Childminder EY428063

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 2017 5 June 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 and her co-childminder work well together, ensuring children's emerging needs and interests are supported closely. Accurate observations and assessments help to clearly identify the next steps in children's learning, and to build on what they already know. Children are making good progress in their learning and development and in readiness for school.  Children are happy and settled. The childminder knows the children, their families and their specific needs very well. Children have trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder.  The childminder is skilled at following children's lead and enhancing their chosen play. Children display good levels of interest in their explorations, and the childminder resources her home well to accommodate their needs.  The childminder and her co-childminder work together successfully to build good relationships with parents. The childminder regularly shares information with them

p.1

This provision is good

about all aspects of children's care and learning.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently plan her activities to fully stimulate children's creative thinking and imaginative exploration.  The childminder does not seek detailed information from parents about their children's development at home, to help inform her plans for their future 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

 provide further opportunities for children to think and explore creatively  seek more information from parents about what their children are learning at home.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their comments on paperwork given to the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She carries out daily checks of her home to ensure that it is safe. She is proactive to ensure her policies and procedures are implemented into her practice and she regularly revises these to reflect current legislation. The childminder reflects on her practice, and monitors the activities she provides and the progress of children effectively. She takes the opportunity to complete training and works closely with her co-childminder to research improved ways of working. She networks with other providers to discuss good practice, to help her better the outcomes for children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows enthusiasm for what children choose to do. She responds to children's interests and successfully extends their learning. Children are inspired to develop their knowledge of technology. For example, they explore light and colour with torches in the dark den. The childminder inspires their confidence. She listens patiently and gives them time to put their thoughts into words. Children talk about colours, recognise shapes and compare the sizes of plastic glow pieces. The childminder ensures children of all ages and with different levels of mobility can access the equipment and play safely together. For example, older children patiently give younger children time and space to negotiate doorways and manoeuver within the den and other tents.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She acts as a good role model and sensitively supports children to share their toys. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children. For instance, they relish having a picnic out in the garden at lunchtime. Children enjoy chatting with the childminder and their friends. They learn about healthy foods, and to respect others' views and different preferences as they talk about the items they have in their packed lunches. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active. For example, they have fun playing in interconnecting tents and tunnels in the childminder's large playroom. They build castles in the sand and play imaginatively in the play house in the childminder's garden.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and make choices and decisions about their play. For instance, they help themselves to resources and take responsibility for tidying them away. Children enjoy receiving consistent and meaningful levels of praise and strong support from the childminder, which motivates them to learn and helps them to grow in confidence and self-esteem. Children's language and communication skills are developing very well. For instance, younger children learn new words and gain confidence in speaking. Older children listen well and actively take turns in conversation.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY428063 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1094855 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Cotford St. Luke, near Taunton. She works with her co-childminder and operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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