Childminder EY425193

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2017 5 February 2015

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

 Children benefit from a calm and welcoming learning environment. They settle quickly into daily routines, choose their favourite activities and get on well with each other. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder attends well to the needs of each child. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are ready for the next stage of their learning and development, including the move to school.  Children have access to good experiences to learn about people and communities that are different from their own. For example, they celebrate different festivals and learn multicultural songs.  The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's progress and well- being and provides ideas to help them support their children's learning at home.  Parents' feedback is very positive and reflects the good care and support their children receive from this caring childminder.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills, such as during routines.  The childminder does not offer many opportunities for children to use a broad range of resources to develop their skills in using everyday technology.

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

 support children's communication and language skills consistently throughout the day to aid their development  increase opportunities for children to access and strengthen their skills in using information and communication technology.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, procedures, risk assessments and children's development records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and her process for reflecting on her practice, including evidence of the suitability of adults living or working on the premises.  The inspector took into account the views, comments and suggestions of parents and children.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation form with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding practices and the reporting procedures to support the welfare of all children in her care. She carries out regular and thorough checks on her home to eliminate risks. The childminder seeks regular training opportunities to improve her practice. She checks the progress of each child and, when identifying any gaps in children's learning, she provides good support to help them catch up. The childminder takes into account the views of parents, children and outside professionals to review her practice and to continually provide a good service. She has successfully acted on the recommendations from the last inspection.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides interesting activities to help children learn and develop through play. Planning is flexible and the childminder takes into account children's individual needs and interests to support their continuous learning and development. Children are motivated to try new activities. For example, they engage well in stories, use props, and make good comments on their favourite pictures and characters. Children use their imagination well, for instance, they experiment with painting rollers, talk about patterns and the colours they have used. Children create colourful pictures and are proud of their achievement. They have access to a range of resources and materials to help them be creative in their work and to practise their early writing skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses praise effectively to boost children's confidence and self-esteem to good effect. Children develop a good sense of belonging and self-worth. They learn to share resources fairly, take turns on toys and equipment and express their feelings freely to others. The childminder helps children adopt healthy living. For instance, children learn about the importance of personal hygiene and dental health to support their well-being. They know they need to brush their teeth well to prevent tooth decay and to wash their hands to get rid of germs. Children enjoy preparing fruit salad and serving themselves. The childminder conducts fire drills regularly, such as to help children know how to leave her home calmly and safely in an emergency. Children learn to cross roads safely, for example, through outings.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and any gaps in learning are closing. Children listen attentively, respond well to instructions and consider the views of others. They learn to count objects, recognise numerals and describe shapes in the environment. Children climb the apparatus and manoeuvre bicycles and scooters safely. They are gaining the necessary skills for their future learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY425193 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1094758 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates her provision on weekdays between the hours of 8am and 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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