Childminder 305626

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 29 November 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 demonstrates that she has a good understanding of individual children's interests and needs. She uses this knowledge well to plan a range of appropriate activities to promote children's good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She demonstrates good manners and supports children to develop social skills, such as sharing with each other.  The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour. She sets age- appropriate rules and boundaries and children behave well.  The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, supporting their self- esteem and motivating them to join in.  Children benefit from the effective partnerships the childminder has established with parents. A wealth of information is regularly shared, which helps to ensure that all children's needs are consistently met. Parents are very complimentary about the

p.1

This provision is good

childminder and they are happy with the care and teaching that she provides.  The childminder organises her home well to support children to make choices about their play and to be independent.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements to raise the quality of the provision to outstanding.  The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning and development with providers at other early years settings that children attend.

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

 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that ensures the high-quality practice is sustained and consistently improved upon  strengthen arrangements for sharing information with providers at other early years settings that children attend to enhance the consistency of approach to children's care and learning experiences.

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 held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in her home and when out in the community. She has attended child protection training. This has helped her to have a good understanding of possible signs that would give her concerns, and the correct procedure to follow. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. She completes an accurate review of children's development between the age of two and three years. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's progress in a variety of ways. For example, they have regular discussions, and share children's learning journals and daily diaries.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and monitors children's achievements. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and to provide interesting activities to support their learning. The childminder understands the importance of developing children's small- muscle skills in preparation for their early writing. For example, children manipulate small toys and build with a variety of size bricks. Children's mathematical knowledge is well supported. The childminder reinforces colours and counting through activities that children are involved in. She also supports children's understanding of the concept of size. The childminder repeats words that younger children say to support pronunciation. She encourages them to repeat simple words that she says to help extend their vocabulary.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. They learn about eating a well-balanced diet and taking part in regular exercise. For example, they play in the garden and go to parks. She teaches them the importance of helping to tidy away after an activity has finished and keeping the area safe. Children have an in-depth understanding of road safety. They confidently discuss how to cross the road using various crossing patrols. They learn about each other's differences and enjoy activities that incorporate many different festivals and events. They learn about children with different types of abilities and how they are all unique.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are settled, happy and have formed secure emotional bonds with the childminder. Children are confident individuals who are interested in the world around them and make their own choices. They confidently choose their own resources, initiate their own play and are learning to play alongside each other. Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stage in their learning and in readiness for school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 305626 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1059513 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Washington. She operates all year round from 7am 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