Murfin, Joanne Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 13 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 wide range of resources and experiences to support children's progress across the seven areas of learning. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to play and lead their own learning.  Children are very settled and happy. They play confidently with the childminder and form good relationships with her. The childminder is attentive and responsive to children's interests, ideas and requests, and meets their individual needs well.  The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well because she teaches them about sharing and taking turns, and provides clear guidance about acceptable behaviour.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect them from harm. She has completed safeguarding training and is qualified in paediatric first aid. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder identifies the strengths of her provision, taking the views of children and parents into account, and reflects on ways to enhance her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take full advantage of the opportunities in routine activities to promote children's counting skills.  The childminder has not established highly effective links with local schools to ensure that children's learning and development needs are exceptionally well met.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to promote children's numeracy skills, for example, by incorporating counting into play and routine activities  strengthen the arrangements for exchanging information with schools that children attend; use this shared information more effectively, for example, to plan learning experiences that complement and reinforce the learning these children receive in school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and their stages of development. Since her last inspection, she has developed effective systems for observing and assessing children. She identifies children's next steps for learning and successfully plans ways to promote their learning in these areas. As a result, children make good progress. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She interacts well with children to promote their speaking and language skills. She pronounces words clearly, repeats language back to younger children and extends their vocabulary. Children enjoy listening to stories and looking at books. They learn about the world around them as they plant seeds and watch them grow over time. They delight in using creative materials, for instance, as they paint and decorate model eggs. As children play, the childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities to talk about colours and size. On occasion, the childminder does

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who attend. This is good

not build fully on children's developing mathematical skills. For example, she does not take advantage of spontaneous opportunities to introduce counting during everyday activities and routines. Nevertheless, overall children are well supported in gaining the skills that they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to support children's well-being and help children to settle in. Young children enjoy her cuddles, praise and encouragement. The childminder promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. She encourages children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for instance, as they help with tidying away resources. Children are emotionally well supported for the next stage in their learning, or the move on to school. Children have good opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. For example, they walk to and from school or pre-school, play in the garden and go to local parks. They have plenty of opportunities to go out into the community, for instance, as they visit farms, museums, soft play areas and a local cinema. They attend a weekly toddler group. This effectively supports children to develop confidence in different social situations.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has undertaken specific training to support children with disabilities, and completed a qualification in childcare. This has enabled her to raise the quality of her practice. The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other pre-school settings that children attend to enable frequent sharing of information. This effectively promotes consistency in children's care and learning. However, information is not shared as well with schools that children attend. Consequently, opportunities are not fully exploited to help these children make rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376181 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 858354 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Ratby, Leicestershire. The provision operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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