Childminder 204513

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 22 October 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

p.1

The provision is good

n The childminder has an effective partnership with parents. She shares information with them daily about their children's day in a comprehensive home diary. This helps parents to be fully involved in their child's learning and achievements. Parents are very happy with the quality of care and learning provided. n The childminder gathers extensive information from parents about their child's learning and development when they first start. This helps the childminder to support children to settle quickly into her care. The childminder follows babies' routines from home. She offers children activities and experiences that interest them. n The childminder ensures children have daily opportunities for outdoor learning. Children spend time on walks exploring in the parks and local countryside. This helps to foster their physical well-being successfully. n The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. She completes effective risk

p.1

The provision is good

assessments to help her identify potential hazards and to help ensure children's safety. n The childminder helps children to learn about their local community and the world around them. Children develop good social skills and they meet and play with other children and adults at various groups.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully explored ways to enhance her professional development further, to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level. n The childminder has not fully considered how to organise toys and equipment, to make these more easily available for children, to initiate their own choice during play.

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

n explore further professional development opportunities to help to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level n review the organisation of the toys and resources to make it easier for children to explore their ideas and initiate their own play.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She jointly evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector had a tour of the premises.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She is fully aware of what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has developed strong, close links with the local school and nursery where the children also attend. She arranges times to speak to the teachers and shares key information about children. This helps to support children's continued learning and development. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to monitor her practice and identify areas for improvement. In addition, the childminder carries out accurate observations and assessments of children's development. This successful tracking of children's progress helps the childminder to quickly identify and work towards closing any gaps in children's learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information gained from observations and assessments of children's progress to help plan interesting activities. She gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play experiences. The childminder provides good support and encouragement to enhance children's communication skills. She talks to children during their play. The childminder names colours as children select toys, and counts with them as she places items in front of babies. She listens well to children, sensitively repeating words back, so that they can hear them pronounced correctly. Babies enjoy being congratulated for their achievements by the childminder as they successfully make the pretend animal pop out of the box. Children demonstrate their feelings of pride and accomplishment as they smile and watch the childminder clap her hands with joy.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form very close attachments with the childminder. Their personal, social and emotional development is supported consistently. For example, during care and play routines the childminder remains close. The childminder shares smiles and giggles when spending time with babies. She makes the most of everyday activities to help support and encourage children to be confident and capable. Children develop their independence skills. For example, during mealtimes babies learn to feed themselves. The childminder has clear and consistent behavioural expectations which children respond to and understand. She talks to parents about how she manages children's behaviour. This helps to encourage a shared approach.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress based on their starting points. They settle quickly in the setting and are motivated to join in activities. For example, babies enjoy 'tummy time' as they develop their physical skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning. Older children learn to count as they develop their mathematical skills. Children know and understand about routines, they listen to the childminder and confidentially follow instructions.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 204513 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10067017 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Hagley. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

Registers

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

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

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

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5