Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 14 January 2010

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 good quality teaching and she effectively promotes children's learning so that they make good progress in their development.  The childminder makes assessments of children's achievements and she plans effectively to provide activities that are tailored to children's individual needs across all areas of learning.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and they are emotionally secure in her care. Children are very confident and develop good independence skills.  The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training to ensure she maintains a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children.  The childminder has built successful partnerships with parents and other early years providers, ensuring children receive good support for their individual needs.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always encouraged to eat a wide variety of foods to ensure their understanding of healthy eating is fully promoted.

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

 help children to develop their understanding of healthy eating by introducing a wider variety of foods for them to taste and explore.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and written feedback from parents and children.  The inspector spoke with the children and the childminder throughout the inspection.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching, ensuring children make good progress in their development. Assessments are precise and the childminder uses the information about children's achievements to plan for their learning. The childminder competently works with children's interests and integrates all areas of learning during activities. Children enjoy looking at books to recall stories and they count and name colours during play. The childminder provides good challenge for children to recognise first letters of various words. Owing to the constant flow of conversation, children learn in a language- rich environment. The childminder effectively complements children's learning experiences in other settings. For instance, she talks with children about diggers, and this reflects the transport theme in the nursery. Children's independence is well promoted so that they develop good skills ensuring they are well prepared for their future learning at school.

p.3

good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder who has a warm, caring attitude. Children quickly settle in the childminder's care because she ensures the move from home to her setting is free from stress. Children learn how to keep safe in emergency situations by joining in with regular fire drills. The daily routine includes many opportunities for physical exercise when children walk to nursery or play outside. The contents of lunch boxes are generally healthy and the childminder occasionally provides additional foods, such as fruit and raw vegetables. As yet, children have not developed a full understanding of these healthy options. Children are well behaved and are good at taking turns during play. They are confident and self-assured, demonstrating they have a real sense of belonging. The childminder provides a child-centred, welcoming environment where children are happy and very well cared for.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly updates her safeguarding training and is well informed about the procedures to report concerns about children in her care. The childminder has high expectations of children and herself, ensuring she meets the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder works closely with other early years providers and she has frequent discussions to share information about children. The childminder uses various methods to maintain her professional development. She reads widely and shares practice issues with other professionals. There are successful partnerships with parents who are highly satisfied with the quality of children's learning and care. The childminder has fully met the recommendations from the last inspection, resulting in several changes in her setting.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 205097 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 876238 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2010

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Kidderminster. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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