Storey, Clare

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 December 2017 28 April 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 provides an effective balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. She uses children's interests to plan experiences they enjoy. Children are engaged in their learning and make good progress.  The childminder helps older children to develop the skills they need in preparation for school. Children show readiness for the next steps in their learning. They have good literacy, numeracy and self-help skills.  The childminder is a very good role model for children. She teaches them how to be kind and caring. Children show confidence, good social skills and are very welcoming and polite. Behaviour is very good.  The childminder gathers robust information about children's specific care requirements before they start. She makes every effort to find out about their cultures, faiths and beliefs to help her to meet their needs effectively. She actively promotes inclusion.  The childminder has developed effective partnership working with parents. She values

p.1

This provision is good

their contribution to assessments of children's ongoing progress. She supports parents to extend children's learning at home.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support the youngest children to develop their communication skills further during planned activities.  The childminder has not developed ways to reflect on the impact of her teaching skills to help raise children's learning to an outstanding level.

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

 support the youngest children to make the best possible progress in their communication development  reflect on the impact of teaching and identify areas for professional development based on the children's individual learning needs to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest standard.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessments and planning with the childminder and her self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained verbal and written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role to keep children safe. For example, she has detailed risk assessments which help her to identify and minimise hazards to children. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they regularly practise road safety and understand what to do in an emergency situation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has developed good partnerships with other settings that children attend, including schools. She shares information with them about children's learning to promote continuity. She knows how to access further support from other professionals, such as health visitors, if she has concerns about children's development.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes detailed observations of children which she links to each area of their learning. She uses this information to contribute to assessments and monitor children's progress. The childminder helps young children to express themselves creatively and develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy the sensory experience of exploring paint using their hands and brushes. The childminder is skilled at enhancing older children's self-chosen play. For example, they enthusiastically play 'schools'. Children delight in teaching the childminder different numerals and hand out stickers to celebrate achievements.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have secure bonds with the childminder and are very happy and settled here. She knows them very well and they show they feel safe in her care as they explore the environment independently. She encourages young children to develop independence as they begin to use a cup without a lid on and older children thoroughly enjoy taking part in preparing snacks. The childminder meets children's specific needs and follows their routines form home. For example, she ensures children are provided with nutritious meals which meet their dietary requirements and follows babies' individual routines. The childminder promotes children's good health. For example, children enjoy fresh fruit for snack and have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are working in the stages typically expected for their ages. Young children show good levels of independence and explore their environments with interest. Older children develop their awareness of the world around them and show emerging skill in using mathematical concepts. The childminder helps children to be keen and active learners.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY437907 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1102367 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 7

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2014

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year old children.

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