Childminder in Kent

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY357667 Inspection date 16/01/2012 Inspector Sue Taylor

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Type of setting Childminder 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 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. 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. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged eight and four years in Maidstone, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is also registered by Ofsted on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register to provide care for children aged eight years and over. The childminder is not currently minding any children on either register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for one child aged under eight years. The childminder holds National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development from March 2011.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Through discussion and sharing a written policy the childminder demonstrates that she understands her role and responsibilities with regards to child protection. She confidently describes possible safeguarding issues and demonstrates a suitable awareness of the process to follow should she have concerns. The childminder has completed child protection training in the past and is booked on a course to help ensure she is aware of current guidance and information. She explains how she identifies and minimises risks in and outside her home, so that children can play safely. Examples of this are using safety gates at the stairs and having a fire guard fitted. She maintains a valid paediatric first aid certificate so that she is aware of recent guidelines. The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, a positive attitude towards behaviour management being very aware of the benefits in using praise and encouragement. The childminder is very clear about the variety of

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

information she obtains from parents to help support individual children's health and welfare. She explains how she encourages children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, drinks would be readily available for children to have when they wanted them. She promotes healthy eating by including snacks of fruit or cheese, with home cooked meals such as shepherd's pie or spaghetti bolognaise.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder talks about how she meets children's learning and development needs. The available playroom, leading onto the garden for outdoor play, is inviting. The extensive range of resources helps promote and encourage children to make easy choices about their play. The childminder describes how she uses observations made as children play to note achievements and encourages parents to do the same at home. The childminder states how she would note children's achievements and progress from observations made as they play. The childminder plans activities and has a good selection of resources that help children gain an This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of diversity. She is very aware of the need to support every child's need. She discusses how this may possibly relate to learning familiar words of a home language to help children settle or working with others to support an

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

individual's disability. Through discussion and sharing her written policies the childminder keep parents fully informed of her procedures and practices. The childminder is very aware of the required records and documentation she needs to maintain. She has met her past recommendations and keeps up-to-date with current practices. She demonstrates a positive capacity for continuous improvement.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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