Sellens, Teresa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2017 15 June 2015

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

 Children are settled and play happily in the welcoming environment. They develop secure attachments with the childminder who is responsive to their individual needs.  Children make choices for themselves. For example, they independently select the resources and toys they want to play with and enjoy choosing which storybooks the childminder reads to them after lunch.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively, taking into account the views of children and parents, and seeks to extend her knowledge and improve her practice. For example, she reads journals and researches online and, as a result, has extended her provision of sensory activities in the garden.  The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to have fun with language when they all 'have a go' at speaking like robots.

p.1

This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a sound knowledge of how children learn through play. Overall, she supports children's development well and they make good progress in their learning from their starting points.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating.  The childminder does not consistently provide children with enough opportunities to learn more about and understand other cultures of the world.

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

 extend opportunities for children to learn more about the importance of healthy eating  build on the opportunities for children to explore and learn more about other cultures beyond their own experiences.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and their interactions with the childminder as they engaged in activities.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed safeguarding practices with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development, and evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with her.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training, has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and knows where to obtain support should she have any concerns. The childminder effectively assesses risk and minimises hazards. This helps support children's safety within the home and on outings. She develops good relationships with parents who speak very highly of how the childminder supports their children's development. Parents particularly appreciate the range of outdoor activities the childminder organises. The childminder tracks and monitors children's development and uses her ongoing observations to identify children's next steps in learning. She shares information with other settings that children attend in order to support children's learning and continuity of care.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children in their play and values their ideas. She plans activities which build on children's interests and offers them the opportunity to investigate. For example, she observes children's fascination with sea creatures and engages them in a fishing game. Children enjoy meeting the challenge of using one hand only to control the magnetic fishing rod, and excitedly match the different patterns on the fish they catch. Children develop early reading skills. For example, they look at books independently and also delight in listening to the childminder read stories, eagerly anticipating what will happen on each page.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and the childminder establishes routines and expectations clearly. For example, children tidy up their toys before starting a new activity and are happy to take turns. Children have good table manners and are developing social skills, for instance, as they engage in conversation with the childminder at lunchtime. The childminder effectively supports children's physical well-being. For example, children spend time outdoors daily, exploring the local park and playing in the large garden. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, raising their self-esteem. They confidently wash their own hands before eating, turning the tap on and off by themselves.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated learners who are able to play independently for sustained periods. They share prior knowledge with each other to support new learning. For example, they identify sea creatures, such as hammerhead sharks, as they look at a map of the oceans. Children develop good mathematical skills as they count to 10 and begin to represent numbers using fingers. Children use their imaginations well. For instance, they experiment with making a variety of sounds with musical instruments. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 126531 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1089313 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Challock, Kent. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday afternoons from 12pm to 7pm, including before- and after- school care. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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