Mascarenhas, Deborah Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 October 2015 13 April 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

 Children play and learn in a safe and welcoming environment. They have a close attachment with the childminder, which effectively supports their care and learning.  The arrangements for safeguarding children are well established. The childminder regularly reviews her policies and procedures and implements these carefully to ensure that children remain safe.  Children are happy and very settled in the childminder's home. Her friendly and nurturing approach helps children to feel secure, which fully supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a wide range of experiences and good teaching techniques that help children make good progress in their learning. She engages in conversations with the children, allowing them to take the lead to talk about their interests.  The childminder organises her resources and toys well so that children make independent decisions.  The childminder reflects on her practice and keeps up to date with her knowledge and

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best of all opportunities to encourage children's developing understanding of adopting a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder does not take every opportunity to extend children's knowledge of how things work to fully promote their understanding of the world.

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 children's understanding of different foods and food preparation to increase their understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle  provide opportunities to promote children's understanding of simple technology across the learning environment.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed resources available to the children in the setting.  The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation and the childminder discussed children's next steps in learning.  The inspector sampled records of children and the childminder's documentation.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, reflecting on her practice.  The inspector had a tour of the setting and viewed the areas used for childminding purposes.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder clearly understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She gathers detailed information about the children's good levels of progress. This is shared with their parents and used to identify next steps in their children's learning. The childminder uses helpful strategies to promote personal routines, which encourage children to become independent. She communicates daily with parents, maintaining a good range of policies, which she shares and discusses with them, so they understand her role and responsibilities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows procedures well to keep children safe, including what to do if she has a concern regarding a child's welfare.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of experiences to promote children's learning and development. She gathers information from parents regarding children's starting points when they first attend and undertakes regular observations and assessments to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder uses this information to plan activities that support children to make good progress. This prepares them for their future learning and as they move on to school. The childminder places a good focus on supporting children's language and communication. She encourages children to learn about positional language throughout their play, which promotes their mathematical development. Children enjoy having conversations with the childminder and readily relay events from home. This helps to strengthen their communication skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment, where children form secure bonds. As a result, children settle quickly and are confident to play and explore. The childminder organises her resources and toys well, so that children make independent decisions. They behave well, with the childminder's tailored support. She acts as a good role model, providing constant praise and encouragement. Children show high levels of self-esteem as the childminder explains how their kindness has a positive impact on their friends. The childminder maintains a safe environment for all children through daily checks. Children gain knowledge of how to keep safe, for example, as they regularly practise emergency evacuations.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, particularly in their communication and numeracy. This helps to prepare them well for their move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 153621 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 841923 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates her service on weekdays throughout the year.

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