Childminder EY401903

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 12 October 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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 has successfully improved his provision since the last inspection. He has greatly improved the quality of teaching so children consistently make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment for children. They settle quickly and show that they are happy in his care. Children feel emotionally secure.  Children enjoy learning through play. A wide variety of resources is available for them to choose from, both indoors and outdoors.  The childminder is a good role model and has an inclusive approach. He offers lots of encouragement and praise, which boosts children's self-esteem. Children learn to share, take turns, play together and behave well.  The childminder reflects on his practice to identify his strengths and areas that can be improved. He is developing links with other childminders in the area to help him enhance the provision for children and their families.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to involve parents fully in contributing information about their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not focus his professional development sufficiently on further improving the good quality of teaching.  The childminder does not always make the best use of observations he makes of children as they play, to quickly identify children's emerging learning needs.

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

 engage parents fully in sharing information about their children's learning at home in order to help inform the assessment of children's progress  focus professional development more sharply on developing the quality of teaching to the highest level  make better use of the observations made of children as they play, to provide immediate challenge and build as far as possible on their learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas in the home used for childminding and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection the childminder has reflected on and developed some of his policies and procedures with support from his co-childminder. The childminder reviews accidents to identify and minimise hazards within the home and on outings. He ensures that permission is obtained for any medication given to the children while in his care. In addition, he holds a current first-aid qualification. This all contributes towards keeping children safe. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works with his co-childminder to ensure there are secure procedures in place to quickly deal with concerns about children's welfare. He has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse or neglect.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes children on a range of outings that extends their learning. They meet other people, use alternative play equipment and gain a good understanding of their local community. He uses local places of interest to help children further extend their learning about the natural world. The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. He engages children in deep and meaningful conversations and encourages them to talk. Children are rapidly gaining confidence in their ability to speak to others. Children delight in sharing books. They identify familiar objects and talk about what they see. They investigate the push-button toys, pressing them down to make music and sounds. Children explore and investigate and have a strong drive to keep on trying when things do not go the way they had planned. For example, children twist and turn resources to find the switch to turn them on. When they identify it needs new batteries,

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the childminder shows them how to get it working.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. He ensures children get plenty of fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing in the garden and developing their good physical skills. For example, they learn how to coordinate their movements as they climb and clamber on large equipment. The childminder has a good awareness of children's individual requirements, such as sleep times and dietary needs. Children have warm and caring relationships with the childminder, who supports them well as they move into or on from his setting. The childminder is patient and caring and demonstrates that he enjoys spending time with children. He provides lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to support their emotional well-being.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. Children show they are able to think about others and have the social skills they need to share and take turns. They can follow simple instructions and begin to recognise the different colours and marks they make as they draw and paint. All children enjoy choosing their favourite toys and are developing the independence they need to manage their own needs. Children gain skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including their move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY401903 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1058406 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and works with a co-childminder. He lives in Ruddington, Nottingham. He operates his provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, including bank 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