Jones, Gail

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 25 February 2010

p.1

3

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 Good 2

p.1

3

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

p.1

This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Opportunities to extend children's learning are sometimes missed. Assessments of children's development are not consistently used to plan appropriate next steps in their learning.  Procedures to monitor children's development are not fully embedded in the childminder's practice. As a result, she does not ensure that they make the best possible progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder's self-evaluation lacks rigour. It is not thorough enough to monitor the quality of the provision and identify specific areas for development, to target improvement.  Sometimes, children are not given the most effective support to make the best possible progress in their communication and language development.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 The childminder shares information well with parents and other providers, to support continuity in children's individual care and their learning.  The childminder plans a range of activities that children enjoy. As a result, they are keen to join in and make some progress in all areas of their development.  Children are happy and settled. They have made strong emotional attachments with the childminder, who is caring and supportive.  Risk assessments are effective and maintain a safe environment for children.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 analyse the information gained through observation and ongoing assessment to monitor children's level of achievement; use this information to tailor activities to extend children's individual learning in all areas of their development and track their progress towards the early learning goals.

p.2

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

 develop thorough self-evaluation, so that any weaknesses in practice are quickly identified and addressed through targeted action plans that drive forward future improvement  enhance opportunities for children to think through their ideas and verbalise their thoughts, in order to help them make the best possible progress in increasing communication skills.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and held discussions with her throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including observations and assessments of children's learning, risk assessments, training records, self-evaluation, policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector considered evidence of the suitability checks carried out for all adults within the home.

p.2

who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder makes written observations of children's play. She is aware of their ongoing interests and incorporates these into activities. As a result, children are engaged and motivated. The childminder has recently begun to make regular assessments of children's development. However, monitoring procedures are not yet secure enough, to ensure that all aspects of learning are well planned for. Targeted next steps for children's individual learning are not fully established, to provide consistent challenge to enhance their development. The childminder interacts well with children and joins in their play, providing encouragement. She asks appropriate questions to support their thinking skills. However, children's language development is not maximised at these times. For example, sometimes, she is too eager to propose possible answers rather than letting children think of these themselves and communicate their thoughts and ideas. The childminder promotes

p.3

who attend. This requires improvement

children's counting skills and their creativity. Children use their imagination as they play with the toy farm and feed the dolls. Simple electronic toys enhance children's familiarity with technology. The childminder is helping children to acquire the basic skills to support their future learning.

p.3

good

Children choose to cuddle into the childminder as she reads them a story, demonstrating that they feel emotionally secure. This gives them a sense of belonging and personal confidence. Consequently, children make independent decisions about what they want to play with. They are learning to take appropriate risks, for example, by climbing on equipment in the garden. Children are also learning how to keep themselves safe, as they hold onto the bannister, walking down the stairs. The childminder promotes children's good health, through daily exercise in the fresh air and nutritious snacks. Young children are encouraged to feed themselves, promoting their self-help skills. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations. She uses clear explanation to support children's understanding. For example, children know that they must sit on a chair if they are eating or drinking, to support their safety. The childminder promotes positive

p.3

provision requires improvement

The childminder has a secure understanding of the correct procedures to follow to protect children from potential harm. She has recently attended first-aid training. As a result, she is able to respond to minor injuries, supporting children's well-being. The childminder is aware of the strengths of her provision. Through regular discussion and shared learning records, she gathers parent's views to support her evaluation. However, weaknesses, such as those in monitoring individual children's learning and development, are not identified and acted upon. The recommendation from the previous inspection has not been fully implemented, demonstrating that the drive for sustained improvement is not robust. Parent's comments are positive about the quality of the service the childminder provides.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY296243 Local authority Bury Inspection number 872961 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2010

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Bury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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