Childminder EY410563

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 18 January 2012

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 creates a warm and welcoming environment where children settle and enjoy themselves.  Children show that they feel extremely safe, secure and happy in the childminder's home. They form close relationships with her and her own children.  Parents feel welcome and appreciate regular exchanges of information about their children's care and learning and development. This helps to provide continuity for children.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They share resources. They are encouraged to help each other, be kind and consider each other's feelings. They have excellent manners, saying please and thank you. These social skills prepare them well for the move on to school.  The childminder reflects on her practice. She takes account of the views of parents and children to continually improve the service she offers.  Children are making good progress in their early communication and social skills. The

p.1

This provision is good

childminder provides meaningful conversation and introduces new words and phrases. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is skilled in using every opportunity to extend children's learning. She promotes their mathematical skills as she encourages them to count and remember the names of shapes.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough information about children's current interests, learning and development achieved at her home with other settings they attend.

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

 create even further opportunities for sharing information about children's interests and achievements when they attend other settings, including full-time school.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the main playroom and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and through the written feedback provided.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and risk assessments.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about children's welfare. Policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice to promote children's well-being and safety. The childminder evaluates her practice and invites feedback from parents and children to continually make improvements. The childminder works with other settings children attend by sharing some information and messages for parents. Daily discussions between parents and the childminder ensure both parties work together for the best outcomes for children. Parents say, 'Thank you and your family for welcoming my child so warmly and helping him to develop so well'.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is very good. The childminder knows the children very well, which means she can plan ways to help them make progress in their learning and development. With direct access to all resources, children are motivated to make their own choices in activities. Children enjoy learning about numbers and they are keen to join the numbered dots in puzzle books. They recognise numbers to at least 20 and are amazed when they complete the puzzle to reveal a 'monster'. Children ask the childminder to play board games with them. She recognises that some children are developing leadership skills and encourages them to implement new rules for games. In the garden, they play on slides, jump on trampolines and play imaginatively in the playhouse.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they feel extremely safe, secure and happy in the childminder's home. They form close relationships with her and her own children. The childminder creates a very welcoming and nurturing environment. Children behave very well as they are encouraged to share resources and wait their turn during activities. The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements. This enhances their self-esteem and gives them confidence in their abilities. Children are encouraged to meet their own care needs and to develop their self-help skills. For example, they wash their hands before eating lunch, then wipe their mouths when they finish. Children enjoy nutritious, freshly prepared meals which the childminder provides. Visits to local parks give children the space to run freely and help develop their physical skills.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good progress given their starting points. There are high expectations for what they can achieve, helping them to become successful learners and confident individuals. Children are very sociable and enjoy good relationships with the childminder and her family. Children play and learn together, forming friendships and improved self-esteem. Children speak with secure knowledge about things that interest them, continually improving their communication skills. Overall, children develop a very good foundation to support their future learning as they move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY410563 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 874248 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Gedling, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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