Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/11/2014 23/11/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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's warm and kind interaction makes children feel safe and secure.  The childminder organises her home carefully to enable children to make independent choices about their play.  Children's communication skills are good because the childminder talks to them and values what they have to say.  The childminder's self-evaluation and reflective process is effective in improving the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always extend children's understanding of the written word by using labels in the environment.  The childminder does not always consistently gather detailed information about children from their parents, to fully support the settling in procedure.

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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's interactions with the children, and spoke with the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journals, including assessment documents and next steps, and sampled some policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder various aspects of children's care, and the childminder's understanding of how children learn and develop.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the daily routine and practice and discussed the organisation and managing of the childminding service with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home used by children in relation to their health and safety.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and children in St Peters, Broadstairs, Kent. The whole of the downstairs is used for childminding. There is a secure outside area. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age range. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 8pm all year. She walks and or drives to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler groups and she receives support from the local authority.

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

 enhance children's understanding of literacy by using names and labels in the environment

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

 encourage parents to contribute information about their children's learning needs as part of the settling in procedure.

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who attend

The childminder supports children well and they are making good progress in their learning and development. She has a thorough knowledge of the seven areas of learning, which she uses to plan interesting activities to fully engage children. The childminder sets out the room to enable the children to move easily between activities. The children are able to access the resources independently from the purpose built shelving units. They have space to spread out in the living room to explore their chosen activities. For example, spreading the dressing up clothes out as they engaged in pretend play. The childminder encourages the children to put on the outfits, while being close by to assist where needed.

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who attend

The children are practising skills for their future, whilst being absorbed in their imaginative play. The childminder joins in activities to help support and develop the children's learning further. She makes effective use of questioning techniques and gives children time to respond. The children chatter away to friends as well as explaining to the childminder what they would like to do next. The childminder encourages the children to join in singing simple nursery rhymes to develop their vocabulary. She understands the importance of promoting children's communication and language skills and assembles resources, and plans activities to promote speech. The childminder is aware of how to develop the children's personal, social and emotional development and offers activities to promote this. For example, she fosters children's ability to learn self-care skills and independence, as they do things for themselves. The

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who attend

children enjoyed wiping their hand with wet wipes to remove the paint as well as getting a cloth to help clean the table ready for lunch. They demonstrate confidence in their surroundings by asking for additional resources to extend their activities further, using the paint rollers to explore textures and patterns in their painting activity. The childminder promotes children's learning and development through a range of stimulating opportunities. She provides children with constant access to creative and writing materials. This enables them to use their imaginations and practise their emerging writing skills. However, the childminder does not always promote or extend opportunities for children to recognise letters and numbers within the inside and outdoors environments.

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who attend

The childminder observes children and monitors their progress effectively. She uses these observations to plan the children's next steps. The childminder clearly identifies the areas of learning that she is concentrating on for each child. She records their progress and provides activities, focused on their emerging interests to further extend their learning. She collates the observations and photographs she has taken, in the children learning journeys. The childminder regularly shares these with parents. The childminder completes the progress check at age two to further monitor children's progress. She makes effective use of the home contact books to keep parents well informed about their children's progress each day.

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

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. She is very aware of their specific needs and praises them for their achievements. The childminder is calm and affectionate when supporting the children and acts as a good role model. The children confidently explore the engaging environment. They excitedly show the childminder the new toys they have found on the shelves. The children are developing good relationships with each other and are learning how to share and take turns with the resources. The childminder uses effective strategies to help the children to begin to understand about their behaviour. She has introduced a sand timer so that the children know how long they have to wait before it is their turn. This supports them with learning skills needed for their future. Children readily approach the childminder for hugs and cuddles. This demonstrates how safe and secure they feel in the childminder's care. The childminder works closely

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

with parents to establish an individual settling in procedure for each family. The childminder collects information on children's care routines; however, she does not gather other information about the child's preferences consistently.

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

The childminder uses the garden and other outdoor facilities to support children to exercise, and learn about staying active. They explore and investigate nature and benefit from lots of physical activities in the fresh air. For example, when they visit the local play parks as well as the Wildlife Park to feed the animals. The childminder enables children to develop the skills and abilities they need to learn about a healthy lifestyle. She produces nutritious snacks and works together with parents to make sure children eat a healthy diet. Water is available all day, so children do not get thirsty.

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

Children learn self-care as they follow routine hygiene practice by washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure consistent care routines, for example supporting children when they are toilet training. The childminder understands how to plan for the children's next stage in their development. For example by making links with local schools and identifying activities to support children for school readiness.

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provision

The childminder shows a dedication to making her home warm and welcoming to children and parents. Her priority is to safeguard the children in her care and their welfare is very important to her. The childminder confidently meets the safeguarding, learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly updates her safeguarding training and has the required documentation in place to support children's safety. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments and constant supervision of children helps to ensure that she identifies and manages any hazards appropriately. This minimises the risks to children safety. She has policies and procedures in place, which she regularly reviews, and shares with parents. The childminder has a visitors' book and only allows people she has invited into her home.

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provision

The childminder is developing the monitoring procedures she uses to track children's achievements and identify any gaps in learning. She has built positive relationships with parents, and works closely with them to improve outcomes for children. Comments and letters parents have written show that they are very happy with the care and opportunities made available to their children.

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provision

The childminder has a valid first-aid certificate and is trained to treat any minor injuries children might sustain. She has all required documentation accurately recorded and stored in line with Data protection. The childminder has established an effective self-evaluation process, for example, she has put procedures in place to address all previous recommendations. The childminder is aware of how to work with other professionals to support children and parents who attend her provision. This results in a consistent approach to children's learning and development to enable them to make good progress.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY391240 Local authority Kent Inspection number 906456 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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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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