Guest, Susan Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 5 March 2012

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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 Requires improvement 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:

 Activities planned for the children are not matched well enough to their individual needs. Therefore, children do not make the best possible progress.  Although children are well supervised to keep them safe, the childminder does not take all possible steps to ensure that unauthorised persons cannot enter the premises.  An effective system for self-evaluation, that includes the views of children and their parents, has not been established. Consequently, the ability of the childminder to accurately identify her strengths and priorities for improvement is hindered.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder develops kind and caring relationships with children. This effectively supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder and her assistant are well trained in safeguarding and child protection and they know how to recognise signs that may be cause for concern. They supervise children well and both hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder completes the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. Therefore, she is able to identify and act upon any gaps in young children's learning.  Parents are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home. She makes time to talk to them on a daily basis to share information. Consequently, parents are happy with the service provided and feel suitably informed.

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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 the planning of activities to ensure that these match the individual needs of children  ensure that effective procedures are in place to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises.

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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

 improve arrangements to identify and tackle weaknesses in the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that no one can enter the premises without the knowledge of a person who is caring for children on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that no one can enter the premises without the knowledge of a person who is caring for children on the premises (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's learning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of persons living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and through written references.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The quality of teaching requires improvement. This is because some adult-led activities are not well planned and do not match the individual needs of children. As a result, children quickly lose interest. The childminder carries out some observations and assessments and these are shared with parents. She talks with parents and asks them about children's interests at home. From this she provides activities that broadly cover the seven areas of learning. Consequently, children are, generally, gaining some of the skills they need for moving on to the next stage in their learning. The childminder promotes their good communication skills, including helping children to learn English. The childminder helps children to develop their speaking skills. She engages them in purposeful conversations about past and shared experiences. Children have access to a range of resources and can freely choose what to play with. Children readily follow their own interests during play.

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requires improvement

The childminder does not always ensure that unauthorised persons cannot enter the premises without her knowledge. However, the childminder and her assistant are vigilant and ensure that the children are constantly supervised both indoors and outdoors. Children benefit from daily fresh air and confidently develop their physical skills. They enjoy playing outside in the childminder's garden, visiting a range of parks and going on walks in the local environment. Children's good health is well promoted. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to follow appropriate hygiene procedures. For example, children are reminded of the importance of handwashing before snacks and meals. Children are beginning to understand how to keep themselves safe and well. They wear hats in the sun and sit on furniture correctly so they do not fall. Children are happy and have a close bond with the childminder. Parents are welcome to stay with their child

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requires improvement

when they are settling. Children's emotional well-being is fostered, and they are given a sense of belonging and security.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have a sufficiently good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements to ensure they are consistently met. The childminder and her assistant attend regular training courses, including safeguarding, to help them keep their knowledge up to date. They know what to do if they have any concerns about a child in their care. The childminder has recently begun to reflect on her practice. However, she has not identified where the provision needs improvement. Despite her level 3 qualification, the childminder has not recognised weaknesses in teaching. Not enough action has been taken to improve learning outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367557 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 873691 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Droitwich, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides support for children who speak English as an additional language. She holds a relevant 3 qualification. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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