Schofield Victoria Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 21 March 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 works well with other providers that children attend to ensure they receive continuity in their learning and make good progress.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible resources. Children make independent choices as they play.  The quality of care and teaching is good. The childminder maintains her training to improve her skills and knowledge.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, both outdoors and in the local community.  Children settle well and build good relationships with the childminder. She is skilled in helping them to form secure, emotional attachments and they seek her out for reassurance, enjoying her hugs, encouragement and praise.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who has clear

p.1

This provision is good

behavioural expectations which she clearly communicates to children. Self-esteem is promoted as the childminder speaks kindly and calmly to the children.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assessment processes are not always precise and sharply focused enough to rigorously show children's development and progress over time.  The childminder does not always fully engage parents to contribute details of their children's achievements at home, in order to strengthen the shared approach to supporting children's 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

 develop the good assessment procedures already in place to track children's ongoing progress more rigorously  strengthen the shared approach to children's learning further by encouraging parents to be more fully involved in contributing their knowledge and understanding of their children's achievements.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during child-led and planned activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She sensitively helps children to be aware of different issues relating to their emotional well-being and personal safety. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures which is used to promote children's health and safety. She carries out risk assessments of her home, her pets and on outings, helping to minimise any potential hazards. Self-evaluation is used effectively by the childminder to identify her training needs. This demonstrates her strong commitment to ongoing improvement. The childminder forms good relationships with families, and parents are extremely happy with her provision.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation and assessment techniques which enable her to plan activities based on children's individual interests and developmental needs. Children are encouraged to do new things through purposeful, planned activities. For example, they learn about St. Patrick's Day through craft activities that involve designing their own pots of gold and shamrocks. They discover new things as they use magnifying glasses to search for hidden treasure in the garden. They laugh and enjoy each other's company, playing together cooperatively and helping each other. The childminder interacts well with the children and gets involved in their chosen play. She skilfully questions children, encouraging them to think and develop their own ideas. She encourages them to count and identify colours and she introduces mathematical language. Children are engaged and motivated in their learning because the childminder makes it fun and enjoyable.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. She praises their achievements to help them develop confidence in their own abilities. Children learn about what is dangerous and how to keep themselves safe. They know about fire safety and the procedure for evacuation in an emergency because the childminder regularly practises this with them. Children have good opportunities for daily exercise and fresh air. They enjoy regular trips and outings, and benefit from visits to local parks and organised groups. These experiences extend children's confidence and social skills and support their physical development. They also have good opportunities to learn about the wider world around them.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They express their ideas confidently and develop good language skills. Children are extremely sociable and successfully build friendships. They are keen and confident learners who are very well prepared for their next steps and the move on to school or nursery.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY245867 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 860249 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in North Hykeham in Lincolnshire. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. 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