Ofsted Report
Below are some quotes from my Ofsted Report.
"All records required for the safe and efficient management of the early years provision, and to meet all children's needs are well maintained. These include clear risk assessments identifying actions taken to manage, or eliminate risks to help children stay safe as they use outdoors, indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys. The childminder shows a clear commitment to continued improvement and continues to attend relevant training."
"The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow and this helps to safeguard children. "
"Inclusive practice is promoted in an environment that sufficiently reflects the wider world and children's own communities through books and role-play equipment."
"Children are encouraged to help grow and prepare vegetables to be included in their meals."
"The childminder communicates with young children and babies with developing language through the use of simple words, accompanied by face and hand gestures. She supports them while exploring objects and encourages the interest they show in different activities. For example, one child quite happily explores sensory objects and enjoys feeling the different textures; a second child is a little unsure but gradually joins a game initiated by the childminder using scarves to play peek-a-boo. Babies enjoy lying on their stomach, kicking their feet and looking around as they reach out for objects they take an interest in. Children select a pack of matching cards; they choose individual cards, point to the characters and name some of them. The childminder encourages this further and praises the children as they repeat the names of characters they were unsure of. The childminder praises children as they use their body to climb through an expanding band, and encourages them to recognise and name the different colours on a ball. Children explore a box of musical instruments with great interest using their mouth and fingers, and enjoy listening to stories. "
"All records required for the safe and efficient management of the early years provision, and to meet all children's needs are well maintained. These include clear risk assessments identifying actions taken to manage, or eliminate risks to help children stay safe as they use outdoors, indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys. The childminder shows a clear commitment to continued improvement and continues to attend relevant training."
"The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow and this helps to safeguard children. "
"Inclusive practice is promoted in an environment that sufficiently reflects the wider world and children's own communities through books and role-play equipment."
"Children are encouraged to help grow and prepare vegetables to be included in their meals."
"The childminder communicates with young children and babies with developing language through the use of simple words, accompanied by face and hand gestures. She supports them while exploring objects and encourages the interest they show in different activities. For example, one child quite happily explores sensory objects and enjoys feeling the different textures; a second child is a little unsure but gradually joins a game initiated by the childminder using scarves to play peek-a-boo. Babies enjoy lying on their stomach, kicking their feet and looking around as they reach out for objects they take an interest in. Children select a pack of matching cards; they choose individual cards, point to the characters and name some of them. The childminder encourages this further and praises the children as they repeat the names of characters they were unsure of. The childminder praises children as they use their body to climb through an expanding band, and encourages them to recognise and name the different colours on a ball. Children explore a box of musical instruments with great interest using their mouth and fingers, and enjoy listening to stories. "