Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 20 August 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully responds to children's emerging interests, abilities and needs. She provides challenging learning experiences and resources that engage and motivate them.  The childminder skilfully interacts with children while they play to extend their thinking and communication skills. She actively promotes children's self-confidence and independence by encouraging them to try things for themselves and solve problems.  The childminder forms strong bonds with the children. Consequently, children feel safe, secure and content.  The childminder provides healthy home cooked meals and this helps promote children's good health.  The childminder continually reflects on, and reviews, her practice and the educational programmes. She competently addresses areas for development and makes improvements that benefit children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established effective links with other childcare providers to help promote continuity of care and learning for every child.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen partnerships with other childcare providers sharing the care and learning of individual children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded in the childminder's questionnaires.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder gets to know children well and meets their needs. She works closely with parents to make sure she has relevant information about children's interests, abilities and routines. The childminder observes, assesses and plans effectively for each child. She provides activities that children enjoy and that help them make good progress in their learning. The childminder questioned children and sensitively guided their learning and exploration. Children spoke confidently and shared their thoughts and experiences. They demonstrated good mathematical skills while they counted and talked about sizes when playing with the dough. Children showed good coordination, they worked out how to use the different tools and moulds. The childminder is preparing children well for moving successfully on to school.

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good

The childminder is calm, caring and friendly. Children responded well to her instructions and gentle reminders to share resources. They happily took turns in a game to guess what was in a bag. The childminder takes robust steps to keep her home clean and safe for children. This enables children to move around safely. The childminder encourages children's independence. For example, they helped lay the table at snack time and made choices from a wide range of good quality, stimulating and interesting resources. The childminder plans plenty of outdoor activities and outings. Children develop good physical skills because they use challenging outdoor play equipment and climb trees. The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of the importance of a good diet and daily exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard and promote children's welfare. She has a good understanding of the correct procedures to follow if she has a child protection concern. The childminder maintains all the required documentation in a professional manner. There is a good exchange of information about children's welfare and achievements between the childminder and parents, particularly with the use of daily diaries. She involves parents in continuing their children's learning at home. The childminder understands the importance of working with other providers to promote continuity in children's care and learning. However, she has not fully developed effective links for all children concerned. The childminder is continuing to develop her knowledge and skills. She gains helpful advice from support workers and other childminders that she uses to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382134 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 829773 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She has childcare qualification at level 3. She lives with her husband and three children in Brighton, Sussex. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. 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 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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