Childminder EY429877

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 12 February 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

 Partnerships with other providers are strong. Where children attend more than one provision, the childminder is proactive in seeking ways to share information about children's progress and development. This means children's support needs are coordinated and effective.  The childminder uses a range of opportunities to improve her skills and knowledge. Training courses have been, especially, helpful in improving the teaching of both literacy and mathematics through routines and play.  Children, particularly, enjoy being outside. They have opportunities to learn about the natural world by growing and eating fresh vegetables and seeing at first hand how to care for a variety of animals.  Younger children enjoy practising their physical skills. They toddle and run with confidence and respond to gentle reminders to help them consider their safety as they do so. More physically able children have a wide range of resources, such as stilts or

p.1

This provision is good

pedal cars, to further their abilities.  Children learn to be as independent as possible according to their stages of development. Home-made soaps containing small toys encourage children to wash their hands thoroughly and learn essential self-care routines from an early age.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored further strategies to strengthen the good partnerships with parents and help them find different ways in which they can support their children's learning at home.

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 partnership working with parents to share more information and ideas to help them in supporting children's learning at home.

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 discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of parental views by reading letters sent for the purposes of the inspection and speaking with a parent.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to reflect on her practice and improve children's experiences. She has made good progress since her last inspection. Children's development is monitored successfully and the appropriate checks, such as the progress check at age two years, are completed in a timely manner to inform and support the work of other professionals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is a high priority and the childminder and her co-childminder have effective measures in place to keep children safe. For example, children wear fluorescent clothing when out and about and learn about keeping themselves safe in the community. The childminder is knowledgeable about local reporting procedures regarding child protection matters and more recent national legislation regarding safeguarding.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have plenty of scope to explore and follow their own interests. They particularly enjoy playing with toy cars and with the support of the childminder, they learn about the different emergency vehicles available. They learn to share as they are encouraged to push each one to their friends and, in discussion, learn words, such as fast, as it is quickly returned. Children are beginning to count their playthings as they form them into a long line and can identify colours with help. Children's literacy skills are promoted by activities and plenty of displays both inside and outside. Children concentrate well considering their stage of development and have a good understanding of familiar routines. Older children enjoy observing the growth and development of insects while younger children are fascinated when seeing a horse close up for the first time.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and provides them with a home-from-home where they are welcomed by all the family. The childminder promotes children's health by ensuring they have plenty of fresh air as they play outside and visit the local community. Parents are given clear messages about providing children with nutritious meals in their lunchboxes. The childminder diligently follows parents' wishes regarding children's care needs, such as potty training. Children play well together and respond well to instructions or reminders about running carefully outside. In this way, they are learning about how to stay safe as they play. Toys and resources are accessible and are used well to support children's overall learning effectively.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills needed for pre-school and look forward to their move on to other settings. They are interested in activities and are busy for much of the day. Children show their independence as they eat meals and find drinks when they are thirsty. They are becoming more confident in socialising with others and are making themselves understood successfully.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY429877 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1050613 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 26

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with another registered childminder.

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