Hampton, Louise Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 16 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children play in a bright, welcoming and child-friendly environment. Play spaces have been organised exceptionally well to offer children choice, independence and a wealth of learning opportunities.  Children are given time and space to investigate, explore and discover, building on their learning and knowledge successfully.  Children use their imaginations to great effect as they play, having access to a vast range of toys and resources that encourage them to use their imaginations and to take on make-believe roles.  Children take risks as they play but have a high regard for safety. This is because the childminder gives clear guidance, explanations and support.  The childminder has a good understand of safeguarding. She ensures that her knowledge is kept up to date, which means that she knows the procedures and who to contact should she have any concerns about children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents and carers to add their comments into their children's developmental profiles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop further ways to encourage parents and carers to add to their children's developmental profiles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, the childminder's assistant and children.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and safeguarding procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children that she is caring for very well. This helps her to plan activities that are meaningful to them, that they will enjoy and that promote positive outcomes. The childminder is skilled at giving children space and time to follow interests but also knows when to join in with play and extend children's learning. She observes children as they play and supports them as they undertake developmentally difficult tasks, such as cutting with scissors. Children are very well prepared for the next steps in their learning. They are making very good progress in an environment that is rich in conversation. Parents and carers may share in their children's learning whenever they wish and they particularly enjoy seeing photographs of their children each day. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage parents to add their own observations to their children's developmental progress.

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outstanding

The childminder works very closely with parents and carers so that she is able to meet children's needs, helping them to settle exceptionally well. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder, resulting in them being happy and extremely confident. Children are independent learners and have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They are supported to play cooperatively and have formed strong relationships. Children have an excellent understanding of right and wrong and have a high regard for others as they play. This is due to good role modelling from the childminder who regularly praises children to raise their levels of self-esteem.

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provision is good

Activities and children's learning are effectively assessed to ensure that children consistently learn and make good progress. The childminder continuously thinks about how to add to experiences and adapt the setting to provide learning for all. Parents and carers views and opinions are valued in the evaluation process. The childminder has started to build on her knowledge by enrolling in training. Partnerships with professionals and other settings that children attend are strong, which benefits children. The childminder has a high regard for children's safety, helping to ensure that they are safeguarded.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384168 Local authority Kent Inspection number 829880 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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