Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are happy and eager to learn. They show good levels of independence during play and gain reassurance from the childminder to aid their development.  The childminder monitors her practice well and sets herself achievable targets to bring about the best possible outcomes for children.  The childminder has high expectations for the children and has a good understanding of how they learn. This enables the children to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder promotes the children's communication and language skills through the good use of open-ended questions to make them think about what they are doing.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children's independence is not fully enhanced as the childminder prepares their snacks for them.  Children are not fully encouraged to develop self-help skills, such as blowing their own noses.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 One inspector carried out the inspection.  The inspector looked through observations, planning and the children's daily diaries.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector spoke with the children about the activities they play with.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and her school-aged son in a two-bedroom house, in Swanley. The whole of the downstairs is used for childminding as well as a back garden. The childminder has a pond, which children are not able to access while using the garden. She also has a dog that stays outside during childminding hours.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder also cares for her granddaughter.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 promote children's understanding of their health and self-care further by developing routines to allow them to practise and develop skills, such as blowing their own noses and preparing their own food at snack time.

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who attend

The childminder is proactive in helping children to make progress. She observes their stages of development and works on their next steps to enhance their learning. The childminder uses her thorough knowledge of how children learn and the Development Matters document to track the children to see if they are at the right stage for their age. Children are working comfortably within the appropriate age bands. Planning is individualised for the children so the childminder can progress them at their own rate. This enables the children to make good progress in all areas and this prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder is skilled in using open-ended questions to get the children to think about what they are doing. The children are progressing well with their language skills due to the good teaching by the childminder. She talks with them about what they are doing and this helps them to learn new vocabulary and develop confidence in communicating. During a play dough activity, the childminder uses mathematical language such as 'cut in half' and 'how many pieces?' Her clear explanations help children to understand what is happening during activities.

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who attend

The children have access to a good range of resources that promotes their learning well across all seven areas of learning. The childminder makes good use of all areas of her home both inside and out to promote the children's learning and development. For example, children enjoy playing in the garden with a wide variety of resources. Children happily snuggle into the childminder to gain reassurance and support during play. They show high levels of independence in their play as they put the play dough away and take out a puzzle to play with.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children move around the setting safely. The childminder is currently teaching the children about road and fire safety. She is teaching the children about how to cross the road safely and the correct places to cross the road. The childminder teaches the children to pick up resources from the floor to prevent trip hazards. The children have built a strong bond with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure when in her care. The childminder praises the children well for their play, which builds their self-esteem and their confidence well.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. The childminder sits with the children at meal times and talks to them about what they are having. She teaches them the effects having drinks and eating healthily has on their bodies. Currently children are not involved in the preparation of the snack and meal times. As a result, their independence skills are not fully enhanced. In addition routines to enhance children's self help skills, such as encouraging them to blow their own noses, are not fully in place.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She teaches the children manners such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' as well as covering their mouths when they cough and sneeze. The childminder has noticed a considerable improvement in the children's behaviour since they first started in her care.

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provision

Good safeguarding procedures are in place. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and how to protect the children. Thorough risk assessments are in place and the childminder carries out daily checks to make sure the home is safe for the children to play in. The childminder evaluates her provision well. She has an action plan in place which she is currently working through to enhance her practice. She is able to highlight her key strengths and the areas she is currently working on. She gathers information from the parents and the children to shape her practice. She also works with other local childminders to assess her practice and monitor the effectiveness of the activities she carries out with the children. She takes the children's views when they participate in the activities of how well it goes. The childminder uses this feedback to see how she can change the activities for future use to bring about the best possible outcomes

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provision

The childminder works well with the parents. She shares daily information about their child's day and how they have been. She also shares with them how their child is progressing with their learning and development. The childminder also finds out what they have been doing at home and uses this to plan activities to enhance their learning experiences. The childminder works well in partnership with others caring for the children. For example, she completes a daily diary which is shared between her, the parent and another childminder that cares for the children. They meet regularly to discuss the progress the children are making and what they can do together to enhance their learning experiences.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442146 Local authority Kent Inspection number 790614 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘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.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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

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Type of provision

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.

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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

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