Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/11/2014 28/09/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 offers a warm, welcoming home environment for children. This helps them to feel settled and secure.  Children have good relationships with the childminder, who has a warm and caring approach.  Children take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences that help them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their child.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend are not fully developed.  The childminder has not fully extended opportunities for children to learn about the uses of every day technology to support their understanding of the 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 children taking part in activities indoors.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector looked around the premises.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and two school-age children. The family live in a two bedroom first floor maisonette in Worcester Park in Surrey. All of the home is used for childminding. A garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age range.

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

 extend systems for sharing information about children's progress with other early years settings that children attend to ensure a consistent approach to their learning

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

 provide further opportunities for children to use every day technology to support their understanding of the world.

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who attend

The childminder welcomes all children into the setting. She asks parents to fill in detailed registration forms that include comprehensive information about each child's background, starting points and needs. This helps her get to know children well and provide all the support they require. The childminder shows a good understanding of how to support children's learning and development through play. She makes regular observations of children's achievements and plans interesting activities that build on what they already know and can do. As a result, children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and capabilities. The childminder keeps parents well informed. She talks to them every day to exchange information. She shares her assessments of children and keeps parents up to date with the next steps for their child's development. This ensures parents are involved in their child's learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder teaches children a variety of useful skills that prepare them effectively for the next stage of learning and for school. She encourages their language and communication skills effectively when she talks to children as they play, repeating words and introducing new vocabulary. She encourages older children to join in conversations and express their ideas. She supports children who are learning English as an additional language well by using words from home and also teaching them to the other children. She also displays signs and labels from children's home languages around the room, such as a number line using Chinese numerals. The childminder makes the most of diversity to help children learn about the wider world. Children enjoy finding out about their Chinese zodiac sign and celebrating Chinese New Year.

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who attend

The childminder makes good use of daily activities and routines to promote children's understanding of shape, size and number. During the inspection, she encouraged children to count how many people were sitting at the table for a snack and they added together the number of children and adults. The childminder encouraged children to use their problem-solving skills as they fitted the pieces of a train track together. She supported them to develop their ideas, helping them find some blue paper to use as a river running underneath a railway bridge. Children particularly enjoyed a home-made button sorting game, confidently explaining the rules as they put the buttons into the correct slots. Children had fun making dinner in the home corner and the childminder talked to them about all the different fruit that they could find. Children enjoy taking photographs with the childminder's phone. However, they do not currently have free access to resources

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who attend

such as magnifying glasses, torches or programmable toys to further support their understanding of the uses of every day technology. Children benefit from a balanced daily routine with regular outings to local groups, the library and the park. They are well occupied and stimulated throughout the day.

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

Children are happy and settled. The childminder is warm and caring towards them and responsive to their needs. She finds out as much as possible about children's needs from parents and makes sure she follows their familiar home routines when they start. She pays close attention to children's emotional needs during times of change. For example, she takes children for settling-in visits when they are moving on to a new setting. This supports children's emotional and physical well-being and helps them manage the transitions and changes in their lives. The childminder has a calm, consistent approach. She intervenes promptly to resolve any squabbles and reminds children to share and take turns. She praises children frequently and recognises their efforts and achievements. This helps children behave well.

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

The childminder's home is well organised and welcoming. Children move confidently and safely around the areas used for childminding. They grow in independence as they help themselves to a good variety of age-appropriate toys and play materials. The childminder makes daily checks of the home to ensure that children can play safely. She makes sure precautions, such as using safety gates, are in place as needed. The childminder supervises children vigilantly, making sure they are always within sight or hearing. Children learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe when they help tidy away the toys so that nobody falls over them. The childminder involves children in regular fire drills. This ensures that everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

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

The childminder effectively promotes children's health and well-being. Children learn to manage their own personal needs when they wash their hands before they eat. The childminder follows carefully procedures when changing nappies. This helps minimise the risk of cross-infection. Children benefit from well-balanced meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs. During the inspection, they enjoyed fruit and a drink at snack time. The childminder involves children in making their own sandwiches for lunch, which helps promote their physical skills. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy playing in the garden or a visit to a local park, benefiting from the fresh air and exercise.

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provision

The childminder effectively safeguards children's welfare. She has attended relevant child protection training and is familiar with the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She keeps all of the required paperwork to support the day to day running of the childminding setting, including records of children's attendance. Records are well organised and easily accessible for inspection.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children's development carefully to make sure that all children are making good progress. She plans activities around children's interests and adapts them as necessary, for instance for children of different ages. The childminder shows a strong commitment to continually developing the provision. She has developed and improved her practice since her last inspection and met previous actions and recommendations. She makes good use of local training courses, links with other childminders and the support of the local authority to keep up to date and develop new ideas. This means children continue to benefit from new and varied experiences that support their learning well.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed on a daily basis. Parents have access to a wide range of useful policies and procedures and other written information about the provision. Comments from parents in questionnaires show that they are happy with the care their child receives. They feel their child is safe, looked after well and enjoys a good range of activities. The childminder has friendly relationships with other early years settings that children attend, such as pre-schools. However, there is not currently a consistent system in place to make sure that they share information about children's progress and development on a regular basis. This is necessary to ensure that children experience a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY386050 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 844574 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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

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

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