Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10/04/2014 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 gives children present her full, undivided attention and displays a good knowledge of their background and individual needs.  The resources, activities and equipment available are safe, suitable and appropriate for the age of the children being minded.  The childminder displays a good understanding of the need to evaluate and reflect on her practices and minding service, which results in changes and improvement made to benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not yet practised the emergency evacuation procedure with all children.

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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 talked with the childminder and viewed relevant documentation.  The inspector observed children and sampled their progress records.  The inspector provided feedback of her findings to the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and two teenage children in Wilmington, Dartford Kent. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a garden are used for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is one child in the early years age group on roll. The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children and attends the local parent/toddler group. The family has three dogs and fish in pond outdoors kept as pets.

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

 enable children to practise the evacuation procedure to help them learn how to keep themselves safe in an emergency

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who attend

The childminder shows she has life experience and a good understanding about how children learn through play. This means she is able to provide stimulating, age appropriate resources and toys for them to enjoy. The childminder enables children to try out new activities, helping them use their imagination and developing physical skills. For example, she encourages young babies to move on to the next stage in their physical development, such as turning themselves over on a soft play mat. The childminder recognises the need to promote both child-initiated and adult-led opportunities to assist children's learning and development.

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who attend

Before children start with her, the childminder ensures she obtains required and relevant details about their personal background and individual needs from their parents. She also requests information about the children's development, skills and interests, for example, what they enjoy doing most. The childminder knows it is important to find out what children can already do, for example, for young babies, physical milestones such as sitting unaided and crawling. She then uses this information along with her continuous observations of the children to help her provide challenging and appropriate daily activities. The childminder makes sure she has a variety of interesting toys for children to choose from. She also provides resources that she knows they enjoy. For example, babies enjoy visually stimulating activities and those that are noisy and bright. The childminder talks with the youngest children confirming what they are doing, encouraging their first

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who attend

language skills. The childminder plays with the children at their level and interacts well with them. This encourages them to communicate with her as the babies make noises and shape their mouths to respond back. The childminder uses different opportunities to help all children to listen to different words associated with their play and singing counting rhymes to them. The childminder also provides art and craft materials for the children, and photographs show children enjoying painting and sticking. As a result, these activities help enhance children's creative development. The children beam and show delight when the childminder clearly praises them which boosts their self-esteem. There are areas where older children can relax and look at books or just enjoy quiet time. There is an outdoor area of the garden where children can play safely as they develop their physical skills. Children benefit further from fresh air, exercise and meeting other children as they

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who attend

The childminder makes time to discuss the children's daily routine with their parents. Children's learning and development records are also available for them to view at any time, which supports their involvement in their children's progress to enable continuity of learning.

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

The childminder provides safe, welcoming and child friendly areas in her home, for children to play in. The homely and stimulating environment help children settle in quickly and make them feel at ease straight away. The childminder gives good attention to promoting the children's welfare and well-being. It is clear they enjoy her company and she responds well to their needs and she joins in with their activities. The childminder is always with the children and this results in them clearly feeling safe and secure in her company. She is always available to give children cuddles and reassurance if they want it. The childminder promotes children's independence according to their age and stage of development by helping them to respond to their own needs. For example, when babies are tired and want to rest or sleep, she helps them to settle. Many activities are accessible so that the older children can choose what they want to do for themselves. The

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

childminder provides a variety of toys and resources that interest them, such as shakers, play mats and simple musical instruments so that babies can join in too. She praises children for their achievements and this means they feel proud and gain in their self- confidence.

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

The childminder has informative and well written policies and procedures to confirm and support her role and responsibilities. However, the procedure for evacuating the premises in an emergency has not been practised with the children, to help them learn how to keep themselves safe. The safeguarding policies and procedures in place show that the childminder gives much importance to safeguarding children's welfare and well-being. She displays a good knowledge and understanding of what she would do if she had any child protection concerns about a child.

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

The childminder is able to provide meals, drinks and snacks if the parents wish her to. She ensures she offers children nutritional, balanced foods, such as fruit, vegetables and pasta. The childminder has self-care routines in place for older children, such as how and when to wash hands. For babies she has baby wipes to help them learn how important good hygiene is. As a result, children develop a good awareness of healthy eating and effective hygiene practices. The childminder has attended a recognised first aid course and shows she has a good understanding about what to do if children sustain any minor injuries. Risk assessments are carried out and recorded and any findings are monitored by the childminder. This helps ensure children are able to play in environments that are suitable and free from hazards. The children, especially the babies, make frequent eye contact with her and show they trust her. Children are starting to build in confidence and

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

are beginning to express themselves. Together, they have built very good relationships and it is clear the children have bonded well with the childminder.

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

The childminder has a clear behaviour management policy in place. This shows she has a good understanding of how she plans to engage the children and promote their personal, social and emotional development needs. The children respond positively as she encourages and helps them in their efforts to achieve what they want to. The childminder displays a respect for children and this helps them to feel valued.

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provision

The childminder implements the requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage well. Each child has a progress and development book and folder, where the childminder records her observations. Photographs of the children enjoying activities support her written assessments of their progress. Overall, the observations and assessments are evaluative and identify the links to each child's stage of development. The childminder's assessments show that children are progressing and achieving well in all areas of learning. Any next steps in their individual learning are identified and followed up. This provides effective monitoring of any specific learning needs.

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provision

The clear and effective policies and procedures in place ensure the childminder's provision is organised, efficient and benefits all the children who attend. The childminder has begun to develop a successful process to help her self-evaluate her service. She is able to identify and implement any changes required. These include her plans to attend further training, to promote her professional development and help keep her up to date with current practices. Parents are also encouraged to comment about the service she provides.

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provision

Parents sign any required consents, for different aspects of care and learning. For example, if the childminder needs to seek emergency medical treatment for a child. The childminder is clear in that she wants to continue with improving the processes already in place. She shows she is very aware of how important it is to share information for children's continuity of care, so that they are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY467273 Local authority Kent Inspection number 939850 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 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

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