Rice, Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a stimulating and supportive environment for children, who enjoy a wide range of play and learning experiences.  The childminder supports children's communication and language well as she frequently introduces new words and sounds.  The childminder receives training, advice and support from the local authority to improve the quality of her practice. Consequently, she has improved her knowledge and understanding of assessment processes to monitor children's progress accurately.  The childminder has established positive relationships with children. Therefore, children are confident and emotionally secure which promotes their well-being.  The childminder provides freshly cooked nutritious meals, which encourages children to develop healthy eating habits.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about their children's home learning. This means there is not always a combined approach in order to support children's learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen parent partnerships by creating further opportunities for parents to contribute to their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her knowledge of early years education and care.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children as they played.  The inspector toured the parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed policies and documents, including risk assessments, training certificates and children's accident records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development, which enables her to plan for children's progress and learning needs well. She provides effective teaching through a good balance of child initiated and adult-led play. Therefore, children are fully motivated and engaged in their learning. Children enjoy reading books with the childminder, which encourages them to gain good literacy skills. They gain early mathematical knowledge in preparation for the next stages of their learning. For example, they count coloured play dough tubs with the childminder as they build towers. The childminder takes children to local playgroups, soft play, and other interesting places to enhance their learning experiences. As a result, this supports children's understanding of the world, social and physical skills well.

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good

Children behave well because the childminder uses positive praise to reinforce their good behaviour. The childminder encourages children to be independent as she ensures that resources are at child height and are easy to access. This promotes children's independent choices in play and their confidence to follow their own ideas and decisions. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder as they go to her when they want a cuddle. The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and clean environment, which promotes positive play experiences for all children.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. This includes her commitment to safeguarding and protecting children's welfare. The childminder confidently understands safeguarding issues and understands the reporting procedures to keep children safe. She has effective relationships with parents, and they have daily conversations and share a written daily diary. Overall, this supports good communication with parents about children's needs. The childminder regularly reflects on how she can improve her practice. This enables her to successfully set goals and make quality improvements that benefit children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408163 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 950881 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in a first floor flat in East Dulwich in the London Borough of Southwark.

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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.

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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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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