Childminder EY470113

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2016 Not applicable

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 helps to support the development of children's key skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning. She promotes the learning of new skills effectively in a variety of fun ways.  The childminder provides a broad range of activities to meet children's individual needs and interests. This helps to motivate children to learn and supports them to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is sensitive, warm and kind towards children. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement. Children build strong relationships with the childminder. This helps to support the development of their confidence and self-esteem.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides a very positive role model. Children are learning good manners. They play cooperatively and listen carefully to others at all times.  Partnerships with parents and early years providers are strong. Parents are happy with

p.1

This provision is good

the service provided by the childminder.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can use reflections on her practice to identify improvements to help provide the very best experiences for all children in her care.  The childminder does not always provide free access to a wide range of reading materials appropriate to the ages of all the children in her care.

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

 enhance the use of the childminder's reflections to identify clear priorities to help provide the very best experiences for all children in her care  extend access to a variety of printed materials for children across the age ranges.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures. She is fully aware of the potential signs of abuse and neglect and understands the process for reporting any concerns. The childminder assesses risks regularly and has effective policies in place to help ensure that she keeps children safe on outings and in her home. Relevant information is exchanged with parents and other early years providers to promote continuity in children's care and learning. The well-qualified childminder applies experience and knowledge from her previous role in a school and her recent training to ensure that the quality of her teaching and learning is good.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's effective teaching encourages children to be motivated learners. She understands her responsibilities relating to the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder regularly observes children during their play. These observations and information from other providers and parents support her planning of sufficiently challenging activities to help children progress. She engages children in conversation about their experiences at home and nursery which helps to support their growing confidence and communication skills. The childminder uses appropriate language to improve children's awareness of numbers, shape and colour. One example of this is when children enjoy playing simple board games. This encourages their concentration and helps them to identify written numerals and promotes other mathematical and problem- solving skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and enjoy spending time with the childminder. The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. She promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children help with age-appropriate tasks and tidy away resources after use. Regular outings in the local area help children to gain an understanding of the wider community. For example, children enjoy visits to the local library, community centre, park and beach. They benefit from exercise and fresh air outdoors and practise their physical skills. The childminder provides healthy meals and children follow good hygiene routines. Children learn about their own culture and those of others through activities and discussions.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least the expected progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are confident and happy learners and are acquiring good independence skills. Children are developing their social skills and they are polite and behave well. Children count and identify shapes as they play, which helps to promote their mathematical skills. Overall, children develop the key skills and attitudes necessary for future learning and are prepared well for school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY470113 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 981667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round from 5.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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