Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 22 January 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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 has a kind and caring manner, responding well to the daily care needs of young children. They form a strong emotional attachment to her and settle well. Children enjoy their time in her company.  The childminder develops strong links with parents, carers and other settings children attend, which helps ensure a consistent approach to children's learning and well-being.  The childminder interacts well with children, encouraging them to learn and setting appropriate challenges and activities that reflect children's interests. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects on her practice and makes good use of the views of parents, children and other professionals to identify priorities and make improvements that benefit the children in her care.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to practise writing, to further develop their good early literacy skills.  At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's creativity and imagination fully.

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

 increase the opportunities for children to practise and develop their early writing skills, to support their literacy development still further  provide even more opportunities for children to use their creativity and imagination.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance and development records.  The inspector had ongoing discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods and her range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed all recommendations from the last inspection. She has gained an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate and made the play areas more exciting for younger children to explore, learn and choose their own play. The childminder has a clear understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and implements these well. She has very effective procedures in place to safeguard children and promote their welfare. For example, she assesses risks to identify and reduce any possible hazards in her home and on local visits in the community. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends a wide range of training opportunities to build on her knowledge and achieve even better outcomes for children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with new parents to identify children's starting points. This guides her initial assessments and helps her to plan a range of relevant activities to help support children's learning from the start. She thoroughly checks and monitors each child's progress, to identify any gaps in their learning and make sure their needs are being met. Children have access to a good variety of indoor and outdoor resources that encourage their curiosity, imagination and challenge. The childminder supports children to use the resources independently, and she skilfully questions and guides children towards achieving their next steps in learning. Children learn to count and they begin to understand early mathematical concepts, including shape and size. Children's communication and language skills develop well. The childminder makes good use of conversations and questioning to challenge children in their learning. Her approach is very effective in helping children to

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

develop their thinking skills and language.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled, and they behave well. The childminder helps children to feel emotionally and physically secure in her setting and to develop good self-esteem. She takes time to get to know the children and their families very well. This enables her to follow children's individual routines and care practices. The childminder provides children with clear guidance that helps them play and share with others. Children have many opportunities during their simple routines, such as snack time and tidy-up time, to help them learn. The childminder promotes children's understanding of how to adopt a healthy lifestyle and enjoy physical well-being. Children eat nutritious food and they learn about the benefits of exercise and fresh air through, for example, regular outings to play parks in the local area.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children become enthusiastic learners who are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. They develop their physical skills well, including through outdoor play, when they are able to climb, run and explore the outside world. They have good access to books and enjoy looking at them, alone or with the childminder.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY334811 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1048948 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Abbeydale area of Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers care each weekday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare 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