Childminder in Slough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 28 February 2012

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive home environment, with a broad selection of toys, resources, activities and outings.  The childminder successfully helps children to engage in their play through her interactions. She has a good understanding of children's current interests and their abilities. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning.  Children demonstrate that they are happy in the childminder's care. They have a warm bond with her because she is sensitive to their individual needs.  The childminder has a positive partnership with parents. She shares her policies and procedures with them so they understand how she promotes their children's health, safety and well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to extend activities planned around children's interests, to further promote how they become aware of numbers, sorting, position and mathematical language.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on children's interests to further support mathematical language, use of numbers, sorting and positional awareness.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children, and observed their interactions together.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans for individual children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including children's records.  The inspector read and took into account the childminder's self-evaluation form.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder enthusiastically engages children in their play. She maintains good communication and as a result, children listen and respond well. This means that their language is developing securely. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to extend their freely-chosen play. She develops children's interest in vehicles to explore other modes of transport, including trucks, a shopping trolley and a toy wheelchair. Children designed a junk model car, manipulating tools to stick on wheels. This good practice promotes how children learn to be creative and talk about what they make. However, the childminder missed some opportunities to fully promote how children use early mathematical language such as 'on top' or 'next to', how they add or subtract, or sort in size. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's achievements. Overall, she plans well for their next steps and regularly shares their progress with

p.3

good

The childminder has a warm and caring nature. Children respond to her well and show that they feel emotionally secure. Children behave very well. They listen to the childminder and cooperate with her expectations. Children are well mannered, using 'thank you' in their response as the childminder serves their snack and pours them a glass of water. The childminder helps children how to manage their own safety, for example how to use scissors in a safe manner. She plans effectively for children's learning and covers a broad range of topics. Although the childminder does not have a garden, she is proactive in ensuring children receive worthwhile outdoor learning opportunities, physical exercise and fresh air. Children's independence is promoted well. They understand about self-care routines relevant to their age; for example they wash and dry their hands prior to snack.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has completed safeguarding training and understands how to protect the children she cares for. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have a concern relating to a child in her care. The childminder reviews her risk assessments for her home and for outings, so that children can play safely. The childminder has reflected well on her provision of care. She is confident to highlight that she has benefited from training courses to support her professional development and the outcomes for children. The childminder works well with parents when children initially start. She therefore has an effective knowledge of children's routines and prior achievements. She promotes children's continuity of learning by proactively working in partnership with others sharing their care. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY421131 Local authority Slough Inspection number 845263 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her family in Slough. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor flat for childminding. There is no outdoor play area so the childminder regularly takes the children to the local park and outside amenities. Currently there are two children under eight years of age on roll; of these, one child is in the early years age range.

p.4

Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5