Childminder EY443643

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 25 September 2012

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 good strategies to promote and reinforce positive behaviour. Children play well together and learn to consider the needs of others.  The childminder supports children's understanding of personal safety very well. She engages children in discussions about staying safe outside the setting and handling tools carefully.  Children are encouraged to be independent and attend to their own needs. They take pride in helping with simple tasks and display confidence with self-care routines, such as toileting and washing their hands.  The childminder develops close attachments with the children in her care. She knows her key children well and is flexible to their individual needs and routines. This helps children to feel secure and supports their emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She identifies gaps in their learning and shares relevant concerns with parents.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities to extend and challenge children's number and counting skills.  The childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge fully, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest 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

 provide more opportunities for children to count and compare quantities during activities, to help extend their mathematical skills further  make better use of training and professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of the activities provided by the childminder during the inspection.  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 childminder spoke to 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

The childminder reflects on activities and learning experiences, and considers how she could enhance these further. She works closely with her co-childminder to review the quality of practice. She makes sure she reviews and updates all policies regularly. The childminder attends regular child protection training and briefings with the local authority to help keep her knowledge up to date. She displays a good understanding of how to protect children from harm and report any concerns about their welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder consistently talks to children about how to handle equipment safely and reinforces rules. She monitors children's progress well and shares information from assessments with other providers.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of interesting activities based on children's interests and next steps in learning. She shares a good range of information with parents about children's progress and includes them in initial assessments. The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skill well. She models language effectively and introduces new vocabulary during activities. Children enjoy taking part in sensory activities and display good levels of concentration as they pick up small objects using tweezers. They discuss different animals that live on the farm and talk about the different sounds they make. Children are encouraged to share their own experiences and follow their interests. They select resources independently and happily make choices in their learning.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to be physically active and enjoy regular trips in the local area. They assist with simple routines, such as preparing snacks and clearing away after mealtimes. Children collect fruit from trees and talk about why it is important to eat vegetables. They display confidence with self-care routines and know how to make healthy choices. Children are very happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They develop positive friendships with other children and learn about sharing and take turns well. The childminder uses lots of positive praise to motivate children and reward their achievements. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's confidence and self-esteem.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They display a positive attitude towards new experiences and engage well in group activities. Younger children explore the texture of different objects and describe how things feels. Older children show a good ability to play imaginatively and creatively. They develop an interest in reading books, letters and sounds. They acquire the necessary skills required for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY443643 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1060054 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chester. She co-childminds with her daughter, from her daughter's house. She operates all year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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