Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 August 2015 2 May 2012

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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She makes good use of information gained from her observations of their play to identify the next steps in children's developmental progress.  Children have opportunities across the seven areas of learning as the childminder monitors the range of activities being provided effectively.  The childminder and her assistant develop warm and caring relationships with the children. They are effective in settling children into the setting and getting to know them well.  Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe due to clear messages from the childminder. For example, young children learn how to carefully and successfully navigate the stairs within her home.  The childminder is an effective role model to support the practice of her assistant. The childminder is keen to make the most of professional development opportunities in

p.1

This provision is good

order to develop her knowledge further.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the potential indicators of abuse and neglect, and is confident in following her procedures to report any concerns. She demonstrates she can keep children safe from harm.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assessments of children's progress are not always effectively informed by information gained from parents about children's achievements at home.  The childminder does not always consider how best she can use the views of children when evaluating the effectiveness of her provision, in order to identify further targets for improvement.

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

 extend the range of strategies used to gather information from parents about children's achievements at home to inform ongoing assessments of children's progress  enhance self-evaluation further, by making more effective use of children's views when identifying targets for development.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor area and jointly evaluated practice with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures, risk assessments and accident forms.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her professional development, by sampling the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector considered the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in her home.

p.2

who attend. This is good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points, due to good quality teaching. The childminder plans a variety of opportunities for children to explore and build confidence within the environment. This supports them to develop the attitudes which prepare them well for school. Children are well supported to develop their listening and attention skills, and the childminder effectively role models words to extend children's vocabulary. The childminder provides a variety of opportunities for children to experiment with mark making, effectively supporting their early writing skills. Parents are asked to provide information about children's developmental starting points and the childminder makes good use of this information. However, the childminder has not devised a fully effective method of encouraging all parents to share ongoing information about their children's achievements at home. Parents are kept well informed by the childminder of the

p.3

who attend. This is good

children's daily activities while in her care.

p.3

good

Children's self-confidence and self-esteem are very well supported. The childminder uses a variety of strategies to help children make choices about what they would like to do. This also promotes their engagement. She has created a welcoming environment in which children can choose where they would like to play or have quiet time. The childminder's daily routines are flexible and based on the needs of individual children. She obtains purposeful information from parents when children first begin attending to ensure she is able to fully cater for their individual dietary requirements and daily routines. Children's health is well promoted as they are supported through daily hygiene routines and offered opportunities for physical exercise in the local area. The childminder and her assistant are vigilant in identifying and minimising any potential hazards to children's safety. This makes a positive contribution to children's physical well-being.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensures all requirements are met. She has devised effective systems to monitor the educational programmes, in order to ensure that children have opportunities to progress across all seven areas of learning. The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates good quality teaching for her assistant to enhance his practice. Her assistant has been appropriately vetted and holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This ensures that both the childminder and her assistant have the relevant knowledge and skills to respond appropriately in emergency situations. The childminder has an accurate understanding of how her setting could be further developed. She obtains the views of parents both verbally and through questionnaires. Parents report that they are pleased with the care and experiences offered by the childminder. However, the

p.3

provision is good

childminder does not always make best use of the opinions or views of children, when targeting areas for development.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY431018 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 853157 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Southport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant on a part-time basis. She holds a relevant early years degree.

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