Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 4 February 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not fully conversant with the current Early Years Foundation Stage requirements to implement observational assessment, or with the requirement to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not use information from her observations to enhance children's future learning experiences so that they make good progress.  Self-evaluation does not fully identify areas for improvement, with particular regard to undertaking further training to develop practices and improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder builds close and affectionate relationships with the children, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills.  The childminder provides frequent opportunities for children to use their imaginations and creativity during their play in the outdoor environment.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. As a result, there is good parental involvement and information sharing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and use this knowledge to implement effective planning to promote children's learning and development  ensure that observations of children's play are used to effectively assess the next steps in their learning to enable them to make good progress  improve knowledge of the processes used for monitoring children's individual learning needs, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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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

 review the self-evaluation process to identify training needs in order to increase knowledge and skills and enhance professional development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the premises used by children and spent time in the garden observing children at play.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including policies and procedures, suitability records, risk assessments and children's journals.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides an extensive range of resources to meet the needs of children of all age groups. She observes the children in her care and keeps this information in learning journals accompanied by relevant photographs. However, the childminder does not use these observations effectively to assess children's development and identify the next steps in their learning. As a result, the childminder is not able to effectively monitor children's progress or plan precisely for their learning needs. The childminder provides many opportunities for children who learn best outdoors to experience a wide variety of outdoor spaces. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden where they engage in role play and hide-and-seek. The childminder joins in children's play and encourages them to develop their communication and language skills. Children's understanding of mathematics develops well, as the childminder plays a variety of board games with them.

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good

The childminder helps children to settle easily into her care because she takes time to get to know them and their parents. She offers home visits and works flexibly to support the needs of parents and children. She provides children with a healthy and nutritious diet and works in partnership with parents and schools to encourage children to eat healthily. Children have access to plenty of fresh air and exercise. They explore their local community and learn about people from different backgrounds. They investigate forest areas and collect natural resources to use within the setting. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe in the setting and outdoors. She encourages positive behaviour and children play well together, take turns and share their toys. Children learn to be independent and manage their own personal care needs. They use the bathroom appropriate to their stage of development and wash their own hands.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder understands how to safeguard the children in her care. She has knowledge of what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She encourages a two-way flow of communication with parents. She shares information with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in their learning. However, the childminder is not fully conversant with the current requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she is not confident in her understanding of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder is developing the use of self- evaluation to identify her areas of strength and those for improvement. However, she has not identified gaps in her knowledge, to promote her own professional development. Her professional qualification has not equipped her with all the knowledge she needs to enhance her practice. The childminder has updated her training and knowledge of first aid

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provision requires improvement

to enable her to deal with minor injuries should they occur. She keeps accurate and tidy records of accidents, medication administered, allergies and children's attendance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202208 Local authority Essex Inspection number 865164 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994. She lives in Chelmsford, Essex. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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