Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2015 12 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 carefully plans and organises a safe, interesting, vibrant and stimulating learning environment that meets children's needs.  The childminder plans and provides an exciting range of challenging activities and resources that engage and motivate children. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder and her assistants work effectively as a team. They are caring, kind and friendly. This fosters in children a strong sense of belonging and security.  There is a good two-way exchange of information with parents that contributes to children's learning and well-being. They work effectively together to meet children's individual needs at home and in the setting.  The childminder and her assistants monitor and evaluate their practices effectively. They identify and address areas for development successfully, so that the quality of care and learning continues to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully promote children's growing understanding of good hygiene practices.

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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

 provide greater consistency in promoting children's increasing awareness of good hygiene practices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and in the outdoor area.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and development plans.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from letters and the childminder's surveys seen at the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works effectively with parents to help children settle. She also works closely with other early years providers involved with children, to promote consistency in their care and learning. The childminder observes, assesses and monitors children's progress competently. With her assistants, she extends children's learning and thinking skilfully. At the inspection, they reinforced children's communication and mathematical skills by asking questions as they played with the dough and made different shapes. The adults encouraged children to think about what they were doing and express their ideas. Children made choices, and initiated their own play confidently and independently. They investigated the magnetic vehicles with an adult nearby to offer support and guidance when needed. Children develop a love of books as they sit and listen to stories, joining in with the refrains. They develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning.

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good

The childminder and her assistants form strong emotional bonds with children. They respect and celebrate children's home backgrounds and languages in the setting. At the inspection, children eagerly joined in with activities and played well together. They showed good social skills as they happily shared resources and took turns. Children develop good physical skills in the sensory area. They clambered over the large soft-play shapes and had fun in the ball pool. The childminder provides healthy meals and plenty of exercise in the exciting outdoor area. This promotes children's good health. Overall, adults teach children good personal hygiene practices but do not always do this at every opportunity. For example, when adults give resources to children waiting for snacks, this lessens the effectiveness of hand washing.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She makes sure that her assistants are fully aware of their roles and know how to safeguard children. The childminder has robust procedures for dealing with any child protection concerns. The childminder and her main assistant regularly attend training that helps increase their knowledge and skills. For example, a recent course gave them a fuller understanding of how to support children who learn in different ways. The childminder actively seeks feedback from parents. She has made good use of recent suggestions from them to help improve safety in the home and garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426626 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 845379 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder regularly works with assistants. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder receives funding for free early education for three- and four-year-olds.

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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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