Smith, Hazel

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2017 16 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 is motivated and committed to continuously improving the quality of the care and learning experiences for children. She reflects on the strengths of her provision and takes into account the views of parents when planning for improvement.  The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their development. She evaluates her observations of children. She plans activities that are rooted in children's interests and are designed to support their continuing progress.  The childminder supports children's speech and language skills well. She promotes children's developing vocabulary and engages them in conversation.  The childminder fosters children's emotional well-being effectively. She provides a welcoming play and learning environment where children are secure, happy and confident to express themselves.  The childminder supports children's developing awareness of managing their own

p.1

This provision is good

emotions and behaviour effectively. Children show care and concern for each other. They play well together and develop good friendships.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder does not consistently offer the same good level of teaching and learning during routine times, such as snack time. These times are not as well organised as other times in the day.  The childminder does not always pronounce initial sounds accurately when supporting children's developing awareness of naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet.

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 the organisation of routine times to ensure that children continue to enjoy a high standard of teaching and learning at all times  make the most of opportunities to help children learn to hear and say the initial sounds in words correctly as part of promoting their early reading skills.

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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns. She is well qualified and regularly completes relevant training courses to further her own professional development. The childminder takes responsibility for keeping up to date with latest legislation and good practice guidance. She liaises with other childcare professionals to share good practice. The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day and encourages them to continue to share what they know about their child. The childminder understands the importance of establishing an effective two-way flow of information to help ensure children's individual needs are identified and addressed.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder checks children's ongoing progress regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. She provides a varied and interesting range of toys and resources that is appropriate for the age of the children attending. Toys are stored to enable children to access them independently. The childminder is engaged in the children's play. She extends activities to support their learning. For example, when children are putting stickers onto cards, she encourages them to count how many they have used. The childminder also knows when to step back and allow children to lead their own play. Children play imaginatively based on their own and imagined experiences. They use cushions and blankets to pretend to be on a train and confidently introduce a storyline into their play.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close emotional attachments to the childminder. They are helped to play in ways that are safe for themselves and others. For example, the childminder talks to children about the dangers of using toys with small parts when babies are present. The childminder is a good role model. She treats children with positive regard and gives meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. The childminder knows about children's home lives and talks to them about their families. She effectively builds children's self-esteem and sense of belonging. Children's good health and physical well- being are promoted. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, including walking to and from school to drop off and collect older children.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to school. They are independent learners who confidently lead their own play. Children understand that print carries meaning and enjoy stories and books. They give meaning to the marks they make and are helped to write recognisable letters, such as those in their first name and other familiar names, such as 'mummy'.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY231062 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1091425 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 9

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Leiston, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, 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