Childminder EY481753

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 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 is passionate about providing an excellent service. She constantly reviews her provision and has plans for future improvements to the outside space. Her professional development is very important to her, and she has undertaken a wide range of short courses which have had a positive impact on her teaching.  The childminder's communication with parents is extensive. She uses a wide range of methods to ensure parents are very well informed of their children's next steps in learning. She provides information and resources so they can support learning at home.  The childminder makes detailed observations of children's abilities and uses these to carefully identify a wide range of next steps in children's learning. Activities provide children with challenges to develop their abilities. They are making good progress in their social and communication skills, and are well supported to develop their literacy

p.1

This provision is good

skills and mathematical knowledge.  Children form close relationships with the childminder and their friends. They are happy and confident. They are also very well behaved, supportive of their friends and enhance each other's learning. The atmosphere is very positive and encourages children to make the most of learning opportunities.  The childminder's medical training and experience means she is confident in her abilities to care for children with complex health care needs.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Arrangements for professional development are not yet highly focused enough to help assistants achieve excellent standards of teaching.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to develop their own ideas or strategies for doing things, so they are better equipped to solve problems for themselves.

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

 build on arrangements for the professional development of assistants to focus more precisely on raising the standard of teaching as high as possible  give children the support and encouragement they need to develop their own ideas and strategies for doing things.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector read written testimonials from parents and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is proactive in ensuring she has an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding issues and what to do if she is concerned about a child. She undertakes online training courses to ensure her knowledge is current. She regularly reviews risk assessments and ensures that her pet cats and rabbits are cared for and managed appropriately, so there is no risk to the children. The childminder is very organised. She reflects on how she can improve her provision and develops action plans to ensure changes are implemented. She takes parents' and children's views into consideration when planning improvements to her service. Parents are very happy with the provision. They describe the childminder as very professional and are, overjoyed by their child's progress. Detailed information is provided to parents, so they can guide their children's learning at home and build further on the experiences they

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a good range of techniques when teaching children. Conversations, singing and stories are used to extend children's vocabulary and understanding of the world around them. Song and story sacks include props which the childminder uses to extend children's enjoyment and concentration. The childminder is very skilled at helping children to develop their mathematical skills in everything they do. Young children confidently count things, such as the number of legs on a spider, or identify shapes on a toy bus. She shows children how to play with toys and reminds them of past events. She provides a wide range of interesting activities which are designed to link in with children's interests. Displays provide children with opportunities to spontaneously use their growing knowledge of letter sounds. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and has an accurate understanding of their achievements. This means she can track children's

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

progress and identify areas where she needs to provide additional activities to boost their learning. The regular assessments ensure parents and other professionals are well informed about children's abilities.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder monitors children's emotional well-being and discusses any concerns with parents. She implements innovative ideas to support children's feeling of security. For example, she uses maps and pictures to help young children understand where in the country their parent is currently working and when they will be home again. Children have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They use knives with care and skill to make their own sandwiches. They also enjoy many opportunities for regular exercise and understand the necessity of hygiene rules.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are making expected progress in all aspects of their learning and are working comfortably within or beyond the range of development typical for their age. The childminder supports children effectively, so they develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY481753 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 992359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She sometimes works with an assistant. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She will on an occasional basis extend these hours, including providing overnight care, to meet parent's needs. 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