Childminder in York

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 2015 5 July 2010

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 has high expectations for what the children can do and provides them with activities that ignite their imagination and creative skills. These meaningful activities set good levels of challenge and support children to make good progress.  The childminder provides a homely and welcoming provision. Children's emotional well- being is supported extremely well and they display close attachments to the childminder. Children are confident and freely explore their environment.  The childminder is proactive and works well in partnerships with other providers to share best practice and knowledge. This has a positive impact on the quality of her teaching.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure children benefit from consistency and continuity in their learning and care.  Children participate in age-appropriate tasks, such as helping to prepare activities and

p.1

This provision is good

tidy away resources. This supports children's independence skills and assists in preparing them for school.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have the very best opportunities to use, explore and learn how a variety of technology can be used for different purposes.  The childminder gathers information from parents to contribute to the development of her provision, however she does not yet effectively use this information to target further development.

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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about and use a variety of technology for different purposes  build on existing good strategies for obtaining views from parents to precisely target further development.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of parents during the inspection and spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder displays a good understanding of the statutory and other government requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She confidently describes possible indicators of abuse and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge. This has a positive impact on her teaching practice. She reviews children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning which enables her to plan appropriate support. The childminder demonstrates the capacity to continuously improve over time. However, she does not always successfully review the information from parents to target further development.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. The well-qualified childminder uses her experience and skills to teach children effectively. She sensitively plays alongside children, offering ideas to extend children's play even further. Children are given time to develop their thinking skills and to find solutions to problems they encounter during their play. The childminder's observations and assessments of children's development are accurate. She has a clear understanding of children's skills, abilities and progress, and successfully identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder provides a variety of well-planned activities that fully support children's learning. Children show high levels of imagination during art and craft activities and when acting out roles and as they play with small-world figures. The childminder uses this opportunity to support children's mathematical skills. For example, children are encouraged to recognise colours, shapes and compare numbers. Children take

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

an interest in exploring resources and learn how they can make things work. Nevertheless, children do not have enough opportunities to learn about, and explore, technology.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in the childminder's home as they feel secure with her. She understands and values their individual needs well. The childminder is enthusiastic and regularly offers praise and encouragement throughout the day. This develops children's confidence and self-esteem. Children are well behaved and are deeply absorbed in the highly interesting activities on offer. The childminder provides opportunities to support the development of children's social skills. Children form friendships, learn to share, take turns and respect differences. Children's good health is successfully promoted. They are provided with lots of opportunities to be physically active and enjoy healthy meals and snacks. The childminder takes children on regular group outings in the local area, such as to the park.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They learn to become independent and build their confidence in managing tasks for themselves. They are developing the curiosity and self-motivation which equips them well with the skills they need to progress to the next stage of their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY403381 Local authority York Inspection number 850501 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in York. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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