Steele, Kelly

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 3 August 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 childminder provides a welcoming and child friendly environment. She organises resources well to enable children to follow their interests and choose what they want to play with.  The childminder talks to children during their play to encourage them to share and explain safety routines, which supports their communication skills and awareness of safety.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home and this fully supports their emotional well being.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. A three-way flow of sharing development records and discussions enables a joined-up approach towards children learning, which meets individual needs well.  The childminder promotes children's safety at all times, and identifies and minimises risks within the environment. She has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and is confident about what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities, particularly with older children, to strengthen their mathematical development by encouraging them to count, measure, and notice shapes.

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

 include more opportunities for counting during activities and everyday routines, and strengthen children's understanding of shape, measurement and numbers, to develop children's mathematical thinking further.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children playing inside and in the garden.  The inspector looked at children's development records, a selection of policies and procedures, and the accident and medication records.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to some parents and took account of the written views of other parents.  The inspector viewed the areas children play in.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children well and supports them sensitively. She maintains detailed development records and checks children's progress regularly. She identifies children's next steps in learning and plans a variety of activities that meet their individual needs and interests. The quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy exploring the garden. They develop early literacy and creative skills; for example, they use chalks to mark out roadways on the paving. During the inspection, older children drew arrows in the roadway to indicate left and right correctly and got lots of praise. This inspired other children to join in and younger children made marks on the floor to continue the road. Younger children enjoy learning early mathematical skills through activities that capture their interest and improve their matching and counting skills. However, the childminder does not always challenge older children fully in their mathematical thinking during activities. The

p.3

who attend. This is good

childminder provides good opportunities for children to enjoy pretend play. Children develop their imagination as, for example, they pretend to be doctors and take it in turns to make each other better.

p.3

good

Children feel safe and secure and, as a result, they are eager and ready to learn. The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They develop physical skills as they delight in the challenging and enjoyable activities the childminder provides for them outdoors. Older children understand about germs and why they must wash their hands before eating, which prepares them well for school. Children engage confidently with the childminder and each other. They play well together and like to involve the childminder in their play.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements and meets them well. She evaluates her practice and involves parents and children in this process, to set clear targets for improvement. She completes training that supports her professional development, which has a positive impact on children's safety and learning. The childminder checks children's achievements on a termly basis and shares and agrees children's next steps in learning with parents. Parents spoken to during the inspection are happy and feel they are part of their child's learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY227367 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 846969 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 August 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Aldershot, Hampshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday, all day, for most of the year. She holds a relevant childcare 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