Childminder EY481944

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 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 Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is good

 Children are extremely confident, happy and settled. They take part in a wide range of stimulating activities that interest them and motivate them to learn. They make good progress in their development.  The home is organised to provide a highly inviting, rich and varied learning environment for children. For instance, children play in an extremely well planned playroom at the top of the garden. They happily choose from the excellent variety of resources and play materials that are easily available indoors and in the garden.  The childminder has excellent, warm and caring relationships with children and is highly attentive to their individual needs. Children flourish in her care.  Parents receive a warm welcome and have positive relationships with the childminder.  The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and makes changes that have a positive impact on outcomes for children. For instance, she regularly reviews activities

p.1

This provision is good

and resources to help children benefit from new and exciting challenges.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share as much information as possible with parents to help them further support children's individual learning at home.  The childminder has not fully extended opportunities for children to share their views and contribute to identifying areas for improvement at the setting.

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

 review and improve the methods used to encourage parents as fully as possible to extend their child's learning at home further  extend the involvement of children further in the monitoring and evaluation of the setting to make reasonable changes to their experiences based on their input.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder in the house, the playroom and the garden.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice, and about children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector spoke to parents, read parent questionnaires and took account of their views.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare and she keeps her knowledge up to date. She is well organised, professional and chooses to keep comprehensive records. The childminder monitors children's progress and the learning programme closely to help her identify and close any gaps as quickly as possible. She continually develops her practice, such as making good use of training opportunities. For example, a course helped her to extend how she supports children's early writing and offers them new experiences. The childminder regularly invites feedback from parents and welcomes their comments.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely to help her plan activities that they enjoy. She skilfully supports children's language and communication skills. For instance, she encourages conversations and gives children time to express their ideas. The childminder responds to children's interests well. For example, when children found some caterpillars on a leaf, she encouraged them to examine them closely with a magnifying glass. She gives children time to practise new skills and solve problems for themselves. Children like to learn about the wider world, for instance, by sharing their experiences and using home languages in the setting. For example, they tasted Portuguese food and looked at photographs of places that the childminder had seen on holiday.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model. Children behave extremely well, and routinely show care and concern for each other. The childminder ensures settling-in sessions are highly individual to help children feel secure very quickly. She provides exceptional support for them to develop high levels of independence. For example, young children very confidently spread their own toppings on their bread. They gain an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. For example, they easily remember which foods are good for them and talk about how their body works. The childminder skilfully helps children learn to recognise possible hazards and stay safe. For instance, children stop and think about the safest way to carry their chair.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They play very well together, learn to negotiate, share and take turns. They are highly independent, and make choices and decisions about their day. Children become confident communicators with strong social skills. They concentrate on activities well and are eager to learn. They count as they play and solve simple problems. Children are well-prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY481944 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 991939 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children each weekday, throughout the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 5.

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