Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 September 2015 3 November 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder uses effective teaching techniques. She offers children a wide range of structured activities and play opportunities. These support them in making good progress in their learning.  The childminder uses effective questions to extend children's vocabulary and promote their communication skills. Children are able to share conversations and wait for responses from others before talking.  Children have trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they are happy in her care as they easily approach her for support and enjoy her relaxed manner. Consequently, they play confidently, enjoy their learning and make good progress in their development.  Children benefit from exciting opportunities to develop their physical skills through daily opportunities to play in the garden and on regular visits to the park and nature walks.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She talks with them about

p.1

This provision is good

activities and successfully supports them in extending their children's learning at home.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with some other settings are not fully explored to share children's learning more extensively and offer more consistency in making the best possible progress.

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 arrangements for sharing information with other settings about children's learning and development to ensure that they receive a consistent approach to their learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the house and garden and talked with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shows a true commitment to making continuous improvements to her service. She takes into consideration the views of parents and children and uses these to make successful changes. The childminder updates her knowledge and skills continuously through training and shares information within a childminding network. Parents make very positive comments about the childminder's service. They appreciate the flexible approach towards their children's care. However, the childminder has not established effective partnerships with all other settings that children attend, in order to support consistent approaches to

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an interesting and stimulating environment, both indoors and outside. She knows children well, and ensures there is a good balance of planned and spontaneous play opportunities. Children receive good attention, have fun and are making good progress. Accurate observations show how children are developing consistently in their expected development bands and are acquiring skills for their next steps in learning. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She enthusiastically joins in their play, encouraging conversation and enabling children to talk about what they know. The childminder introduces counting, shape and colour recognition and early writing opportunities into activities. As a result, the childminder supports children's development well and provides a solid base for future progress and learning experiences as they move on to their next stage in learning.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in this calm environment. They build positive relationships with the childminder and other children. The childminder ensures children play safely through close supervision and guidance. She encourages parents to send healthy meals for their child and the childminder talks to them about healthy eating. The childminder is a good role model through being happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively using praise and encouragement, and is consistent in her approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good.

p.3

Outcomes for children

Children are making good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills well. For example, she encourages children to feed and dress themselves, and use the toilet with minimal support. These skills help to prepare children for the move on to nursery and school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY360089 Local authority Essex Inspection number 857592 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Loughton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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 reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

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