Childminder EY430389

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 30 May 2014

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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She benefits from sharing good practice ideas with her colleagues.  Children are happy and settled in this home-from-home environment. Children form close relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Babies enjoy cuddles when they feel tired and older children are learning to manage their feelings and emotions.  Parents are extremely complimentary about the care provided. They comment that the childminder and her assistants go, 'Above and beyond' to support their children.  The childminder and her assistants make regular assessments of children's learning. They carefully track children's progress to ensure that no child falls behind in any areas of their development. All children make good progress from their starting points.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide the most able children with the highest level of challenge to help them make even more progress in their learning.  Although the childminder provides a range of training for her assistants, she does not provide them with incisive feedback to help to raise their knowledge and quality of teaching.

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 the most able children with higher levels of challenge during activities to maximise their learning to help them make even more progress  strengthen systems for providing support and giving incisive feedback to assistants to develop their teaching skills even further.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the home.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident to make a referral if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that her assistants complete regular safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date. The environment is safe and secure for children. Risk assessments are used to identify and minimise any hazards. The childminder and her assistants supervise children effectively. They deploy themselves carefully throughout the home so that children are always monitored. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. She completes the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and works in partnership with other agencies and professionals to support children with any identified health needs.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities and resources which the childminder and her assistants plan for them. Babies enjoy investigating everyday objects, such as wooden spoons and brushes. Older children build train tracks together and narrate different storylines as they play with small-world figures and animals. The childminder and her assistants make regular observations of children's learning. These are shared with parents so that they are fully aware of children's progress. The childminder has good working relationships with local schools and pre-schools. She shares regular information about children's development and next steps with them to ensure consistency.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children settle in quickly when they first start. She finds out pertinent information about what children can already do to tailor her planning and provision. Children behave well. The childminder and her assistants are good role models for children. They talk in gentle tones and remind children of the expectations of their behaviour. Children are learning to share and take turns with resources. Children enjoy regular trips to the local park and participate in activities, such as nature hunts in local woodland areas. Children are supported to learn about healthy lifestyles. They are growing in independence and learn to wash their hands before eating or after using the bathroom.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing a range of skills in readiness for their future learning and school. They enjoy joining in with singing time and enthusiastically create sounds and rhythms on their instruments. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They learn to value and respect other people's feelings and opinions.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY430389 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1102330 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 24

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder re-registered in 2011 and lives in Swadlincote. The childminder employs assistants. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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