Childminder EY300714

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 7 February 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 works closely and effectively with parents, to provide continuity in children's care and welfare between her setting and their homes.  The childminder conscientiously supports all aspects of children's health and safety. For example, she regularly reviews and updates clear policies and procedures to protect and keep children safe, and routinely applies them to her daily practice.  The childminder uses focused, ongoing observations of children's progress to plan ways to extend their learning further. Assessments are accurate, shared with parents and used to ensure all children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has high expectations of children. She has established ground rules for managing behaviour and helping children to play well with others. Children learn right from wrong and are generally well behaved for their ages.  The childminder uses her good partnerships with other settings to help children feel

p.1

This provision is good

emotionally ready for change. Children are equipped with all the key skills they need for the next stage of their education, at nursery or school.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently build on opportunities to develop children's understanding of other people, places and communities beyond their own.  At times, the childminder does not share and sustain every child's interests for long enough to support their concentration and imaginative play to the highest levels.

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

 build on the opportunities that children present in their play, to enhance their understanding of different places, communities and cultures in the wider world  refine teaching strategies to encourage every child to develop their thinking and creative ideas to the highest levels.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and discussed with the childminder the impact of these on children's learning and development.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed with the childminder her procedures relating to children's safety and welfare.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in their written communication.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on raising outcomes for children.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to follow child protection procedures and has an accurate understanding of how to report concerns about a child's welfare. She has a clear induction process planned should her husband assume his role as her registered assistant, to develop his knowledge and skills. The childminder routinely evaluates her services, identifies areas for further improvement, and continually raises the quality of her provision. For example, since her last inspection, children who prefer to play outside now benefit from an enclosed area where they enjoy a wide range of toys.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors every area of children's development very effectively to ensure each child has the skills to support the next stage of their learning. Where she is concerned that children may require more help in a particular area, she swiftly extends her own knowledge and skills to raise their achievements. For instance, she enthusiastically applies her recent learning in communication, language and speech to improve outcomes for children. Children of all ages learn to communicate clearly and with confidence. For example, babies practise making different sounds for farm animals and use them to make their first words. Toddlers who enjoy singing their favourite rhymes transfer these skills to saying and combining phrases clearly.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a nurturing and stimulating environment. Children of all ages are very settled and secure in her care. They turn to her for help, respect her guidance, enjoy her praise and share her good humour. The childminder ensures children can easily see and choose the resources, toys and puzzles that capture their interest. For example, older children dress dolls and pack cases for pretend holidays. They practise the skills they need to further their independence in mastering different fastenings such as buttons and zips. The childminder skilfully supports children's understanding of each other's needs. For instance, she models ways for older children to show kindness to babies and toddlers.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children learn to play well together and become increasingly capable of following their own interests independently. For example, older children think how they will protect others by keeping sharp tools out of their way. They become adept at using scissors; for instance, as they practise cutting out numbers for calendars and decorations. The childminder provides children with a choice of tools to practise their early writing skills. By the time school approaches, children skilfully manipulate tools and attribute meaning to their written names and initial sounds.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY300714 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1061869 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The childminder's husband is registered as her assistant, but does not work in that capacity. The childminder provides care from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an appropriate 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