Childminder EY302028

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2017 27 March 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 Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant are committed to providing high-quality early years experiences for children. Overall, they reflect on the quality of their provision well when planning future improvements which benefit children.  The childminder observes children to find out what they can do. She carefully assesses their progress and swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning. This enables her to plan activities that help to ensure all children make good progress from the start.  Children explore toys independently and make choices during activities. The childminder identifies the learning potential in children's play and uses their interests well to motivate them in their learning.  Children's safety is of paramount importance to the childminder and her assistant. They support children to take appropriate risks and to be mindful of their own and others safety exceptionally well.  Manners take a high priority. Children learn to say please and thank you. The

p.1

This provision is good

childminder and her assistant are always on hand to offer meaningful praise and encouragement. This supports children's self-esteem and sense of belonging exceptionally well.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation does not effectively take into account the views of all parents whose children attend the setting when planning for future improvements.

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

 develop ways to effectively support all parents to contribute their views when evaluating the quality of provision and identifying priorities for future improvement.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant work closely together. They discuss their observations of children's play and talk about how they can support children to make good progress. The childminder and her assistant engage in a variety of professional development opportunities. Recent training has helped the childminder to support older children to develop their understanding of the sounds that letters make in preparation for school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant can identify the signs and symptoms that indicate children may be at possible harm. They know exactly who to contact should they have concerns about a child's welfare. Daily discussions help the childminder to keep parents updated of their child's progress.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's physical, social and communication skills well. She asks questions and poses simple problems to help extend and challenge children in their learning. The childminder supports children to learn to count and recognise numbers. For example, they delight in identifying numbers and counting dinosaur toys. Children enjoy sharing stories and information books, they eagerly point to the pictures and ask questions. The childminder introduces new words and explains what they mean. For example, she introduces the word chick to describe a baby bird. This helps to develop children's growing vocabularies.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models who skilfully and consistently support children to manage their behaviour. Children are extremely well settled and feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder. She ensures their needs are exceptionally well met and she tailors care practices meticulously to each child's routines. Older children enjoy playing with younger children. They follow the excellent example set by the childminder, patiently explaining how to play games and join in activities. The childminder makes the most of all opportunities to develop children's independence. She helps children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and ensures they have an excellent range of exciting daily outdoor activities in the fresh air. The childminder sensitively teaches children to recognise and respect the differences between themselves and other members of the community.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and curious learners. They enjoy exploring and ask questions to help develop their understanding further. Children relate their previous experiences to new learning and enthusiastically engage in activities. They learn how to take turns and share with their friends. Children develop a variety of important skills which helps to prepare them for their future learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY302028 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1092232 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Hindley area of Wigan. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She has a qualification in childcare at level 4. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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