Childminder EY490508

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 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 places a high priority on children's safety. She makes daily checks to ensure her premises are safe for children to use. She also carries out risk assessments to identify potential hazards when she takes the children outside of the setting. She supervises children well.  The childminder is patient, kind and provides a warm and caring environment where children are happy and confident. Behaviour management strategies are effective.  The childminder keeps parents informed of the activities their children take part in and the progress they make during their time with her. Parents speak highly of the childminder, the learning environment she provides and the good progress their children make.  The childminder gathers regular feedback from parents and children. In general, this is used along with her own evaluation to drive improvement to her practice to help ensure that children receive high-quality care and learning experiences.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share detailed information about children's ongoing learning at home to support her to plan sharply focused activities.  The childminder does not always match activities precisely to meet children's learning needs when planning group activities for children of different ages and abilities.

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

 provide parents with opportunities to share more detailed information about children's learning at home and use this information to plan activities and experiences to help children make even better progress  adapt group activities to take account of different ages and abilities so that they are consistently matched to children's learning needs.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning journals and a range of other documentation and she discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the potential signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows when and where to report a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who maintains ongoing professional development. For example, she makes good use of personal online research and training opportunities. She is a member of a local childminder network which she uses to share best practice. Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress effectively and closes any gaps in their learning. She has established good partnerships with staff at the other settings children attend and shares information about children's progress to support continuity in their care and learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an effective teacher and she understands that children learn though play. She knows the children's current stage of development. The childminder plays alongside children to guide and stretch their learning and interacts with enthusiasm. The childminder provides good commentary during activities and routines to help to promote children's language skills and to provide opportunities for children to hear and practise new words. She supports children to learn to recognise letters and practise their early writing skills. The childminder helps children to learn to operate simple technology. For example, children search for their favourite nursery rhymes and pop music online, under close supervision of the childminder.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. For example, she talks to children in a calm and respectful manner. She helps them to learn to remember their good manners and to be kind to each other. Children follow the childminder's simple rules and boundaries, such as not running in the home. Children behave well and they demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's company. For example, they are keen to include her in their play. They laugh and giggle as they follow the childminder's fun dance routines. The childminder helps children to develop healthy eating habits and to follow good hygiene practices. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, during creative activities the childminder teaches the children how to pass the scissors to others safely. Children learn about the differences between people and celebrations around the world.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of their development. They participate enthusiastically in activities and maintain good levels of concentration during play. Children are confident and independent. They are learning to count, compare and recognise numbers. Children are developing a strong interest in books and they enjoy handling them and listening to stories. Children develop key skills and attitudes in readiness for their future learning, including their move on to primary education.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY490508 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1016353 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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