Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2018 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

 Close relationships develop between the childminder and children. The childminder uses information gained from parents to ensure that she effectively meets their children's individual needs.  Children enjoy a wide variety of activities that challenges them and supports their learning. They settle easily into their play and make good progress in their learning.  Children build friendships. They regularly meet with other children and familiar adults at groups they attend during the week which help to build confidence and social skills.  Children learn about diversity and the wider world. They become familiar with different cultural celebrations and traditions during the year and see positive images of children from around the world. Children enjoy trying foods from different countries.  Resources are plentiful, well maintained and children make choices with regard to their play. They learn to look after the toys and help to tidy them away when they have

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to further develop her good practice and to support children to achieve to the highest levels.  The childminder asks children questions, however, sometimes she does not always allow enough time for them to formulate their response and reply.

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

 consistently engage in available continuous professional development opportunities to ensure knowledge is kept up to date and teaching skills are improved to an even higher level  give children time to think about any questions asked, formulate their reply and respond.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact it had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision.  The inspector read the written views of parents and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is paramount. The childminder effectively identifies and minimises potential hazards in her home and garden. Children play an active role in assessing risks on trips and outings. The childminder regularly evaluates her own practice and actively seeks the views and comments of parents and children. Partnerships with parents are very good. Highly effective communication ensures that parents are fully aware of their child's progress and development. They share their child's learning and achievements at home with the childminder, and together they look at supporting children's development even further. Parents state they are happy with the care and learning opportunities provided for their children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans effectively to meet children's learning and developmental needs, using comprehensive information gained from parents. She incorporates a wide variety of play opportunities and experiences, taking into account children's interests and ideas. Children delight in exploring their senses and creating their own pretend foods using natural materials, such as mud, water, leaves and sticks. They competently use ladles and spoons to scoop large mounds of mud into different pans. They add water and mix them together. Children add herbs and spices, smelling them to identify the different scents. Children make marks in many different ways. For example, they make patterns in shaving foam using different cars. Children show high levels of concentration. They carefully manoeuvre different pieces of track into place creating a large train track. Children add various trains, joining them together and moving them around the track.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn the importance of using their manners, being polite and having respect towards other people. The childminder offers praise and encouragement to children and builds their self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy a wide variety of foods that are freshly prepared each day. The childminder caters for their individual dietary needs. The childminder deals swiftly with minor accidents and shares medical records with parents. Children enjoy learning outdoors and spend lots of time in the garden. They move in many different ways and develop good coordination and control. Children understand that they need appropriate clothes for outdoor play and learn to dress themselves with minimal support.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop the skills for future learning in readiness for the move on to school. Children develop confidence. They make choices and follow their own ideas. Children learn to recognise their names. They learn about their own personal care needs and gradually learn to manage these for themselves.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY491067 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1033052 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, except for bank holidays and planned holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years 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