Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/06/2014 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 develops strong emotional attachments with children. Consequently they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder offers a good mix of adult led and child initiated activities within an inclusive environment.  Children's communication and language development is well supported. The childminder talks to children and provides activities that stimulate conversations.  Parents make positive comments about the high level of care and learning their children receive from the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children are not always able to follow their interests and play independently during planned activities.

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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 the childminder interact with children during activities indoors and outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled and discussed with the childminder the setting's policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed children's development records with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her mother and three other adults, including her son, daughter and son in law. The family live in a large house in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, close to shops, schools, parks and public transport links. Children have access to the through living/dining room plus one of the bedrooms on the first floor. A garden is available for outdoor play. There are currently seven children on roll who attend on a full or part-time basis. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four.The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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

 develop the planning for the setting further to give children sufficient opportunities to follow their own interests.

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who attend

The childminder provides good quality learning experiences to support children to move on to the next stage of their learning and development. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides a good mix of adult led and child initiated activities. She takes into account children's ages and stages of development to ensure that activities are suitable to keep children motivated and challenged. Consequently children make good progress in the setting.

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who attend

The childminder observes children and talks to parents about their starting points. She uses the information to plan activities around children's interests that cover all areas of learning and development and support children to move on to their next steps. The childminder shares records of children's development with parents regularly. This means that parents know what children are learning in the setting and can therefore support and extend this learning at home. The childminder understands her responsibility to provide parents with the required progress check when children reach the age of two when appropriate. She works with the early year's settings children attend. This working in partnership ensures a consistent approach to children's learning which supports children develop towards the early leaning goals.

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who attend

Children develop confidence and independence with the childminder. They choose from a range of activities and resources that support all areas of learning and development. The childminder provides a folder with pictures and words of the resources in the setting. Children sit together and decide what they would like to play with during the day and become independent learners. The childminder also plans adult led activities to ensure that children are stimulated. The childminder teaches children about numbers and the concepts of more than and less than. Children are encouraged to count during outdoor tea party activities with dolls. They learn to share and take turns whilst making grass heads as they pour and scoop grass seeds and soil into containers. This supports their personal, social and emotional development. Children of different ages sit for long periods during activities that interest them. The childminder talks to the children about what they are

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who attend

doing and children learn about how things grow. She uses age appropriate language and sits at children's level to support their communication and language development. Toddlers have opportunities for transporting as they collect items such as cars and play food in shopping trolleys which they move around the garden. They play in the sand and the childminder talks about how it feels on their hands. However the childminder does not always give children the time and space to follow their interests during planned activities.

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who attend

Children sing songs and play with musical instruments. They join in with action rhymes and the childminder adds to their learning by using puppets. They sing songs about a farm and children learn the names of animals and the noises they make. The childminder skilfully stops during songs to encourage children to continue themselves. This supports their confidence and self-esteem. Children hold hands in a circle and listen to instructions well. They laugh and giggle as they enjoy the activity. Children have lots of opportunities for outdoor play. The childminder takes children to local parks and playgroups as well as having daily opportunities to play outside in the enclosed garden. Children push cars along the ground on road maps, dig in the sand and push buggies and shopping trolleys. Partnership with parents is good. Parents make positive comments that children make good progress with the childminder. They are "happy, settled and feel safe and loved in

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who attend

her care". The childminder supports children to build skills so that they are ready for the next stage of their learning. They are encouraged to wash their hands themselves and the childminder teaches them self-care skills. The childminder plans activities that engage and motivate children so that they learn to sit, listen and concentrate ready for school.

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

Children develop warm trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder discusses children's routines and individual needs with parents and follows them in the setting. The childminder gives children lots of cuddles and picks children up when they lift their arms for re-assurance. Consequently children feel safe and secure with the childminder. Children enjoy the activities the childminder provides. They join in happily and the childminder praises them for all of their achievements which supports their confidence and self-esteem. Children make positive relationships with the childminder as well as other children in the setting. Children of different ages and abilities play well together and learn to share and take turns. Children move freely and confidently around the setting and clearly feel safe in the well-resourced environment. There is a good range of age related resources accessible to children.

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

The childminder helps children learn positive ways to behave. She talks to children all the time about being kind to each other. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to develop personally, socially and emotionally as she reminds children about good behaviour and uses lots of positive language. Children behave well in the setting. Children are encouraged to follow hygiene routines and engage in hand washing to promote their good health. The childminder liaises with parents to find out about children's routines and preferences when they start in the setting. Care routines and nappy changing are managed sensitively and children are encouraged to be independent when using the toilet.

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

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles by providing lots of opportunities for children to play outdoors for fresh air and exercise. She talks to children about healthy foods and works in partnership with parents to encourage healthy eating. Children develop their independence as they are encouraged to cut up grapes and strawberries at snack time. The childminder provides healthy snacks and drinks at mealtimes and they are a sociable occasion where children sit together and build friendships. The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place to support children's well-being. She records information about children's individual needs. The childminder keeps records and permissions on children's allergies and cultural preferences as well as accidents and medication. The childminder holds a first aid certificate which ensures that she is able to deal with accidents appropriately.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has robust policies and procedures in place which she shares with parents when they start in the setting so that they are aware of what she provides. The childminder attends training to support her knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements. The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place to safeguard children. She attends training and is confident in the action to take if she is concerned about a child in her care. All of the adults in her setting have undergone the required suitability checks. The childminder's setting is safe, secure and hygienic for children to use and written risk assessments are in place and regularly reviewed. Children take part in fire drills and they learn to keep themselves safe as they become familiar with the evacuation procedure.

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provision

The childminder has well organised written documentation. Records show attendance registers are up to date and legal requirements are followed in relation to administering medication and recording accidents. Contracts and child record forms detail children's individual needs such as allergies or medication and include information on who has parental responsibility for a child. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage. She is enthusiastic and motivated to provide a high level of care and learning for children. She works with parents to get to know individual children's interest and plans activities and resources to support their next stage of learning. The childminder keeps written records of children's development including observations, plans and understands the requirement of providing a progress check for children when they reach the age of two. She regularly

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provision

shares information with parents and encourages them to support children's learning at home.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her provision by observing children and taking into account parent's views. She recently completed a level three childcare qualification to support and develop her practice and plans to attend further training to build on this, particularly in the area of developing observations and planning. She also has support for courses through the local authority and attends childminder drop-ins where she is able to gain new ideas and share good 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 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 EY467987 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 940704 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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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