Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/07/2013 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 childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how to meet children's learning and development needs, so they progress well.  Children enjoy a wide variety of stimulating toys and resources, this provides an interesting learning environment and a good selection of activities to choose from.  The childminder has a well organised approach to documentation and record keeping, this underpins children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are minor weaknesses in the childminders self evaluation and reviewing practices, which does not fully support the childminder in targeting areas for improvement.  Children do not currently access a wealth of resources that reflect diversity. This limits children from developing a full awareness of other cultures and beliefs.

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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 children at play both indoors and outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held continuous discussion with the childminder about aspects of children's care.  The inspector viewed a selection of policy and planning documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her partner and two children in Worthing, West Sussex near schools, parks, shops and transport links. The majority of the ground floor and an upstairs toilet are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. There are some steps in the outdoor area. The childminder has two dogs. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group.

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

 ensure strategies are in place to review practice and consider self evaluation to effectively identify strengths and weaknesses and use these to plan for improvement

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

 continue to gather resources, including books and role play toys that represent other cultures and beliefs and challenge gender stereotypes.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's individual learning well. She has a good understanding of capabilities of children in her care, and knows how to progress their learning successfully, considering any gaps in learning. The childminder has recently developed strategies to document the learning of new children to her setting, which allows her to make precise assessments on entry. This ensures children are progressing well throughout their time at the setting. The childminder makes detailed observations of the children in her care. She effectively uses the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework within her planning considerations. The childminder shares information with parents, as a result children are well prepared for the next step of their learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides a variety of activities which support communication and language skills. For example, she engages children in singing and rhymes about what they are doing, noting particular words or phrases that are relevant to the theme. This helps young children and babies to think about words and language, associating objects and phrases. Children are happy and relaxed at the setting, children's personal, social and emotional development is catered for well.

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who attend

The childminder provides regular outings to the local toddler group, so that children can develop their social skills with others in their age group. In addition to planning indoor activities such as dressing up or role play, which helps children to think about other people's lives in addition to considering their self-identity. Children have access to a large outdoor area with good quality play equipment such as a climbing frame and slide, this helps to promote their physical development. Children do not currently access a full range of resources that reflect the diverse world in which we live. This limits children from developing a full awareness of other cultures, languages and beliefs.

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

The childminder has developed a happy, stimulating and secure environment, in which she effectively blends her home and early years setting. This has helped to further strengthen the bond between the childminder and the children in her care. As a result children are calm and relaxed, they play happily and enjoy their activities.

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

The childminder regularly provides opportunities for children to develop their good behaviour skills. She gives them appropriate praise and encouragement, responding calmly and appropriately to any difficult situations. This adds to the positive atmosphere at the setting and provides children with a feeling of security, which they reflect in their behaviour. Children's independence is encouraged soundly. Opportunities for children to take charge of activities or make choices for themselves are consistent. The childminder encourages this by asking questions, gently guiding children in their decisions, and offering opportunities to explore and take considered risks. This results in a growth of confidence for children.

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

The childminder makes children's health and safety her priority. She makes appropriate doors secure with safety gates or locks. She has a clear understanding of health and safety regulations, which she reflects within her policy and planning documents.

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

The childminder considers children's physical exercise well. She provides them with opportunities such as push along toys, or small world resources, which fosters small and large motor skill development. In addition the childminder plans routines to allow younger children time to sleep or rest. The childminder provides healthy foods for daily, snack times, which includes a selection of fruit or vegetables and the childminder talks about healthy foods to children. The childminder supports effective hygiene routines with children during their time at the setting. For example, she talks about hand washing and using wet wipes at snack time, promoting children's consideration of their own hygiene.

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provision

The childminder oversees educational programmes well. She has recently developed an effective system for tracking activities in accordance with curriculum documents. These reflect the childminders good understanding of how children learn.

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provision

The childminder clearly understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements, regularly using the Statutory Framework to guide her practice. She has developed a close and supportive relationship with colleagues through a local childminding network. This enables her to gain advice if needed and provide a platform for sharing good practice. This provides reassurance that she is working in accordance with requirements, while ensuring a safe and secure environment for the children in her care.

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provision

The childminder has reviewed some of her documentation and has considered making small changes to her setting. However, the childminder does not have effective methods for reviewing or fully challenging her practice. The childminder has formed strong, effective partnerships with parents that use her service. She has regular informal contact with parents. In addition she uses a contact book where she shares information about children's care and development with parents each day. This keeps clear lines of communication between the childminder and families that come to her setting.

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provision

The childminder has good links to local external agencies such as health visitors and the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. She also maintains positive collaborations with local amenities such as the toy library and family centre. This helps in providing support and advice about good practice, but also add to children's experience of the local community.

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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 EY456126 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 899822 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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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