Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 2015 19 August 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 well-qualified childminder is passionate about providing a good quality service for children and their parents. She proactively seeks and attends training, and regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders. As a result, she keeps up to date with changes in law and new initiatives, and is continually refining her practice, knowledge and skills.  The childminder interacts really well with children. She frequently encourages children to recall events, describe what they are doing, solve problems and imaginatively represent their ideas. As a result, children become confident communicators and attentive listeners.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder, who provides them with a caring and loving environment. She has an excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, and health and safety risks are effectively identified and minimised.  The childminder maintains strong relationships with parents, and there is a constant

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This provision is good

two-way flow of information, expertise and experience. The childminder values the important role parents play in their child's learning and development, and parents hold her in high esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established high-quality links with other early years provisions to help her to provide the best possible learning experiences for children.  The childminder does not have many resources available for use in her garden, that help to enhance children's physical skills and muscle strength.

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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 communication with staff at other early years settings that children attend, so they fully benefit from a shared understanding and a common approach to supporting their progress  enhance children's learning and development while playing outdoors, for example, by providing even more resources for use in the garden, that help to enhance children's physical strength, agility, balance and coordination.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection, and observed children engage in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, and viewed the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress and successfully develop many of the skills needed for school and future life. This is because they are happy, safe and motivated to learn. The childminder provides lots of interesting experiences that accurately reflect children's needs and successfully builds on their interests. Children often initiate their own activities, and the childminder takes care not to intervene in their play unnecessarily. As a result, children learn to play, explore, and solve problems independently. The childminder regularly observes children, and confidently describes their individual needs, interests and personalities. She records some of the information she observes, and maintains regular communication with parents about their child's experiences. However, highly effective links have not yet been firmly established between the childminder and the other early years settings that some children attend. Comprehensive information about teaching

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who attend. This is good

methods, children's learning and their experiences are not consistently exchanged. Consequently, children's progress is not always supported to the highest level.

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good

The childminder meets children's emotional and physical needs well. She uses a good range of strategies to help children adjust to change. For example, the childminder encourages parents to leave their child for short periods of time, before the start of any minding arrangement. This is so their child can gradually get used to unfamiliar people and a new environment. The childminder and parents work in close partnership to support children's growing independence and to promote healthy eating. Children benefit from regular outings and often visit local community groups, play centres and parks. As a result, children are physically active and experience plenty of fresh air. Also, they develop good social skills, and learn about nature and the world around them. However, children do not have access to many physical-play resources in the childminder's garden. For example, the childminder does not have many bikes, and there are no slides or climbing

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good

apparatus. Consequently, some opportunities to develop children's all-round physical skills and muscle strength are not maximised.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and implements these effectively. The childminder notifies Ofsted of significant events. Appropriate steps are taken to ensure that all adults living and working in the home are suitable to be around children. All required documents are maintained well, and the childminder's home is safe and clean. The childminder shows a strong capacity and desire for improvement. She is constantly reflecting on her practice, and actively seeks the views of parents and children to help shape her service. In addition, she routinely assesses children's progress, and regularly reviews the quality and effectiveness of the experience that she provides. Consequently, the childminder knows her strengths and weaknesses and as result, children's individual needs are met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226610 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 866296 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in South Wigston, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a recognised early years 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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