Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 7 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 varied range of interesting play experiences that ignite children's curiosity. Children make choices as they decide what they want to play with. Resources and activities are easily accessible and children confidently explore their surroundings to initiate their own learning.  The childminder develops secure attachments with all children, helping them to feel safe and valued. They demonstrate that they are happy in her care as they easily approach her for support and enjoy her relaxed manner.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. Children play in a secure, safe environment where the childminder completes daily safety checks and regularly reviews risk assessments to promote their welfare.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates regularly with

p.1

This provision is good

parents so that they are fully aware of their children's care and she actively seeks to involve them in their children's learning. This shared approach supports children's needs well.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other settings are not fully extended to share, more extensively, children's learning to ensure they make the best possible progress.

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

 extend the arrangements for sharing information with other settings about children's learning and development to ensure that they receive a consistent approach to their learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and talked with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of household members, and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written questionnaires and reference letters.  The inspector reviewed a hardcopy of the provider's self-evaluation form.

p.2

who attend. This is good

Children are developing good communication skills and have their vocabulary well supported and promoted. For example, the childminder engages children in conversation, as they construct a wooden track circuit together and talk about the train set pieces. She talks to them about what they are doing, questioning children effectively and giving time for them to respond. The childminder shows children how to pronounce some words by responding and repeating what they say in the correct way. Encouraged by the attentive childminder, children have opportunities to successfully develop their creative skills as she provides an assortment of craft materials. As a result, children's development is supported well and provides a solid base for future progress and learning experiences as they move on to their next stage in learning. Regular exchanges of information about children's achievements, and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments, ensure

p.3

who attend. This is good

children's learning is supported at home.

p.3

good

Children are happy and settled in the warm and caring family environment. The childminder is a good role model through being happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively through using praise and encouragement, and is consistent in her approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good. She takes time to give each child individual attention, so that they feel they are special and valued. Consequently, the childminder effectively supports children's emotional readiness for future learning. The childminder promotes children's awareness of personal safety and risks well. This is because she offers timely safety reminders, for example, not to climb on the furniture. These gentle reminders teach children to manage their own safety.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder successfully monitors the educational programmes to ensure that children make good progress. She has an effective knowledge and understanding of the learning requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates commitment to further improve the quality of provision and her knowledge by attending appropriate training. Through self-evaluation, she takes into account the views of children and their parents and uses this to reflect on the quality of her provision. This enables her to identify areas for development and plan for changes and improvements. The childminder is aware of the benefits of sharing information with other early years providers in order to provide continuity of learning for children. She exchanges information with the other settings that children attend to share good practice. However, there is scope to enhance these partnerships further in order to provide children with continuity in their learning, to ensure

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY430728 Local authority Essex Inspection number 875952 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Loughton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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