Childminder in Essex

Inspection date: 19 June 2023 - 1 August 2023

p.1

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

p.1

The provision requires improvement

At the last inspection, the childminder was unable to demonstrate her knowledge of how to provide children with an ambitious curriculum. Activities were not well matched to children's development needs to support their learning, and they did not have access to sufficient age-appropriate, suitable resources. It is evident that the childminder has increased her provision of resources accessible to children. Children are settled and engage well in what is available to them. They demonstrate how imaginative they are as they recreate their own ideas and play well together. However, the childminder has not yet undertaken professional development opportunities to improve the quality of teaching.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

The childminder supports children's self-esteem and confidence. For example, she regularly praises children for their efforts. Children behave appropriately. They listen to the childminder, and they share and take turns with their peers. The childminder helps children's communication and language development. She recasts and remodels words to ensure that children hear correctly spoken words. The childminder understands the importance for children to talk and use their words in order for them to become competent talkers.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is developing her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She finds out what children know and can do when they start at her setting. The childminder plans for children according to their likes and interests. However, she does not implement an ambitious curriculum to help children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder provides children with healthy, balanced and nutritious snacks and meals. She understands the importance of ensuring that children have access to fresh drinking water. n The childminder makes use of websites and online training courses. She is in contact with her early education partner to access information and guidance. This has begun to help her develop and improve her professional skills and knowledge. However, the childminder's quality of teaching is not yet good enough. n The childminder uses the local amenities to extend children's understanding of

p.2

need to do better?

the wider world. For example, she takes children to the park to enable them to observe the changing seasons. This also helps to support children's physical skills and awareness of the impact that physical activity has on their bodies. n The childminder encourages children's interest in being creative. She provides appropriate opportunities for children to use paints. The childminder supports children to mix and explore changes when colours are combined. Children speak confidently about painting superheroes as the childminder asks about the

p.2

need to do better?

19 June 2023 colours they combine. n Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are well developed. The childminder keeps in regular contact to share information to help support continuity in children's care and learning.

p.2

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a sufficient knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that children are at risk of harm or abuse. She is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. The childminder is aware of the dangers posed to children through radicalisation and county lines activity. She understands the importance of ensuring that other adults in her home are suitable. This helps to keep children safe.

p.3

Due date

improve professional development opportunities to develop the quality of teaching and implementation of the curriculum to help children make good progress in their learning. 26/07/2023

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2617019 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10271281 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2022

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of their premises used by children and discussed how they ensure that these are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. She also spoke with the childminder to understand how her curriculum is organised.

p.4

Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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

Inspection activities

19 June 2023 regulates and inspects to 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

Inspection activities

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

Inspection activities

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

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5