Richards, Victoria Clare

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 14 April 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

 The childminder involves children in engaging and challenging activities. She plans effectively for their needs, and children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She interacts with children effectively to help them to use and extend their vocabulary as they play and learn.  Children behave well. The childminder helps them to understand the importance of listening to each other and taking turns. This contributes to children's good social and emotional development.  The childminder establishes a two-way flow of information about what children learn with parents and family members. This helps to provide a consistent approach as children in her care develop and grow.  Children have access to the garden daily. This supports children who learn best outdoors.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend. However, this information does not prioritise children's learning needs to help them make even better progress.  The childminder does not consistently support children to extend their learning about other cultures and communities.

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

 use existing partnerships with other settings children attend to enhance their involvement in children's learning  extend children's knowledge of other communities and cultures further.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed documents such as learning records, policies and observations.  The inspector observed and assessed the impact of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector discussed and reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise children in need of protection and how to report her concerns o. She takes steps to ensure that children in her care are safe. For example, she carries out risk assessments as children walk to school or enjoy outings in the local area. The childminder attends training to improve her knowledge and teaching skills. Children achieve well and are confident learners. The childminder evaluates her practice to drive improvement. For example, she has introduced technology to enhance the way she shares information. Parents and wider family members are kept informed about, and encouraged to contribute to, children's learning experiences. The childminder keeps relevant records and monitors her service to ensure she meets legal requirements. She provides effective support to children who are moving on to other settings. For example, the childminder introduces children in her care to staff at the local

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

school. She reads books about the school day and speaks with the children about what they may experience during their time at school.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of things to do and to talk about in her home and the local community. She uses resources in her area to support their learning. For example, children balance and climb logs as they visit the park. Assessments of children are accurate and the childminder provides advice to parents about how they can help children learn. The childminder interacts with children well. She introduces new words to help extend their vocabulary, such as naming the bugs that they explore together. The childminder models the use of technology to find out what grasshoppers eat. She uses spontaneous opportunities to increase learning. For example, she encourages children to mix sand with rainwater that has gathered in the builder's tray.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder often speaks with children about their experiences outside her home. She uses information provided by parents to provide activities that build on what children know and can do. Children learn and behave well. Children show determination and persistence, for example, as they make fruit kebabs. They use small muscles to push the 'squishy banana' on the skewer and show persistence as they chase the grapes around the plate. The childminder helps children to develop independence and good self-care skills. For example, children serve each other at mealtimes and put on their own waterproof boots before going outside to play. Children are proud of their achievements as they strive to be the 'star of the week'.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy well-planned activities. They take part in, and talk about, a range of events inside and away from the childminder's home. Children are able to practise counting and early writing. They learn how to stay healthy and develop independence. This contributes to their ability to become motivated learners. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY404566 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1094167 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Honor Oak area of the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works four days a week, during term time only.

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