Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/02/2013 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

 Children's health is promoted well as they enjoy nutritious snacks and meals and are developing good self-care skills.  Children have secure, trusting relationships with the childminder who is warm and caring. Consequently, they are settled and happy with her and growing in confidence.  Children develop confidence and enjoy their time with the childminder, who enables them to take part in a wide range of activities and play experiences.  The childminder has effective systems in place to ensure children's ongoing safety. This supports children's developing understanding of how they can keep safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems to liaise with other settings children attend are not yet fully established.  The garden is not currently used to its full potential to benefit children in their play and learning.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout observations of children's play and learning in the home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed risk assessments with the childminder and inspected all areas of the premises including the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all available documentation as part of the inspection process.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her evaluation of the provision.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband in Ditton, Aylesford, Kent. Children have access to a playroom and the kitchen on the ground floor and the bathroom and a bedroom for sleeping purposes on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding two children in the early years age range. She is also registered to provide overnight care for two children under eight years. The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends local parent and toddler groups.

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

 develop further systems to share information with other settings that children attend, to fully promote continuity of their learning and development

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

 develop the use of the outdoors, for example by providing equipment that children can move safely to create their own structures to promote and challenge children's learning.

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who attend

The childminder meets the needs of children really well. She has a good partnership with parents and acquires useful information about children. This enables her to have a good starting point to plan activities. The childminder is skilful at observing, uses her observations to assess accurately what the children can do, and what they can learn next. As a result, children progress consistently well across the areas of learning and achieve well for their age. The childminder uses photographs and samples of children's pictures to support her written assessments, which creates an interesting file to share with parents.

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who attend

Children are well supported in developing their communication and language skills. Children often socialise with other children and adults at the various groups they attend with the childminder. Children enjoy large play equipment and moving to music, promoting their physical development well. There is a good selection of books available. They learn about change as they help to make pizza dough measuring the raw ingredients and then mixing until they get the right consistency. Children play happily with puzzles using their imagination to pretend to make the noises of the trains and cars. The childminder's friendly positive interaction encourages children to join in and learn while they play.

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who attend

The childminder focuses effectively on young children's personal, social and emotional development. As a result, children are becoming sociable, gaining confidence and developing an inquisitive attitude, which will benefit their future learning. The childminder notes children's interests; therefore, she is able to provide toys and equipment that hold their attention. Children are interested in outdoor activities and play. This includes outings to parks and indoor physical play areas. However, the childminder has a large garden which is rarely used to provide more challenge and interest. For example, by providing large portable equipment such as large cardboard tubes and tyres, that children can move about safely, so that children can create their own structures.

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

Children settle well and demonstrate a feeling of security as they move confidently around in the childminder's home. Children are well behaved and the childminder fosters their self-esteem well. She sits with them to provide encouragement. For example, children use the play food to make meals for the childminder. She praises their success when they try to identify the different vegetables correctly. Children are developing a sense of belonging in the community. This is because they visit local places of interest and different groups. Children develop social relationships with other people and develop an understanding of the world around them. This results in children who are gaining good skills and attitudes to support and underpin the expectations at school.

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

Children are developing a good understanding about living a healthy lifestyle through discussion and posters. They choose from a good range of healthy snacks and regular drinks, while learning the importance of self-care routines. Children are given a wide variety of meals for lunch, which are planned on the weekly menu. This provides parents with clear information about their child's diet. Thorough hygiene routines are in place for potty training, thereby ensuring cross infection is minimised.

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

Children learn about keeping themselves safe through play. The childminder talks to the children about tiding toys away when they are finished to reduce tripping hazards. Outings provide additional opportunities for the children to learn about keeping safe. They learn how to cross the road safely, looking and listening for cars, while holding an adult's hand. Children have easy access to a good range of toys and resources. They make choices from the low-level storage containers, selecting from the books, construction or role-play toys. The resources are in good condition and well-maintained providing stimulating choices for children's all round development.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and maintains all of the required documentation. The childminder has a good range of well-written policies and procedures including a safeguarding policy. She has attended safeguarding training. She is clear about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Comprehensive risk assessments are implemented and reviewed regularly to maintain a safe environment. The childminder works hard to provide a safe place for children to play. All visitors are recorded into a visitor's book and children are always supervised.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her service and shows a good ability to assess her own successes and areas for further development. She has completed self-evaluation, which helps her to indentify her strengths and areas for improvement. As a result, she continues to build on the resources to support specific areas of learning and aid children's development. She continually develops her knowledge and understanding of how to support children effectively. This means that the childminder implements the requirements of the learning and development programme effectively, benefitting children who attend.

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provision

The childminder has open and effective communication with parents to ensure that children are cared for in line with their wishes. Discussions, use of a daily diary and planned meetings help to promote consistent care and learning outcomes for children. The childminder recognises the importance of developing working relationships with other professionals involved in children's care and learning. However, this is not fully embedded into the childminder's practice.

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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 EY451165 Local authority Kent Inspection number 881865 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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.

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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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