Childminder EY482678

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 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 provides excellent opportunities to help young children develop their communication and language skills. For example, children use sign language and are encouraged to make the sounds of animals that they see in books. They respond positively, enriching their communication skills and using sounds in context.  The childminder supports children extremely well to learn about the world around them. She gives them first-hand experiences, such as planting, nurturing and growing fresh fruit and vegetables. Children also learn about the life cycle of animals, such as frogs in the childminder's garden. Children enjoy trips into the local community and beyond.  Young children have developed strong bonds with the childminder. They spontaneously cuddle up to her and look to her for help and comfort when needed. This demonstrates that children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder pays close attention to promoting the development of her service. She

p.1

This provision is good

encourages children, parents and other professionals to share feedback about her practice. This information is used by her to effectively promote and support the continuous development and sustainability of her service.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Very young children are not always able to make independent choices about what they want to play with.  The childminder does not consistently gain detailed initial information from parents about children's capabilities and development, in order to help her build on their initial skills more precisely.

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 further opportunities for very young children to make independent choices about what they play with  seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development on entry, in order to plan more precisely for their immediate learning needs.

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

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she regularly attends child protection training. She keeps updated with changes to local safeguarding requirements and amends her policy accordingly. The childminder has undertaken specific training to make sure that she understands how to support vulnerable families. This helps her to recognise children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. Other training completed by the childminder has helped her to enhance her understanding of specific aspects of childcare practice. For instance, how to support children's emotional well-being. Effective risk assessments are carried out in the childminder's home and for trips out. She ensures that all required safety measures are implemented, helping her to protect the safety of children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Planning is effectively based on the childminder's ongoing observations and assessments of children's progress. Very young children show a keen interest in their surroundings. They enjoy exploring and investigating the toys set out for them by the childminder. Children's use their hands, feet and mouths to feel a wide range of textures. Older children have lots of fun learning simple mathematics during activities, such as story time. The childminder uses knitted props to successfully engage their interest in counting. Children are developing a wide range of physical skills as part of their play. Very young children excitedly practise their growing mobility skills. They pull themselves up to standing and walk around inside and outdoors. They also climb onto furniture using balance and coordination. Children are beginning to recognise that when they move a piece of chalk on a board in the garden, they can make random marks.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They independently move around the childminder's home and enjoy time spent outside in the fresh air. Children are well behaved and relish the consistent praise given to them in acknowledgment of their achievements. Older children are involved in setting and implementing the expectations for behaviour in the childminder's home. The childminder supports young children's understanding of what is and is not acceptable behaviour through consistent, gentle reminders. For instance, she gives a clear explanation when it is someone else's turn to take part in an action rhyme with her. The childminder promotes a balanced diet for children. She gives parents guidance and information about providing healthy options.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are successfully encouraged to take part in activities and even the youngest children are able, with support, to maintain good levels of focus and concentration. Children learn about similarities and differences between people through a wide range of opportunities to socialise with others during trips out. Children are able to carry out small tasks, such as helping to tidy toys away. They gain the essential skills needed in preparation for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY482678 Local authority Essex Inspection number 993510 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 5

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Waltham Abbey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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