Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 07/01/2013 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

 The provider is a very experienced and qualified child carer. She ensures she regularly updates her knowledge on current childcare practices.  The provider is effective in ensuring all children enjoy and learn through a wide range of resources and activities.  The provider shows a good understanding of how children learn and develop as she manages their behaviour well.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The provider has not yet developed a workable system that secures parental contributions towards their children's learning and development.

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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

 The inspector observed children present at play and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her provision.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her family in Vigo, near Gravesend, Kent. Most areas of the home are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently cares for four children in the early years age group. The family keeps a bearded dragon and a tortoise, that are kept in secure tanks. The childminder attends a local toddler group and childminding groups. The childminder is able to walk or drive to local schools to take and collect children.

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

 review the systems in place regarding how parents are encouraged to contribute information about their children's learning and development at home.

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who attend

The childminder displays a very good knowledge and understanding of all the areas of learning. She provides a wide range of stimulating and interesting resources and activities to support children's learning. She plans the environment to enable children to choose their own toys and explore independently. Her observations are very clear and she uses the document Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage to help guide her. This enables the childminder to assess each child's progress and plan for the next steps in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding regarding the development of children's communication and language skills. She uses different activities to promote their speech. For example, when children are enjoying moving to music and rhymes, she encourages them to sing along with her and asks about their favourite songs. The young children show they are beginning to know the words to several of the songs. The childminder encourages the children to look at books and learn how to use them properly. She prompts them to point to pictures and objects they recognise.

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who attend

There are opportunities for children to further develop their physical skills every day. If children are unable to use the childminder's garden, they go with the childminder to visit local parks and play centres. This enables them to climb, balance and promote their physical development. The childminder helps children learn to count, know their colours and has games and activities to promote this. For example when children use different shapes and coloured materials to create pictures of snowmen. She also encourages the children to count and name the fruit on their plate at snack time.

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who attend

The childminder has effective measures in place to ensure children's personal, social, emotional skills are promoted well. The childminder obtains information about children's individual needs from their parents. She uses this to plan every day activities flexibly and ensures child initiated play is at the forefront of this. Adult initiated opportunities ensure children can explore outdoors and their local community. The childminder has discussions with parents at either the beginning or the end of the day to inform them of their child's progress. Parents can look at their children's development records at any time.

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

The childminder's home is open, welcoming and child friendly. Children's well being is her main priority and consequently children settle well and clearly feel safe and secure in her company. For example children look to her for comfort when they are tired. The childminder encourages children to be independent and respond to their own needs. For example by finding their own belongings in their drawer. She praises them when successful which promotes their self esteem and confidence. The childminder gives good attention to children's health. She provides healthy options for snacks and meals, helping children understand the foods that are good for them. She mostly uses fresh ingredients when cooking children's meals. Good hygiene routines are in place, which encourage children to understand why they have to wash their hands. The childminder has attended many first aid courses, including one recently. She is extremely knowledgeable about the

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

procedures she would follow to treat minor injuries. The childminder carries out regular risk assessment checks, helping to ensure resources, equipment and the environment are safe for children to use. These are recorded and include the monitoring of places children visit. The childminder's vehicle is also checked regularly, for example, ensuring child seats are age appropriate. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training and has used this and her child care experiences, to produce a well-written policy and procedure. This results in children being safeguarded very well, whilst in her care. Children clearly trust the childminder and they have built good relationships together.

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provision

There are effective procedures in place to ensure her provision runs smoothly. She has begun to self evaluate her provision, which has enabled her to review the improvements and changes required. These include updating her policies and procedures and making alterations to her outdoor play areas, so that children can use them all year round. The childminder has made contact with other child carers in her area and attends different events at her local children's centre. These practices also help her develop and improve her child care service. The childminder is qualified to level 3 and has worked with children for several years. She has attended other training courses and workshops to help her keep up to date with current practices.

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provision

The childminder's policies and procedures are well-written and informative, showing the excellent attention she gives to safeguarding the children in her care. Parents receive copies of these. They help make sure parents are aware of the childminder's role and responsibilities. She encourages parents to be involved in their child's learning and development . However this is mostly verbal with no formal systems to allow parents to contribute effectively to their children's learning and development.. There are signed consents for aspects of care and learning, such as outings and administration of medications. Partnerships with other child professionals and outside agencies are developing well. The childminder understands how important it is to share information for children's continuity of care.

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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 EY451138 Local authority Kent Inspection number 809501 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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. 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.

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Type of provision

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 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,

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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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