Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/05/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is skilled at interacting with children to promote their learning and extend their play.  The childminder is kind and caring and this results in children feeling happy and settled.  The childminder has a good range of toys that she uses effectively to support children's learning.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and learning priorities.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder is not making full use of the garden as an area where children can explore and investigate their world.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She has a recognised childcare qualification at level 4. The childminder lives with her husband and two young children. They live in a house in Eastbourne, East Sussex near to shops, schools and parks. The whole of the ground floor of the property, a first floor bathroom and one bedroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder has two cats.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding one child in the early years age range. She also offers care to children aged up to 11 years. The childminder attends local toddler groups on a regular basis.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 continue to develop the outdoor area as a stimulating learning environment where children can explore the natural world.

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who attend

The childminder has robust systems for helping children settle in. She gathers relevant information from parents about children's interests, abilities and home backgrounds. The childminder successfully uses this information to provide toys that reflect children's interests. As a result, children soon feel at home and readily join in activities. The childminder has good systems for establishing children's starting points in their learning and development. She successfully observes and assesses children. The childminder shares information about children's achievements and identified learning priorities with parents on a regular basis so they can continue learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder uses her assessment records effectively to plan further activities that are focused on meeting children's individual learning needs. She carefully plans activities based around children's current interests. The childminder also skilfully adapts children's own ideas and spontaneous play into further stimulating learning opportunities. As a result, children continue to make good progress as they have fun.

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who attend

The childminder provides a wide variety of challenging activities that help children develop in all areas of learning. Children are motivated and enjoy the well-planned learning experiences. The childminder skilfully questions children as they play and extends their thinking and language skills. Young children respond well to the childminder and say words and simple sentences when talking to her. The childminder repeats and reinforces their words and extends their sentences. As a result, children make good progress in their communication skills.

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who attend

The childminder successfully helps prepare children for school as she actively promotes their independence. Children make choices and learn to take responsibility as they help to tidy up after themselves. The childminder encourages children to work things out for themselves but provides support when needed to help them achieve. The childminder's positive attitude gives children the confidence to try. This results in children confidently exploring and investigating different resources and equipment such as in the jelly activity. Children smell the jelly and use spoons to try to scoop it up. They giggle as they find out how hard it is to move jelly. Children learn about simple technology as they work out what to do to make the train move and the 'alarm' sound on the toy. The childminder promotes their mathematical skills as she encourages them to count the toys and talks about the sizes of objects. Overall, children are developing well in relation to their starting points.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is caring and supportive. As a result, children form strong emotional attachments to the childminder. They enjoy playing with her and show a good level of security and self-confidence. The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of how to manage their feelings and behaviour. She sensitively and calmly deals with any incidents. The childminder teaches children to share resources and take turns. As a result, children learn to play well together. They learn to value and respect differences as they find out about different festivals and ways of life. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for moving on to school.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder organises her home effectively so that children can play safely and independently. She has a good system that enables children to make choices of toys and activities by referring to photographs in a book. Children get this 'choice book' and point to the pictures of the toys they would like to have out next. They then go into the hall to collect the right box with the childminder and settle down to play. The childminder has a wide range of safe and stimulating resources that she competently uses to support and extend children's learning. The resources are stored in clear-sided boxes to help promote children's ability to make choices.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder actively promotes children's health. She provides healthy and nutritious snacks and home cooked meals. Children learn about healthy eating as they make their own pizzas and fruit salads. The childminder implements effective everyday hygiene practices. She teaches children about the importance of good personal hygiene. For example, children know that they need to wipe runny noses and learn how to do this with the childminder's support. They adopt good hygiene practices such as hand washing before meals. Young children who need a rest sleep in comfort and safety in an upstairs bedroom.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides children with plenty of outdoor play and physical exercise. For example, children enjoy outings to local parks where they feed the ducks. They use different outdoor play equipment and learn to safely use their bodies to move in different ways. The childminder helps younger children take risks and develop their confidence when using swings and slides. She has a suitable safe outdoor play space in her garden. However, the childminder has not fully developed this area to make it an inviting and exciting space where children can explore and find out about the natural world.

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provision

The childminder shows a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has all the required documentation in place and maintains it in a professional manner. The childminder is well organised and plans effectively to meet children's care and learning needs. She has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures as she has completed recent training. The childminder is fully aware of what to do if she has any child protection concerns. She successfully identifies hazards and takes robust steps to minimise them. As a result, she maintains a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder effectively reinforces safety issues with children to help them learn about how to stay safe.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents and makes sure she keeps them fully informed about their child's day. The childminder also works well with agencies to access additional support and advice as needed, for example, if there are concerns about children's communication skills. She is aware of the need to provide consistency of care and education for children who attend other settings.

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provision

The childminder successfully monitors and evaluates her educational programme. She uses her assessment systems to review whether children are enjoying a balanced range of activities that cover all areas of learning and that she is meeting their individual needs. The childminder adapts her educational programme and activities as needed following her reviews. She shows a good awareness of her strengths and weaknesses. The childminder is able to successfully identify areas for further development. For example, she has good plans to increase resources that reflect diversity in order to continue to promote children's awareness of diversity. The childminder is accessing advice and support from various sources and shows a willingness to attend further training. She is continuing to develop and improve her practices in order to benefit children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467038 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 938835 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

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.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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