Childminder EY219438

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 12 December 2011

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses her exceptional knowledge to provide excellent outcomes for children. Assessment information shows that children make exceptional progress in their development based on their starting points and are extremely well prepared for their next stage in learning.  The childminder knows the children extremely well and children build exceptionally warm and trusting relationships. The childminder is extremely enthusiastic and takes every opportunity to help children continually thrive in this enriching environment.  The childminder has a deep commitment towards improving her professional skills. She is very well informed and knowledgeable about current early years practice. She has attended wide-ranging training courses, which helps enable her to consolidate and expand her already exceptional understanding of her role and responsibilities.  Children access an enriching range of exciting and innovative play equipment and

p.1

This provision is outstanding

stimulating resources designed to help capture their imagination and interest. For example, they search for 'hidden treasure' and there is lots of surprise when they find jewels. Children count and sort the different coloured jewels and use extremely descriptive language, such as, 'shiny, sparkly and beautiful'.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. Children fully immerse themselves in all activities and demonstrate continuous and extraordinary behaviours for 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

 encourage parents to offer even more ideas and suggestions of how to further improve the already excellent provision.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the inside and outside play spaces.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents, received on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent commitment to promoting children's safety. She has a very good understanding of her duty to protect children and to keep them safe from harm. The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision extremely effectively with a keen focus on continual improvement for children. For example, her extremely detailed self-evaluation identifies well-targeted strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder works in excellent partnership with parents and other agencies and regularly seeks their views. For example, recent questionnaires from parents show that they are extremely happy with the provision. However, the childminder is keen to extend this aspect to help her make even further improvements.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally skilled in supporting children's learning. For example, she uses highly effective questioning, animated storytelling and well-defined explanations to help ensure that children fully understand what they are learning. Resources are of exceptional quality and are carefully selected to help ensure that all areas of learning are delivered effectively. Rigorous attention to detail in planning and assessing children's progress helps enable their achievements to be carefully and accurately tracked. For example, the childminder uses a colour-coded system which helps her to identify and address gaps in children's learning rapidly.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy, relaxed, and comfortable in the childminder's care. She fully values their contributions, for example, she takes every opportunity to seek their views. The childminder praises and rewards them for their efforts, no matter how small, helping to enhance their self-esteem extremely well. For example, she very proudly displays children's art and other creations in a 'gallery'. The childminder adopts extremely high standards of healthy practices and encourages the children to do the same. Children listen attentively and take turns to speak, demonstrating that they understand the importance of valuing others' contributions, and this helps to promote tolerance and respect.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely motivated, enthusiastic learners with high levels of curiosity and imagination. Children are extremely eager to learn and show very high levels of concentration and perseverance. For example, while out in the garden checking on their growing seeds and searching for minibeasts, children were reluctant to come inside even when it started raining. Children independently select toys and tidy away, strengthening their literacy and mathematical skills even further as they do so. For example, they read the labels and match toys to the correct container.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY219438 Local authority Merton Inspection number 826339 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm.The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification.

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