Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2015 7 June 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 makes accurate assessments of children's development and shares these regularly with parents. This helps her to monitor the progress children make and ensures that parents are fully involved in their children's learning. All children make good progress in their learning in relation to their stating points.  The childminder skilfully supports children's independence in activities and care routines. Children are proud of achieving things by themselves.  Children are happy and have access to a good range of resources as they confidently explore and play. Children show good levels of independence and well-being.  The childminder implements effective procedures to ensure children are safe and secure.  Children behave well and cooperate when playing together. They gain good social skills and form close friendships with one another.  The childminder promotes children's good health successfully. She provides healthy

p.1

This provision is good

snacks, drinks and nutritious food. Children have good opportunities to play outside. They enjoy learning about the local community.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide many chances for children to begin to understand the different purposes of writing, and to learn to recognise letters to further strengthen their literacy skills.

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

 provide every opportunity for children to learn about letters and to try out their early writing skills in their play activities.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, regulatory documentation, suitability records, policies and procedures.  The inspector read comments from parents and children, and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She knows what signs to look out for and what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder uses a variety of strategies to encourage their participation in their children's learning and their feedback on her service. She asks parents to share information about their children's progress at home. This involves parents fully in helping the childminder to meet children's individual learning and care needs. The childminder has a good range of detailed policies and procedures that she implements consistently. She shares these with parents.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills and a secure understanding of all requirements. She uses this knowledge to undertake detailed observations and assessments of children's development. This information helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning so that interventions are put in place to close these gaps swiftly. Children are active learners. They use their imaginations well. For example, in the playhouse they decide to become firefighters to extinguish pretend fires. Children develop a basic understanding of mathematics; they count readily during their play.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder implements effective routines that support children's self-esteem and help them to feel safe and secure. Children benefit from regular physical exercise and fresh air. The childminder makes full use of her environments and nearby amenities. For example, children learn that rabbits like to eat carrots. The childminder acts as a positive role model to children and has clear expectations for their behaviour. She encourages children of different ages to share toys and to be kind to each other. Children enjoy making choices about their play and activities. More capable children attend to their personal needs independently.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are well motived to learn. They make good progress in relation to their starting points and, overall, are well prepared for school. Children gain useful social skills. They enjoy stories and engage in conversations. They grow in independence, for example, when choosing their own toys and helping to prepare the table for lunch.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 511018 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 826245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 8

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Twyning near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. She operates her service all year round from 8am until 6pm. The childminder holds Early Years Professional Status.

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