Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 15 April 2019 Previous inspection date 30 November 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder uses self-evaluation accurately to develop her practice and raise the quality of the service she is providing. For example, she has increased the opportunities older children have to enhance their imaginative play in the outdoor area effectively. n Children, and particularly babies, develop warm, playful relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company and show how secure and comfortable they feel in her care. n The childminder gives children and babies plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. n Parents value the good-quality care their children receive. They provide very positive feedback about the care and education provided by the childminder. n The childminder enhances children's mathematical skills effectively. For instance, she encourages children to count, as well as consider sizes and recognise numbers within their play and learning experiences.

p.1

This provision is good

n All babies and children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n The childminder does not find out all she can to help her establish children's starting points quickly and precisely. n The childminder has limited resources for babies to freely explore and develop their senses.

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

n identify more rapidly and precisely what children know and can do when they first join the setting n provide a wider range of resources that promote babies' sensory exploration.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children during their play and learning experiences. n The inspector observed children and the childminder interacting and discussed children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents of the children attending.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder values professional development to maintain and build on her good standards of care and teaching. For example, she researches ideas and networks with other early years professionals to enhance children's learning, such as how to support their creative play. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, for example, through completing training and accessing information online. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder successfully works in partnership with her co-childminder to meet the children's needs effectively.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors the progress that children make. She celebrates their achievements with parents and identifies what children need to learn next. The childminder has a kind and caring approach and interacts purposefully with children during their activities. She supports children's learning and development well. For instance, children enjoy interacting with the childminder as they explore challenging puzzles such as a clock face. The childminder teaches children colour names and supports them to recognise numbers up to 12. She offers clear explanations about matching the puzzle piece numbers to ensure they fit in correctly.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children listen and respond well to the reminders for good behaviour that the childminder uses consistently. They are learning the skills of taking turns and sharing with each other. The interactions between the babies and children and the childminder are good, and children are encouraged to choose and lead their own play. The childminder promotes children's good health well. For example, she ensures that children are physically active, with daily opportunities for outside play. Children access age- appropriate physical challenges, such as tunnels, climbing equipment and push-along toys. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to enhance children's independence skills well. For instance, children enjoy putting on their own shoes in preparation for outdoor play.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Babies listen to stories and hold books; this helps develop early literacy skills. Children enjoy solving simple problems as they play with interactive technology toys. They hold chalks and make intended marks in preparation for early writing. Children are well supported in their development and are well prepared for the eventual move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY438615 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063824 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and provides care from the home of her co- childminder in Sittingbourne, Kent. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round.

p.4

Registers

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

Registers

procedures 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 . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

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

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

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

p.5