Childminder EY423240

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 6 October 2015

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 makes good use of her self-evaluation processes to welcome regular feedback from her assistants, parents and children to improve her provision continually. She has addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection well. For example, she skilfully supports children's speech and language development.  The childminder and assistants work closely together to implement the daily routines, policies and procedures. They interact and support children to develop their skills well.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She works closely with parents and other professionals to identify and close gaps in children's development swiftly.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She provides stimulating activities for them to enjoy and to help them progress with their development well.  Children display positive behaviour. For example, they listen and show respect to

p.1

This provision is good

others. The childminder and assistants set clear boundaries to teach them right from wrong.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and assistants are overly helpful to children and therefore limit their ability to develop their independence skills further. For example, at times they do not encourage children to manage small responsibilities on their own.  The childminder misses some opportunities to support children to extend their early writing skills even further.

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

 make better use of opportunities to support children to develop their independence skills further  increase opportunities for children to strengthen their early writing skills.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder’s training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistants about their daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching.  The inspector took account of parents’ written feedback during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistants have a secure understanding of child protection issues and they know the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant authorities. The childminder completes suitability checks for her assistants and household members to keep children safe. The childminder has regular informal supervision meetings with her assistants to share good practice. She encourages them to make use of professional development opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. For example, they use new skills from training to increase mathematical opportunities for children. The childminder obtains information from parents to identify children's starting points and she encourages their involvement in children's learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistants know individual children's interests and needs well. They plan exciting activities to keep them engaged and to support their development. For example, children enjoy music and dance activity. They display good memory, sing along to nursery rhymes and follow instructions well. Children learn to move in different ways and they develop their muscles, balance and coordination effectively. The childminder supports children to develop their communication skills well. For example, she asks older children simple questions for them to talk about their experiences and she encourages younger children to repeat new words to increase their vocabulary. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to strengthen their creative skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children appear happy within the childminder's care. They settle well and develop close attachments with her and the assistants. Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills. For example, they learn to take turns to use resources and form close friendships with other children. Children freely move around to choose and enjoy outside resources and activities. For example, they push a doll in a pushchair, enjoy ball games and explore with paints. The childminder and assistants develop children's health and physical well-being effectively. They remind them of risks and how to keep safe. The childminder and assistants support children to develop their self-confidence and make them aware when they have done well.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop skills to help with the next stage in their learning. For example, they express themselves using speech, body language and emotions well. Older children retell past events confidently and listen to stories keenly. They learn to count and recognise colours. Younger children are active. They grasp and handle resources effectively and develop their sensory and imaginative skills well.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY423240 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 1131187 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates on weekdays during school term time only. The childminder works with two assistants.

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