Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 8 March 2013

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 uses accurate observations and assessments to monitor children's development effectively and help them make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder actively seeks parents' views of her setting and acts positively on their suggestions. For example, she now uses a daily home book to keep parents closely informed of their children's daily activities, well-being and development.  The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children. She and her assistant supervise children closely at all times and help them to learn about keeping themselves safe.  The childminder monitors the quality of her provision and her assistant's interaction with children successfully to ensure they meet children's needs consistently and well.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not adapt large group activities to keep the younger children interested and to motivate them to learn and explore further.  The childminder does not consistently keep play spaces clear and this does not always support children's independent play and exploration.

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

 develop the use of activities to interest and engage all younger children and help them become motivated learners  make better use of play spaces to support children's independent play and exploration further.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled the childminder's documentation. She also discussed the childminder's knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder observed children during an activity and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to support children's welfare and how to protect them from harm. She undertakes regular professional development to extend her knowledge and skills. For example, she has gained a stronger understanding of how children learn from completing a professional childcare course. The childminder has made good improvements since her last inspection. For example, she now provides more activities to encourage children's understanding of technology. She has also developed systems to exchange information with other early years settings children attend to support their learning consistently.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities for children, linked to changing topics. For example, children learn about their bodies in action songs and look at their reflection in mirrors to explore their features. The childminder uses good teaching skills to challenge children well. For example, she encourages children to count, compare sizes and quantities and to name shapes in play to support their mathematical development. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to think and communicate well. For example, she asks children questions about what they are doing in their play and to talk about their home life. The childminder helps younger children learn new words, such as looking at pictures in books when they cuddle up to read.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works efficiently with her assistant to meet children's care routines consistently. Children are happy and explore confidently. They benefit from a range of activities to support their physical development. For example, they regularly play outside where they climb, use rockers, dig in trays of sand, and play with mud mixtures in the pretend garden kitchen. The childminder encourages children to develop positive attitudes. For example, she and her assistant deliver a consistent message to help younger children learn to share and take turns fairly. She also provides activities to help children learn about and respect the lives and beliefs of other people.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to school. For example, they develop good independence and learn how to manage tasks for themselves confidently. Children persevere to overcome challenges, such as finding out how to join construction toys together to build models. Older children name shapes and make patterns in dough with tools. They share their rollers and confidently use the tools to roll, squash and cut out shapes themselves. Children behave well, develop good social skills and laugh frequently in their play.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 161014 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1061567 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder offers care from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is qualified to level 5 in childcare and education.

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