Childminder EY476916

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 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 and his co-childminder are committed to continuously improving the quality of care and learning experiences for children. They effectively involve parents and children in the evaluation of the provision to ensure that their views are fully considered.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. He keeps parents well informed about their children's day and progress. Parents are encouraged to continue to share what they know about their child through regular discussions and electronic systems. This enhances continuity of care and learning.  Children show a keen interest in the activities provided and demonstrate an enthusiastic attitude towards learning. Therefore, they make good progress in their development.  Children are very well behaved. They are kind and caring towards one another and older children are very helpful towards the younger children.  Children are developing good levels of independence. They confidently make choices

p.1

This provision is good

about what they play with and manage the routine of the day well. The childminder gives them time and space as they begin to attend to their own self-care needs.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus ongoing professional development opportunities precisely enough on raising the quality of his teaching to the highest level.  The childminder is not able to ensure that gaps in learning are closing as rapidly as possible for all children. This is because the systems in place to assess and monitor children's development from their starting points are not rigorous enough.

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

 strengthen professional development plans so that they are more focused on achieving and attaining outstanding levels of teaching and practice  develop more rigorous ways of assessing and tracking children's development from their starting points.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the childminder and his co-childminder's interaction with the children. The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended relevant training and knows what to do should he have any concerns about children's welfare. He keeps himself up to date with changes to legislation by accessing information on the Local Safeguarding Children Board website. Risk assessments are completed to minimise risks to children. The childminder implements policies and procedures well to protect children. Partnerships with other early years settings that children attend are strong. Information is shared on a regular basis to enhance children's learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment that gives children plenty of choice in their play. He gets down to the children's level and joins in with their activities. The childminder regularly observes children during activities and takes photographs to evidence their learning. He knows the children well and plans suitably challenging activities that help to engage them and build on their interests. The childminder interacts purposefully with the children to support their learning and development. He listens well to them and skilfully asks questions to challenge their thinking and extend their learning. Assessments of children between the ages of two and three years are completed effectively. This helps identify any additional support a child may need.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and relaxed in the care of the childminder. Warm and trusting relationships are evident. Children benefit from regular outdoor activities, such as walks and visits in the community or playing in the childminder's well-resourced garden. This promotes children's physical well-being and provides opportunities to exercise their bodies. Children are learning how to look after themselves and adopt good hygiene practices during daily activities. The childminder provides a balanced diet and mealtimes are social occasions, where they all sit together and chat about their interests. Children's self- confidence is promoted well, as the childminder often praises them and playfully offers a high five.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the essential skills they need to prepare them in readiness for school. Children develop their vocabulary well as the childminder helps them identify the names of the different small-world animals. They develop their small-muscle movements as they cut their own fruit for snack. Children express their ideas and thoughts as they make creations from the play dough and enthusiastically talk about what they have made. Most-able children learn mathematical skills as they count how many peas they have in their pea pods. They also begin to recognise shapes. Children notice what adults do and represent this in their role play. They pretend to cook their dough in the oven and follow safety practices as they use oven gloves to remove their baking safely.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY476916 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 979205 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. He works with a registered childminder. They live in Bradford, West Yorkshire. He operates all year round Monday to Friday, except 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