Newton, Valerie Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 31 October 2013

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 uses observations and assessments to gain a good insight into children's achievements and what they need to learn next. She plans activities that are stimulating, maintain their concentration and which they enjoy. She incorporates a range of different skills into the activities to support children to make good progress.  High levels of praise and encouragement are given consistently to children. This helps to support their confidence, motivation and self-esteem. The childminder is attentive to their individual needs, she readily gives cuddles and reassurance which helps them to feel safe and emotionally secure.  Effective partnerships are built with other settings that children attend. They exchange information about children's learning and development to support continuity in care and promote good progress.  The childminder uses a range of good teaching techniques. She supports children to

p.1

This provision is good

make decisions about their own play and sensitively joins in to further promote their learning.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not ask parents for detailed information about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at her setting.  The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward 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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start to provide a clearer understanding of their initial abilities  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to ensure that the high-quality practice is sustained and consistently improved upon.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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. 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 they provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in her home and when out in the community. She teaches children to have an awareness of keeping themselves safe through their play and daily routines. For example, they learn how to handle scissors correctly and through their imaginative play they think about who to call if they need help. The childminder has a good understanding of how to be alert to possible signs that indicate concerns about a child's welfare and the procedure to follow. Overall, the childminder reflects upon her daily practice and involves parents and children. Parents are kept informed about their child's learning and are generally encouraged to share information about things that have happened at home. Parents are happy with the care and teaching that the childminder provides.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She gives children time to talk and she listens carefully to what they have to say. This gives children confidence and security when talking. She supports children to extend their vocabulary and introduces them to new words, as well as labelling objects for younger children to support them with understanding words in written form. Children's knowledge and understanding of the world are developed. They discuss falling leaves, look at bark on tree trunks and talk about hedgehogs. Children's mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills are well supported in fun and interesting ways. For example, they discuss different sizes as they try to find characters that will fit in a particular car. Children are supported to develop small-muscle skills in preparation for their early writing. They enjoy practising their scissor control, colouring and sticking.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and patient. The environment is homely and inviting. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines and their independence is well fostered. They have regular exercise on the walk to school, enjoy outings to the park and play in the garden. Effective strategies to manage and promote positive behaviour are used. Children are well behaved and helpful. They help to tidy up the toys after they have finished playing and carry out instructions well. Children are supported to think about emotions and feelings of others. For example, during their creative work they think about hedgehogs and how they might feel when it is cold.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners and develop good levels of concentration. They spend extended time playing with toys of their own choice. They get fully involved in imaginative play with dolls and a very large aeroplane and act out their own experiences of holidays and flying. They count and name colours through their play, share and use good manners. Children are obtaining the key skills, attitudes and dispositions they need for their future learning and in readiness for school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY335071 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1064876 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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