Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2015 9 March 2011

p.1

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

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 quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder uses the interests of the children to extend their learning and development. As a result, children are active learners who make good progress and gain the skills needed to be ready for school.  The childminder is patient and calm. She works hard to help children behave well. Children respond to her high expectations and behaviour is good.  The childminder's home provides a warm and friendly environment where children are happy and relaxed. Children share close bonds and attachments with the childminder.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. As a result, children are cared for in an environment that promotes their safety and well-being.  Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder gathers information from parents

p.1

This provision is good

about their child during a settling-in period. She uses this to meet the individual needs of the children.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share detailed information about children's learning and development with other settings children attend.  The childminder does not fully take into account the views of parents and children to effectively inform and drive the plans for continuous improvement.

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

 strengthen partnerships with local settings and schools so that there is a more effective method for sharing more detailed information, in order to fully complement the children's learning and development  use the views of parents and children more effectively to inform the plans for improvement so that practice is strengthened and there is a constant drive to help children reach the highest levels of achievement.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's progress and the range of activities offered by the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including her policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times and observed her caring and playing with the children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of the views of parents from written comments.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder provides the children with a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, which cover all areas of learning. She verbally shares information with parents to inform them of their child's progress in their learning. However, systems to share information about children's learning and development with other settings are not fully established. As result, there is more to do to complement the learning children received at other settings. Children enjoy playing with toys and resources linked to their interests. The childminder teaches children about the life cycle of a frog. They monitor the developing tadpoles in the pond and refer to information in books to find out about the next stage. Children develop their physical skills as they play in the garden with a good range of outdoor equipment. Mark-making tools are readily available both indoors and outdoors providing opportunities for children to draw and write. The childminder plays alongside

p.3

who attend. This is good

children, extending their learning through good questioning skills as they put together a train track. This involves the use of positional language and finding different sized pieces of track, which promotes mathematical development. Children are encouraged to solve problems as they work out how to create a circular route.

p.3

good

Children are able to independently access toys and resources, which are well-organised. They confidently talk about starting school, naming their new teacher and children who will move into school with them. Children are given the responsibility of hanging up their own coats and putting their shoes away. The childminder encourages them to manage their own personal hygiene. As a result, children are prepared for school. Good behaviour is valued by the childminder. She takes time to explain to the children the consequences of their actions in order to support their understanding. The childminder praises their efforts and displays children's work in the playroom which supports their self-esteem. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks and meals by the childminder who takes into account their dietary needs. They learn to stay safe with regular fire drills and being taught about road safety on their outings.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder understands the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is experienced and has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning. Activities and resources provided for the children are monitored to ensure there are no gaps in their learning and development. The childminder keeps up to date with current practice by using online childcare websites, information from the Local Authority and discussing practice with other childminders. Relevant training has been completed by the childminder in paediatric first- aid. Comments from parents are positive. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children regularly. However, she does not fully use the views of parents and children effectively to inform her plans for improvement. The premises are well maintained, safe and secure.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 225134 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 866212 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Kegworth, Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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