Childminder EY501335

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 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

 Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She is a fun and engaging play partner. For example, during a music and singing activity the childminder plays alongside the children to their obvious delight. They form strong attachments with her and she supports their emotional development well.  The childminder organises the space well. Children enjoy the freedom to move around the ground floor. They are stimulated by the good range of toys and resources and the attractive and inviting playroom, and have regular outdoor play.  The childminder uses highly effective methods to engage parents and carers in their children's learning. She gathers detailed information to help inform her initial assessments of children's developmental stage. The childminder shares information with parents and carers on a very regular basis. This includes information regarding children's daily routines and activities.  The childminder makes effective use of evaluation and reflection to help her identify her

p.1

This provision is good

strengths and weaker areas of her practice. She gleans good practice from other providers and researches websites for activity ideas and updates.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed assessment routines to help check on the early progress of children's learning more closely.  The childminder has not fully considered ways to review her ongoing professional development and help raise the good-quality teaching to an even higher 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

 improve assessment routines further to help identify as early as possible where children might make quicker progress in their learning  extend professional development to increase the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of her responsibilities to report any safeguarding concerns. She consistently keeps up to date with changes related to safeguarding, including the wider safeguarding remit. The childminder checks the environment regularly to keep it free from hazards and she helps children to understand how to stay safe. She reminds children to take extra care when using outdoor equipment. The childminder is well qualified and experienced, and uses her knowledge effectively to provide good-quality experiences for children. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures. She shares these with parents, and uses them to consistently implement and underpin the safe and efficient operation of her childminding provision. Parents say they are lucky to have the childminder caring for their children and that she is lovely, kind and very reliable.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a broad range of interesting and age-appropriate activities to inspire and enthuse children. The childminder effectively supports children's vocabulary development. She regularly engages children in conversation as they play and young children repeat words she uses. The childminder consistently includes mathematics in activities and routines. This helps children to develop an understanding of concepts, such as number, shape and colour. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to use tools for a purpose. She supports children as they use different resources for pouring as they play with sand and water. The childminder provides a range of effective opportunities to help children to learn about communities beyond their immediate experience. Children enjoy meeting new friends in the local community as they regularly attend weekly playgroup sessions.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently make choices about what they want to play with. The childminder talks to children in a warm and affectionate way. They respond positively to the praise they receive for their achievements, such as when the childminder gives them a 'high five'. The childminder has high expectations of all children and they behave well. The childminder helps young children to develop a good awareness of how to stay safe and live a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from a choice of healthy snacks and learn to feed themselves independently. Children enjoy active experiences, such as playing in the garden, at local parks and toddler groups.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to prepare them for future learning, and in readiness for school. Children maintain concentration for good lengths of time during activities that interest them, such as singing and playing musical instruments. They listen attentively to stories and enjoy looking at books. Children are developing good confidence in their communication skills.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY501335 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1054115 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Solihull, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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