Wilson, Eileen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 1 December 2008

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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 children with a range of stimulating and interesting activities that cover the seven areas of learning.  The childminder is skilful in using timely and appropriate questioning with children. She uses new vocabulary and talks to them as they play. This means children are developing well in their communication and language, in readiness for their future learning.  Children are clearly happy and settled because the childminder provides a very warm, welcoming and friendly environment. This supports children's emotional well-being and results in children being confident, motivated and active learners. Children show that they are ready for their next stages in learning, including their eventual move to school.  The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals, which take into account children's dietary requirements, and they have access to drinks throughout the day. This means children are adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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This provision is good

 The childminder teaches children to behave safely and sensibly as they move around her home, play with toys and use equipment. They contribute to keeping the environment safe by tidying away toys when they have finished with them.  The childminder is well-qualified. She is reflective, motivated to improve and has taken positive steps towards this by taking part in training and higher education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet fully involve all parents in the assessment and support of their child's progress.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to learn about their own family backgrounds and those of others.

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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 existing good partnerships with parents, by encouraging them to contribute more to the assessments made of their child's learning and providing them with better information about how they can support their child's learning at home  enhance learning for children by enriching opportunities for them to further explore their diverse backgrounds, home cultures and languages, and to learn about similarities and differences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector evaluated learning activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation, and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the provider's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires and written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching by the childminder is consistently good. Children have great fun as they engage in small-world play. The childminder supports this well, knowing how and when to join in to extend play. This ensures that children are motivated and remain interested and enthusiastic about what is taking place. The environment is welcoming and stimulating. Children have access to a large selection of resources to explore and enjoy. However, the childminder does not always use the environment and resources to promote diversity. This means that children are not able to fully celebrate the similarities and differences they share with others. The childminder has an effective system in place to track children's progress. The system of recording children's starting points is thorough and shows that they are making good progress. This is done using photographs and frequent observations, which are fed into an online system. However, the childminder

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who attend. This is good

does not always encourage parents to contribute to the assessments made of children's learning. In addition, she does not always share information with parents about how they can further support their children's learning at home.

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good

Children behave very well in the childminder's care because she has a good understanding of the importance of using age-appropriate techniques to reinforce positive behaviour. She speaks clearly to children and encourages them to make eye contact so she knows that they are listening. In addition, the childminder works very closely with parents to ensure consistency and she is a very good role model to the children. This further helps them to learn right from wrong. Children's good health is promoted well by the childminder. They have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and the childminder follows effective daily routines. For example, they go on regular walks to parks and other places of interest and play in the garden on rockers and sit-and-ride toys. The childminder ensures that, although children are young, they learn about hygiene. She gives clear explanations as she wipes their hands before and after eating.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding procedures and knows how to manage a concern about a child's welfare, should the need arise. Her training is current and effective, which allows children to remain safe and secure whilst in her care. An accident record is in place and all incidents are reported to the parents in a confidential manner. Furthermore, policies and risk assessments are robust and completed on a regular basis to ensure that the children in her care are kept free from harm. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. This is reflected in her planning and assessments. As a result, children in her care are making good progress towards the early learning goals, in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225560 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 871361 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Bottesford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at a level 4.

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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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