Childminder EY431275

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 29 February 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 knows the children well and provides them with a broad range of enjoyable activities that effectively supports their individual development.  The childminder shares information well with parents and other early years settings that the children attend. This helps her to promote a cohesive approach to children's care and learning.  Children develop a good understanding of their local community through numerous outings. They learn to socialise at activity groups and develop their confidence in different social situations.  Children form warm and affectionate bonds with the childminder. She cares for them well and shows them that she values their company. The childminder uses positive strategies, such as praise and encouragement, to help children learn to manage their own behaviour.  Children develop good communication skills and confidently express their needs. They enjoy story times and have ample opportunities to explore books.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to build on children's independence skills. Sometimes, she does things for the children that they could manage by themselves.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify the strengths and weaknesses of most aspects of the provision. However, she does not make best use of it to target professional development opportunities aimed at raising her teaching skills even further.

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 achieve things for themselves  broaden self-evaluation to include undertaking opportunities for professional development that will help to enhance teaching skills to a higher level.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in their activities and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  A range of documentation was looked at, including evidence of the family's suitability, some policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at convenient times during the inspection. The childminder's self-evaluation was looked at and discussed.  The views of parents were taken into account as expressed through testimonials and comments written in the children's records.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the action to take if children are at risk from abuse or neglect. She has updated written procedures to follow. These are shared with parents so that they are aware of her responsibilities to protect children. Children play in a safe environment. The childminder keeps her home clean and tidy and ensures that toys and equipment are suitable for the ages of the children attending. The childminder seeks the views of parents to improve the service she offers. However, the evaluation she carries out is largely concerned with practical matters, such as updating the risk assessments. She does not apply it equally well to identifying professional development opportunities.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children as they play and records their achievements. She talks to parents about children's interests at home so she can include these in the activities she plans. Children sustain their engagement in the activities, showing their keenness to learn. They assemble building bricks, sorting them into colours and shapes and building towers. They play imaginatively with role-play equipment, such as a pretend kitchen with cooking utensils. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. They find out about different climates and learn how different animals live in hot or cold countries. Children enjoy drawing and using finger paints to develop their early writing skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a welcoming environment where they feel safe and have fun. Very young children quickly settle with her and show their confidence as they babble to her and respond to cuddles. The childminder collects detailed information from parents when their children first attend her setting. This helps her to meet their individual needs from the outset. She supports children's all round good health. Children know about handwashing routines and have regular drinks of water. They can be active in the garden or walk to local parks to enjoy physical exercise on large play equipment. The childminder organises resources well so that children can make choices and find what they would like to play with.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

The childminder is a confident practitioner and has a good understanding of how children learn. She effectively tracks children's progress to ensure they are working comfortably in their expected age range. Older children count with eager confidence and understand the importance of letters and sounds. Younger children enjoy sensory play, exploring different textures, colours and materials. Overall, the childminder helps children to become inquisitive learners. Children develop the key skills they need to be ready for the next stage of their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY431275 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 853188 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 February 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She offers her childminding service from 8am to 6pm each weekday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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