Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2018 2 August 2017

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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 worked on the action raised at her previous inspection in order to meet statutory requirements regarding the administration of medication. This helps to safeguard children.  The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development. Activities are well planned to support children's individual needs and interests.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. She seeks feedback from parents and children to help her improve the experiences and the service she provides. She demonstrates a commitment for continuous improvement.  The childminder has good relationships with children. They enjoy the childminder's company and develop a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's day, progress made and what they need to learn next. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning that their children receive.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully successful in teaching all children highly effective strategies they can use to help them resolve their own conflicts with other children.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to enhance children's learning about their communities and the differences between themselves and others.

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

 consider further ways to deepen children's understanding of how to manage their feelings and negotiate and solve conflicts independently  support children's awareness of the world further through activities and experiences that focus on cultures, diversity and people.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home and garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household member.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder proactively takes steps to build on her knowledge and skills. For example, she networks with other childminders to share good practice and researches new ideas for teaching. She regularly attends courses that build on her already good levels of teaching. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about what action she must take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are well established. The childminder regularly exchanges information that helps to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's individual needs and helping them progress and reach their potential. This also helps children with additional learning needs. For example, the childminder is part of a multi-agency team helping children in her care with speech and language needs.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows each child well and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly observes children's learning and assesses their progress in all areas. Children's mathematical knowledge is well supported in play and everyday routines. For example, when children explore magnetic numbers the childminder supports them to count, recognise numerals and match colours. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She encourages children to use speech to share their thoughts and reads to them in their home language. Children benefit from a range of activities that encourages them to explore using their senses. For example, they enjoy playing with blocks of ice with frozen creatures hidden inside.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand expectations and rules of the setting. She teaches children how to manage risks. For example, they regularly practise fire evacuation procedures and are confident to talk about what they have to do if they hear the alarm. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy drinking healthy smoothies which they help to make using a variety of fruit and vegetables. Children benefit from fresh air and have free access to the garden. This helps them exercise and promotes good physical well-being. The childminder encourages children to be increasingly independent. For example, older children learn to drink from open cups and children learn to put on their own shoes. This helps prepare them for when they start school.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well and make good progress during their time with the childminder. They have good confidence and levels of self-esteem and are eager to engage in activities. Children develop a variety of skills that helps prepare them for the next stage in learning and eventual move to school. They learn to count, listen and attend well and develop positive attitudes towards learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY485828 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1112171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 August 2017

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. The childminding service operates daily throughout the year from 7.45am to 6pm. The childminder has completed an appropriate home childcarer qualification.

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