Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision well. She is keen to identify where she can make future improvements. For example, she regularly attends training to increase her knowledge and update her skills. n The childminder understands her responsibility for keeping children safe and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare or safety. She ensures her house is suitable for children to play safely. She has robust recruitment processes in place for checking the suitability of all assistants. n The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to observe, assess and monitor children's learning and progress. She knows how to plan resources and activities that stimulate and motivate them. She explains how she uses their interests to support their learning in other areas, such as mathematics and literacy. For example, she describes how children act out their favourite

p.2

This provision meets requirements

stories and role play in the woods. n The childminder explains how she works effectively with parents and other professionals. She describes her close relationship with other settings children attend. For example, with parents' permission, she shares key information with them, such as written summaries of the progress checks for children aged between two and three years, to ensure seamless continuity for children's care and education. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour and self-esteem effectively. She explains how she works with children in a way that is appropriate to their age and stage of development. For example, she helps them to understand boundaries to support their self-confidence. n The childminder explains how she helps children to make healthy lifestyle choices. For example, she says that her menus support children to eat a wide variety of colourful fruits and vegetables. The childminder discusses the

p.2

This provision meets requirements

importance of physical activity and exercise and how this is promoted during regular trips to the nearby woodland and parks.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number 126632 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10136258 Type of provision Childminder

p.3

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

p.3

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, and offers overnight care. She has an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with assistants.

p.3

Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding children and procedures for child protection. n The inspector viewed documents that the childminder uses, including suitability checks, policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed the childminder's plans to develop her future practice.

p.3

Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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.3

Inspection activities

31 January 2020 31 January 2020 regulates and inspects to 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.3

Inspection activities

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

Inspection activities

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

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5