Childminder EY489810

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 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 observes children as they play. She makes good use of this information to identify the individual support each child needs.  The childminder ensures that there is plenty of space for children to move around comfortably. She encourages them to select extra toys to extend their own learning. The childminder places a very good emphasis on helping children to develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's safety effectively. Her premises are well maintained, safe and secure. Children know that when going upstairs to use the toilet, they need to hold onto the banister and concentrate on what they are doing.  The childminder organises daily routines and activities well. She sets out a good range of toys indoors. Outdoor play is planned carefully to ensure that children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The well-qualified childminder pays very good attention towards her ongoing

p.1

This provision is good

professional development to continue raising the quality of her teaching practice.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, planned activities do not offer enough challenge to extend children's learning to the highest possible level.  The childminder does not always track children's progress closely enough to help them make rapid progress.

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

 review activities and experiences to offer more challenge that helps to extend children's learning to the highest possible level  refine the arrangements for tracking children's progress so that planning for their next steps in learning is more precise and increases the potential for them to achieve rapid progress.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they have shared with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She has recently completed training to update her knowledge. The childminder knows how to identify concerns about a child and what to do to ensure children are safeguarded. She works well with parents and other professionals. For example, when she completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, she encourages parents to share the written summary with their child's health visitor. The childminder evaluates her provision. For example, she reviews the resources and extends these as necessary, taking into account children's changing interests and abilities. The childminder reflects on her practice, listening to the views of parents and ideas from children. This helps her to improve the provision and meet parents changing childcare needs.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works very well with parents. She updates them on the progress their children are making. The childminder encourages them to share information about learning that occurs at home. This is used well to further inform her assessment of children's progress. The childminder has high expectations of children. She provides good support as children explore. The childminder models language, for example, as she joins in with children's pretend play. She narrates what is happening to help them extend vocabulary and provides clear instructions to promote their listening and understanding.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents and carers are very complimentary about the childminder's practice. They comment about how their children enjoy attending and develop excellent communication skills. Children's relationships with the childminder are warm and affectionate. She manages their behaviour effectively. The childminder is calm when talking to children. She gives them time to learn to recognise and manage their emotions. The childminder promotes children's good health and physical well-being effectively. She shares relevant policies with parents as reminders of expectations, such as her sick child policy. The childminder promotes healthy, varied eating at snack and mealtimes. She minimises the risk of cross-infection through appropriate nappy-changing procedures.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They demonstrate high levels of confidence as they move around independently and interact with the childminder and her family. Children develop their self-care skills, for instance, as they put clothes onto dolls or wash their hands at pertinent times. Children behave well and are respectful of others and the environment. They are developing the skills they need in preparation for school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY489810 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1016944 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Harlow, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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