. She uses this effectively to plan a broad and engaging curriculum from the start that reflects what children enjoy and builds on what they already know. The childminder maintains regular communication with parents, keeping them well informed about their child's learning and the progress they are making. n The childminder incorporates various areas of learning into her curriculum. For example, children enjoy playing a game with the childminder and each other, looking at flashcards of animals. They enjoy identifying different animals and engaging in conversations about each one. As they do this, older children demonstrate good listening skills by paying attention to each other. They take turns talking and sharing knowledge and ideas, while also learning more about

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need to do better?

where different animals live around the world and what they eat. However, occasionally, the childminder does not consider how the play resources consistently support babies' developmental stages, concentration and exploration.

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need to do better?

10 July 2025 n The childminder promotes children's emerging literacy skills. Children enjoy looking at books and making marks and are beginning to learn that print carries meaning, such as their names and labelled pictures of animals. n The childminder provides regular outings and trips that enhance children's learning experiences. Children enjoy walks in the local community and visits to places such as the library. Children regularly mix with other adults and children, which supports their social development effectively. n Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. Parents give positive feedback about the childminder. They appreciate the inclusive environment where they feel valued. Parents are happy with their children's progress and pleased with the updates they receive about their children's learning and development. n The childminder promotes children's good health through effective hygiene

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routines and a focus on healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious meals and snacks, supporting children's understanding of healthy eating. Children know to wash their hands before meals and talk confidently about making healthy choices. The childminder uses everyday routines, such as mealtimes, to reinforce messages about healthy living. n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She regularly accesses training based on her evaluation of areas for improvement. This enables her to tailor her practice effectively to meet the individual needs of the children in her care. n The childminder provides an inclusive and welcoming environment where all children feel valued. She offers a wide range of resources and learning experiences that support children's understanding of diversity, including different people, cultures and communities.

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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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n focus on making the most of all opportunities, both planned and spontaneous, to extend babies' and younger children's learning. This includes further differentiating teaching to meet their individual developmental needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542339 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10388766 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 26 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Coventry. She works Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant. She provides funded early education places for eligible 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 curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

10 July 2025 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

10 July 2025 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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