Childminder in Hartlepool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 29 April 2010

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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

 Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported through a well-organised, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environment.  Children enjoy a variety of activities and experiences which support them to learn a wide range of skills across all areas.  Children form very strong bonds with the childminder. She is sensitive to their needs and knows them well as individuals. She offers very flexible systems for families so that children who are new to the setting settle well.  The childminder is a very good role model. She has high expectations of children and supports them to behave well and to be sensitive and considerate of the needs of others.  Children are helped to keep safe in the setting. The childminder understands how to keep them free from harm and the action to take if she has concerns about their welfare. Health and safety procedures are robust and seen in practice.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is reflective, continuously updates her knowledge and practice to ensure that her setting is of high quality, and meets the changing needs of all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not take opportunities to extend children's awareness of numbers and counting.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to play imaginatively.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their knowledge of numbers and counting  provide more opportunities for children to play imaginatively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, learning journals, planning and assessment files and risk assessments.  The inspector observed children inside and outside and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all members of the household.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good and all children make good progress from their starting points, in all areas of learning. The childminder supports children's learning and development well by matching activities to their needs and interests. She stays close to children as they play and intervenes to extend their understanding and thinking. The childminder supports language acquisition very well and children become confident talkers, happy to share their ideas and views. Generally, children are very well supported to develop an understanding of mathematical skills, language and concepts. However, occasionally the childminder misses opportunities to help children link their play to numbers and counting. The childminder works well with parents to support children's learning, and regular, effective communication helps parents feel well informed. She works with parents to ensure that children have the skills and are ready for school, when the time comes.

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good

Children have a lovely time in the setting, independently accessing the toys, equipment and experiences on offer. They demonstrate confidence, are keen to learn and have an interest in the world around them. Children enjoy developing their physical skills in the outdoor area and on regular visits to the beach, farm and local nature reserve. They also enjoy attending groups in the community, where they meet and mix with children they will go to school with. They develop the ability to play cooperatively. The childminder encourages and praises considerate behaviour. Children are supported to develop self-care skills and to understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder checks the environment for potential risks and ensures that children are closely supervised. Children enjoy healthy snacks, meals and drinks and are supported to learn how to live healthy lifestyles. Generally resources are of a high quality and varied. However, there are not

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good

enough opportunities for children to play imaginatively.

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provision is good

The childminder meets the requirements and has a very good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is well qualified and committed to improving her practice through training and working with colleagues. Observation, assessment and planning are very good. Children's progress is regularly reviewed and any gaps in learning are planned for. The childminder has a very good understanding of the importance of assessing additional needs and providing interventions quickly. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are very good. Their views are valued and taken into account when planning for children's learning. The childminder has good relationships with the local school and is proactive in sharing information, which helps to promote children's continued learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343700 Local authority Hartlepool Inspection number 863010 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Hart, Hartlepool. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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