Wolfenden, Sarah Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2016 28 April 2009

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has created an exceptionally stimulating, safe and warm environment for children. Children are highly engaged in the wide range of outstanding activities that the childminder provides.  Children make fantastic progress in their development and are working well beyond the level typical for their age.  Children's behaviour is impeccable and they show excellent care and concern for their friends.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is outstanding. She meticulously observes and skilfully interacts with children to develop their learning further.  The childminder is highly efficient at monitoring children's progress and extending their development needs to ensure any gaps close rapidly.  The care and emotional needs of children are particularly well supported. There are exceptionally secure relationships between the childminder and children.  The partnerships between the childminder and parents are outstanding. The excellent

p.1

This provision is outstanding

ongoing communication with parents ensures that their input and involvement in children's learning and development are consistent.  The childminder's extensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures helps ensure the safety of children.

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

 continue to extend children's excellent learning about the printed word across all areas of the environment, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outside.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and the qualification of the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the environment, such as mealtimes.  The inspector spoke with and took account of comments made by parents.  The inspection spoke to children and the childminder, when appropriate, throughout the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder attends relevant safeguarding training and has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities if she has concerns about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is constantly reflective of her practice. She continuously seeks out new and innovative ways to improve and develop exciting and enjoyable learning experiences for children. The childminder plans to extend children's already excellent learning about the printed word across all areas of the environment. Other ideas include creating a 'bug hotel' to promote learning for children who prefer to be outside. The childminder places an incredibly high emphasis on her professional development and extending her extensive knowledge. The childminder actively seeks out the views of others and is always open to new ways of working.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are highly motivated to question, explore and learn, and clearly delight in being with the childminder. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to assess children's individual starting points and accurately and precisely identifies their learning needs. She takes meticulous care in planning activities that include children's interests as well as their learning needs. Children are extremely keen on learning outdoors and on outings. For example, they regularly visit the farm, parks and take part in local community activities. This helps children to gain an excellent sense of their surroundings and understanding of the world around them.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder follows excellent health and hygiene practices. She is highly effective as she quickly anticipates children's physical and emotional needs. The childminder is particularly sensitive to any concerns children may have and deals with these swiftly. Children willingly support and help each other, for example, some go to get everyone's shoes and give them to the correct child. The childminder promotes children's negotiation skills extremely well. For example, children make excellent use of the sand timer to help them share and take turns. Children gain an exceptional awareness of which foods are healthy. For example, they choose beetroot, tomato, cucumber and yellow pepper to have with their hummus wraps. The childminder is highly effective as she encourages children's independence. For example, children are extremely confident as they spread their own hummus, roll their wraps and peel satsumas for lunch.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Outcomes for children are outstanding. The children are making rapid progress and are working well beyond their age-appropriate level. Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY294881 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 826993 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2009

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Beckenham. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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