Childminder, Out-of school day care in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2017 Not applicable

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 is a positive role model for children and she supports and guides their good behaviour effectively. Children play very well together, happily share resources and respect each other's feelings.  The childminder supports children's interests well and encourages their choices in play. She follows their lead and sensitively joins in with their play, offering encouragement and further challenge successfully. Children are confident and motivated learners and make good progress from their developmental starting points.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and regularly completes action plans to help identify areas of her practice to improve further. She continues to make positive changes to help raise children's outcomes.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment, with enjoyable opportunities for children to explore and create. Children confidently move

p.1

This provision is good

between the indoor and outdoor play areas and develop a strong sense of independence.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's monitoring of children's progress is not consistently effective in precisely identifying their next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not routinely share information effectively to help support parents to engage fully in their children's learning.

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 the monitoring of children's progress more precisely to help the planning of children's next steps in learning and support children to make even greater progress  offer further support for parents to help them to engage fully in their children's learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder focuses on her professional development well and improves her skills and knowledge in various ways. For example, she regularly researches good practice, shares ideas with other childminders and attends training. After recent training, she has improved the way she supports children's understanding of diversity and encourages children to celebrate and respect their differences. The childminder regularly introduces new resources and activities to help engage children in their learning, such as exploring and describing the textures of the resources in the water tray. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety of the children in her care. She is up to date with current legislation.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully extends children's learning as they play. For example, as children enjoy exploring play dough, she challenges them to recognise numbers. Children carefully roll the play dough into balls and count them to match the different numbers. The childminder supports children's language development and thinking skills well. She consistently encourages conversation and asks children thought-provoking questions. For example, children confidently follow recipes as they explore toy food and look carefully at food labels to identify ingredients. The childminder supports children's understanding of technology well. For example, children enjoy driving an electronic car around the garden and confidently learn how to reverse and manoeuvre it in the space.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring, and shows a genuine interest in the children. She spends plenty of time playing with them to build trusting bonds. Children are very happy, settled and secure in her care. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. Children have exciting opportunities for outdoor play and enjoy regular exercise. For example, they skilfully ride bicycles and pedal with ease. Children confidently know the importance of healthy lifestyles. For instance, they help the childminder to grow and pick fruit and talk about how it makes them healthy. Children develop strong social skills and make good friendships, actively sharing their experiences.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in their learning and particularly enjoy outdoor play. They easily follow the rules of a game and express themselves well, talking with confidence. Children have strong mathematical and early literacy skills. For example, they confidently count, identify shapes and recognise the letters of their name. Children show good physical development and skilfully use play dough equipment creatively. They enjoy imaginary play and quickly learn the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY487425 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1010948 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 5 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides care for children between 7.30am and 6pm each weekday, all year round.

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