Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 31 January 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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children are provided with a wide range of resources that motivate them to learn and to be involved. The childminder knows the children well and they are happy and secure in her care.  The childminder is committed to her professional development and regularly updates her knowledge. For example, she attends training to develop her ideas and to make changes to practice to benefit the children.  The childminder uses the observations that she makes of the children to assess and monitor their progress. She provides activities which motivate them to learn. For example, children learnt mathematical language when they enjoyed 'popping the big bubbles'.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good social skills, such as through meeting with other children at toddler groups.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the best use of her assessments to plan precisely for children's individual next steps in learning.  The childminder does not work as well as possible in partnership with the other professionals who are involved in the children's care.

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

 make better use of assessments to make planning for individual children even more precise  develop further the partnerships with other professionals to work together to meet children's needs.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation.  The inspector read written testimonials and spoke to parents, and considered their views.  The inspector had a discussion and evaluated children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses successful strategies to evaluate the service that she provides. She uses feedback from the parents and what she learns from training to create and implement changes to support children to make the best possible progress. For example, she has recently started carrying out home visits to share children's learning with their families. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the local procedures that she should follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify any gaps in their development.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can do and she uses effective techniques to help them to learn as they play. For example, she encourages children to learn about shape and space when they are doing peg puzzles. The childminder works closely with the parents to get a detailed starting point for each child to enable her to understand their individual needs. Children learn about people who are from backgrounds which are different to theirs. For example, children attend language groups to learn Spanish and the childminder plans activities to reflect a variety of cultural events and celebrations.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They listen and respond to the childminder's instructions and happily share the resources. The childminder helps children to show care and concern for the feelings of others. For example, as children stroke the rocking horse the childminder talks to them about being gentle. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they eat healthy meals and have regular outings to the park to exercise. They are confident and make choices about what they would like to do. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and quickly recognises when they are getting hungry or tired. She helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem and praises them for completing tasks and for their achievements.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children gain skills that they need for the next stage of their learning. They learn to concentrate and persist in their chosen activities. For example, they enjoy spending time concentrating when stacking the rings on a post. Children are imaginative and enjoy reflecting on their past experiences as they play, such as drinking pretend cups of water in role-play games. The young children develop their physical skills and coordination, such as learning to throw and catch a ball.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY450339 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1062815 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 5 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Brislington, Bristol. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm.

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