Childminder in Stockton-on-TeesOfsted inspection, 28 Apr 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2015 28 April 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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Safeguarding is given very high priority. The childminder takes very effective action to minimise hazards and, as a result, children are cared for in a very safe and secure environment.  Children are very well supported in their communication skills. The childminder provides very stimulating environment for children and joins in their play, encouraging verbal communication on a consistent basis.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder maintains a very close yet professional relationship with parents, which supports children's learning and development between home, nursery and the childminder's home.  The childminder provides a very supportive and welcoming environment for children. She develops very close and positive relationships with children, which promotes their sense of belonging and builds their self-esteem.  The childminder is very organised in her provision and has developed very effective

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This provision is good

record-keeping systems, which help her to ensure parents and other professionals are well informed about children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always provided with opportunities to spontaneously practise their early-writing skills.  Children do not always have opportunities to access creative resources and use their own ideas during creative activities.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their early-writing skills, for example, by having mark-making materials more available to children to use during imaginative play  provide even more opportunities for children to access creative resources and use their own ideas during creative activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the rooms used and looked at the outdoor environment.  The inspector discussed an activity undertaken during the inspection, with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times, throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment files and at planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' and children's views provided in letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a very welcoming environment with a range of toys and activities that stimulate and interest children. She provides opportunities for children to explore and play while providing effective support when they need it. However, children are not always given the opportunity to practise their early-writing skills spontaneously, for example, during imaginative play. This is because writing equipment is not easily accessible. Children are not always able to fully express and use their own ideas during creative activities as resources are not freely available. The childminder has developed systems for the very effective exchange of information between, herself and parents, ensuring children's individual needs are met consistently. The childminder completes regular observations of children, which inform assessment summaries covering all seven areas of learning. Her in-depth assessments of children's development include what they

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who attend. This is good

need to learn next in each area to help them achieve. These are used to plan a range of enjoyable activities that promote children's learning and development. This helps children to gain the key skills needed to be prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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outstanding

The childminder places very high importance on children feeling self confident, safe and secure. She provides a very warm and welcoming environment where she ensures children have a strong sense of belonging. For example, there are photographs of children and examples of their creative work prominently displayed in the playroom. Children are free to explore and investigate as the childminder ensures activities which interest and challenge children are easily accessible. The childminder positively promotes children's good health, for example, by providing opportunities for energetic play indoors and outdoors. She also provides healthy snacks and drinks. Children are learning about good hygiene practices as they clean their hands before eating. Children are confident and sociable, through regular attendance at groups where the childminder also helps children to learn about their diverse world.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the learning, development, safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is well organised with policies and procedures, which underpin her good practice. The environment is very safe and secure as the childminder has conducted risk assessments for all areas of her home and ensures the safety and well being of children. For example, physical-safety equipment is in place. The childminder has a very good understanding of procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. She has a strong commitment to her professional development and has gained a formal qualification. She attends regular training in order to improve her provision and inform her practice. Children's development records are well maintained and show individual planning and assessments, demonstrating the good progress children are making.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383169 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 858811 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Stockton on Tees. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a formal qualification in childcare practice.

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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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