Childminder EY446364

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 31 October 2012

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 assesses risks in her home and minimises these by removing any hazards before children arrive. She helps children to understand what to do in an emergency and completes evacuation drills with them.  The childminder completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and shares this with parents and health professionals. She provides parents with resources and activities to enable them to continue to support their children's learning at home.  Children settle well and are motivated to learn. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to identify what they need to learn next.  Children are well prepared for their move on to school. The childminder takes them to collect older children from school. Children learn about the school environment and develop friendships with older children.  The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment. Children have a

p.1

This provision is good

wealth of resources to support their interests indoors and outdoors, which they choose independently.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions, activities do not capture younger children's interest or successfully challenge them.  The childminder does not share information about children's learning with other early years settings they attend, in order to ensure that all providers work together to help children make good progress.

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 the effectiveness of activities, ensuring younger children are consistently challenged and fully supported in helping them to make better than good progress  strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend and share more detailed information to support their good progress.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of parents' comments on the quality of the provision.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up-to-date by attending training. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders and attends training courses to extend her knowledge of supporting children's communication and language skills through the use of sign language. She works very well alongside her co-childminder and they share ideas about ways to improve their practice. She is aware of her strengths and identifies areas which she would like to improve. This includes providing more resources in the outdoor area for children to learn about numbers and counting. The childminder shares information with parents daily about children's learning and care needs. Parents comment positively about the childminder and say that she shows genuine care for their children, is understanding, honest and reliable.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge about children's interests and stages of development to effectively plan for their next steps in learning. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder ensures that resources reflect children's interests. For example, she ensures that favourite toys, such as dinosaurs, are readily available. Children play with animals and enjoy making a roaring sound. Children learn about their natural environment. The childminder takes them for walks in woodland and asks them to find leaves and to identify natural objects. The childminder helps older children to keep themselves safe. She talks to them about the dangers of talking to strangers and how to walk safely in the street. She takes children to local parks to develop their awareness of their local community. They play on larger apparatus and develop their physical skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate good social skills as they play harmoniously with each other. The childminder gives children praise and encouragement during their play, which boosts their self-esteem and confidence. Children are aware of boundaries and behave very well. The childminder is a good role model and creates an environment of trust and respect. Settling-in arrangements are effective in helping children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder finds out information from parents about children's medical and dietary requirements and accommodates these from the outset.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their physical skills as they confidently move around the childminder's home and garden. They demonstrate good social skills when they sit together for mealtimes. Children show care and concern for each other and give each other cuddles and kisses. All children show an enthusiasm to learn. They make good progress and are ready for their next stage in learning and the move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY446364 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1060191 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Retford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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