Caudwell, Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 4 October 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 demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for her work. The range of improvements that she has put in place reflects the views of all those involved in the provision. These improvements have had a positive impact on the experiences children receive.  The quality of teaching is good. The experienced childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly observes and assesses children's progress and provides a wide variety of purposeful learning experiences. Consequently, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder supports children to celebrate their own cultures and faiths. She celebrates special events in the children's lives and encourages them to recognise those of others in their community. This helps children to develop an understanding of the wider world.  Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming family home. The

p.1

This provision is good

childminder is kind and caring, and responds well to children's individual needs.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to develop problem solving and critical-thinking skills.  The childminder is not always successful in engaging with all parents. They are not given enough encouragement to share information regularly about their children's learning at home. The childminder does not always have enough knowledge of what children know and can do, on which to base her plans for their future learning.

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 more opportunities for children to develop their problem solving and critical- thinking skills.  provide all parents with the encouragement they need, to share information about what their children are learning at home.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used by the children.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of other parents' views expressed in written questionnaires.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder organises and manages her provision well. Documentation is maintained to a high standard and robustly implemented policies and procedures underpin her good practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare and she teaches children ways to keep themselves safe. She has attended further training to secure her knowledge about the correct safeguarding procedures to follow. The childminder actively participates in a local cluster group of childminders, sharing ideas and good practice. The childminder has formed strong partnerships with other early years settings that children attend. She shares resources and information about children's learning with them. Children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning because of this commitment to working together.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans a wide range of activities. The good-quality resources available, both indoors and outside, enable children to make choices within their play. The childminder actively engages children in conversations and asks well-timed questions. For example, she talks to them about the pictures they have created. This successfully promotes children's speaking and listening skills and helps prepare them for reading and writing. Children explore a box of building blocks and quickly start to sort them. The childminder encourages them to look closely at the blocks and describe the colour, shape and size. She makes full use of opportunities to develop children's mathematical language and uses number language as they play.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, relaxed and confident. They are reassured by the familiar daily routines and the childminder's kind and caring nature. The childminder makes every child feel special and valued. She listens when they talk and actively shows interest in the many things they say and do. Children enjoy being in her company and often invite her to join in their play. They enjoy showing her what they know and can do and beam with pride when she praises their efforts and achievements. Children are provided with opportunities to be independent. They confidently help to set up activities and take responsibility for resources when tidying up. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and challenge themselves physically. They also benefit from eating and finding out about healthy foods. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children about the importance of kindness, respect, and good manners. The childminder gives children clear

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

guidance about her expectations for their behaviour and manages any unwanted behaviour calmly and consistently.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder actively encourages children to become independent learners and to develop the key skills needed for school and future life. The assessments the childminder makes enable her to identify any gaps in children's learning and to plan appropriate interventions to support each child.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 302939 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 988312 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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