Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2017 6 August 2014

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder is skilled at extending children's language skills. For example, she asks questions and encourages children to describe what they are doing. Children are confident speakers who readily engage in conversations with the childminder.  The childminder successfully establishes children's starting points in their learning. She assesses children's ongoing progress competently and identifies their learning priorities. Children make good progress in learning in relation to their starting points.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and other early years settings involved with children. They provide consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder continues to build on her knowledge and skills to help improve outcomes for children. For example, she recently completed training that has increased

p.1

This provision is good

her teaching skills and enabled her to narrow emerging gaps in children's speech development more effectively.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to encourage children to continue exploring an activity before moving on to another adult-led learning experience.  Some planned mathematical activities do not fully engage and interest children.

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

 provide sufficient time for children to explore planned activities to their satisfaction before introducing new ones  provide further exciting and innovative ways to build on children's strong mathematical skills.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how to protect children, for example, from extreme views and harm. She rarely uses her assistant but she makes sure he fully understands his role in safeguarding children. The childminder supervises, coaches and supports the assistant when he works with her. The childminder maintains a safe and secure home where children move around independently. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, for example, by making good use of the assessment records she completes to help identify children's learning needs. She evaluates her practice and focuses well on areas for development, such as providing additional resources to build further on children's strong early reading skills.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has been responding more effectively to children's curiosity. For example, she makes better use of unplanned activities and spontaneous opportunities to build on children's knowledge and learning. Overall, children enjoy a variety of interesting learning experiences, such as exploring ice. Children develop good control and coordination, for example, when they use large tweezers and a scoop to move ice cubes. Children increase their understanding of simple science, such as finding out what happens to ice when it gets warm. They learn which objects float and which sink, for example, during water play activities. Children confidently demonstrate to the childminder how toys work.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has increased the opportunities for children to develop a strong understanding of healthy lifestyles since the previous inspection. Children enjoy daily exercise and fresh air. They develop good physical skills and learn to manage risks safely. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating. She successfully reinforces children's understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe on outings. For example, children develop a good awareness of how to cross roads safely and the dangers of water.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to be ready for the move on to school. They are confident, independent and manage their own personal care needs well, such as putting on coats to play outside. They willingly do tasks, such as tidying up and helping prepare snacks. Children make choices from a good range of challenging resources. They concentrate well at favourite activities, such as role play and playing with toy vehicles. Children behave well and respond positively to adults. They share and take turns. Children develop a positive attitude towards differences in society and respect for others.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY475855 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1071851 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2014

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday, all year round. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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 reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

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