Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/03/2013 10/02/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They make good progress in their learning as they engage in the fun activities she provides.  The childminder forms strong emotional bonds with children. This results in children feeling secure, content and keen to learn.  Children become independent learners as they confidently explore and investigate the well-resourced environment.  Strong partnerships with parents result in consistency of care and learning for individual children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 the childminder has not yet established effective links with other providers so they can work together to meet children's individual needs.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 activities indoors and in the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled other documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's questionnaires.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She holds a recognised childcare qualification. She lives with her husband and two children. They live in a house in Willingdon, East Sussex near to schools, shops and parks. The whole of the ground floor and two first floor bedrooms are used for childminding. The majority of an enclosed garden is available for outside play. The childminder has one dog.

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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. She is currently minding six children in the early years age range. She also offers care to children aged up to 11 years. The childminder offers overnight care for one child. The childminder attends local toddler groups on a regular basis.

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

 improve the two-way sharing of relevant information with other settings in order to identify children's needs and help them make progress.

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who attend

The childminder effectively establishes children's starting points. She works closely with new parents and gains useful information from them about their child's interests and abilities. This helps her to settle children in quickly and thoughtfully plan to meet their needs. The childminder has robust systems for assessing where a child is in their learning and development. She makes good use of her observations of individual children to identify learning priorities and narrow any gaps in their development. The childminder plans challenging activities that help a child continue to make good progress towards the early learning goals. As a result, children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning.

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who attend

The childminder actively encourages parents to get involved in children's learning and share what they know about their child. This enables her to successfully adapt activities to meet children's needs and interests. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's progress as she regularly sends the learning records home. She values any contributions parents make to the assessment process. The childminder has just started to implement an effective progress check for two-year-old children. She makes good use of the check to review children's progress with parents and identify any concerns.

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who attend

The childminder interacts effectively with children. She promotes and extends their learning as they play. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and actively encourages them to share their thoughts. As a result, children develop good communication skills. They respond well to the childminder and readily share their experiences and talk about their family lives. Children develop a love of books as they share stories with the childminder. The childminder develops their literacy skills well as she helps them think of different objects that begin with the same letter. Children make strides in their mathematical skills as they sort and match the building blocks. The childminder makes good use of the opportunities to increase children's awareness of shapes as they play. Children develop good physical skills as they use different tools to make models with the dough.

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

Children quickly develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder. They like to cuddle up with her to look at books together. They actively seek her attention and involve her in their play. Children behave well and happily share resources. The childminder deals calmly with any disputes and helps children develop a good understanding of why their behaviour was inappropriate. Children show a strong sense of security as they confidently approach other adults in the home. The childminder sensitively supports children who are less confident in other settings. She prepares children well for their transitions to pre- schools and schools.

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

The childminder creates a child friendly environment with a number of interesting posters and magnetic letters on display. Children often show interest in the posters and point to the numbers and letters they can see. The childminder makes sure there is a good range of suitably challenging resources for children to choose from. As a result, children develop good levels of independence. They take on responsibilities, such as setting out bowls for snack time. Children find the changing mat for the childminder so she can change another child's nappy.

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

Children develop a good understanding of how to stay safe. For example, the childminder gently reminds children of what can happen if they do not follow the safety rules. She encourages children to try more challenging outdoor play equipment. As a result, children learn to take manageable risks with good support from the childminder. Children enjoy playing outside in the fresh air and engaging in different forms of physical exercise.

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

Children develop a good understanding of the importance of having a healthy diet through everyday practices. The childminder talks with children about what is good to eat and why. Children adopt good personal hygiene practices. They learn about the need to brush their teeth as they read and discuss stories about this aspect of healthy living. Children share their experiences of visiting the dentist.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has completed safeguarding training so has a good understanding of how to deal with any child protection concerns. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children. She carries out robust risk assessments that help her identify and minimise hazards effectively both indoors and outdoors. The childminder keeps all the required documentation in a professional and organised manner. These records help her to work with parents effectively and help promote children's welfare. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's welfare.

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provision

The childminder shows a good working knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She implements these requirements effectively and this results in children developing well in all areas of learning. The childminder consistently monitors and evaluates her planning and provision. She makes good use of her assessments to check that every child is achieving in relation to their starting points. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of working closely with agencies to access support and help narrow any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has not yet fully developed ways in which she can successfully work with other settings to help promote children's learning.

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provision

The childminder shows a realistic view of her strengths and weaknesses. She takes positive action to improve outcomes for children. She makes good use of parent questionnaires to identify and address areas for improvement. For example, following a parents' suggestion, she is starting to plan activities where children can help prepare their own lunches. The childminder is currently working on increasing parental involvement in the observation and assessment process. She is also keen to attend further training to continue to improve her knowledge and skills.

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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 action. 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 EY297836 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 847379 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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