O'Brien, Tracy Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2015 22 October 2008

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment where children have positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder knows the children well and provides a range of indoor and outdoor activities that interest and motivates them.  The childminder observes and assesses the children's development in order to plan for next steps in their learning.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to working with parents and other agencies to ensure good outcomes for children. This helps to promote continuity of children's care routines.  The childminder has a range of policies and procedures to ensure that children remain safe in her care.  The childminder has links with other professionals and school teachers. This helps to meet children's individual needs and prepare children for the next stage in their learning and the move to school.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about their children's development at home.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop ways to further encourage parents to contribute regularly to their children's developmental files.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting and playing with the children.  The inspector observed a range of activities and resources indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the children's development and looked at their observation files.  The inspector considered feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and procedures.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to encourage children's development. For example, during the inspection, the childminder supported children to create posters and maps and asked questions to promote their thinking skills. The childminder supports younger children extremely well in their communication and social development. She uses facial expressions and signs to promote interaction and provides simple words and vocabulary to develop their language. The childminder provides regular outdoor activities which supports children's physical development. For example, the childminder and children grow vegetables in her garden which helps children to understand about the natural world. The childminder communicates with parents verbally and by the sharing of photographs which supports learning at home. Written observations are summarised to identify children's next steps in their learning. However, the childminder does not yet

p.3

who attend. This is good

consistently encourage parents to add their own observations to their children's developmental progress.

p.3

good

Children form secure attachments with the childminder. As a result, children settle easily and are confident. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles by talking about healthy foods and by regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder encourages good hygiene practices and models good behaviour and manners. Children learn to follow the house rules, which ensures that children learn to behave well. The childminder regularly praises children which promotes high levels of self-esteem. She ensures that her home and outings are risk assessed and her knowledge of safeguarding ensures that children remain safe in her care.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the areas of learning and reviews her environment to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the minded children. The childminder reviews and updates her procedures and policies to ensure that children remain safe in her care. She demonstrates an understanding of the importance of liaising with other agencies and is prepared for completing progress checks for two-year-olds and summaries for children moving on to school. The childminder regularly reviews the environment to ensure it meets the needs of the children attending and seeks feedback from parents.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY378007 Local authority Kent Inspection number 829543 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2008

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Greenhithe, Kent.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5