Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 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 carries out regular risk assessments of her home. This helps her ensure that risks are either minimised or removed and that the environments children spend time in are safe.  Parents contribute to their children's learning in various ways, such as verbal and written feedback. This helps the childminder to gain an all-round picture of each child's starting points and supports their ongoing continuity of learning and care.  The childminder has a wide range of policies and procedures that helps to support the safe running of the service she provides. It is discussed and shared with parents to make sure that they are kept well informed about the service she provides.  The childminder consistently recognises children's achievements. She helps to raise their self-esteem through enthusiastic praise and encouragement which they thoroughly enjoy.  Feedback from parents demonstrates their high level of satisfaction with the service

p.1

This provision is good

provided. Comments show that parents feel their children are safe in the care of the childminder and that they enjoy spending time with her.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, young children do not have sufficient time to think and respond during planned activities to further promote their language skills.  On occasions, the childminder steps in too readily during young children's activities to redirect their learning without allowing them sufficient time to work things out by 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

 provide even more opportunities for young children to develop their speech and language skills during planned activities  review the level of support provided to children during planned and chosen activities to make the most of spontaneous opportunities for them to persevere and learn independently.

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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly spends time evaluating the service that she provides to families. She takes account of the views of parents and children and uses this information to help her make decisions about how to develop her service. The childminder has completed a wide range of training opportunities to help her improve her knowledge. For example, she has increased her understanding of how to support children with autism. Parents' feedback demonstrates that the childminder shares a wide range of information with them about their children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself updated with local procedures. She has a good understanding about what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's starting points to make accurate plans to meet their needs from the very start. She uses her ongoing observations and assessments of children's progress, along with information about their interests, to plan activities that capture their imaginations. For example, she successfully uses children's love of cars to engage them in craft activities. Children show their developing physical skills as they carefully push role play cars through paint. They learn how to carefully shake a small container from side to side, in order to make glitter fall onto their creations. Children show that they are able to maintain focus and concentration for periods of time. For example, they competently use a spade to methodically scoop up and move sand from one place to another.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they are happy and secure in the childminder's care. They are confident to seek her out for support when needed. This demonstrates the strong bonds that they have built with her. Children behave well and learn how to keep themselves safe. They respond quickly and positively to the childminder when reminded why they should not put paint into their mouths. The childminder ensures that children learn about healthy lifestyles through activities and age-appropriate discussions. For example, they enjoy regular exercise during visits to local parks and soft-play facilities. The childminder encourages children to manage some of their own personal needs, such as cleaning their hands after messy play.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

The childminder reviews children's development levels regularly. This helps her to make sure that action can be taken quickly if a child requires extra support. Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. They are interested and motivated to take part in play. Children are learning skills that prepare them for well their next stage of development and move to school. They are able to confidently communicate their needs and demonstrate good levels of interest and curiosity.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY486667 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1006497 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Harlow. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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