Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 15 October 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children make outstanding progress due to the childminder's exceptional ability to observe and assess their developmental achievements, and to move them on in their learning.  The childminder works extremely well with parents and her co-childminders and assistants to meet children's individual needs.  The environment is highly stimulating, and activities and experiences very successfully promote children's interest in learning. The childminder provides a wealth of resources, which she generally uses very well to extend play. However, she does not fully exploit babies' interest in the toys to encourage them to crawl or reach forward.  Children are exceptionally happy and settled because the childminder makes learning fun and exciting, and has a caring and attentive approach.  The childminder constantly reflects on the quality of the provision and introduces numerous new initiatives that significantly improve outcomes for children.

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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

 make better use of the interesting resources available to encourage babies to crawl and move.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records and self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments within documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder establishes excellent working relationships with parents, her co- childminder and assistants to meet children's individual needs. She helps children learn by introducing an exceptional range of activities and outings. For example, children are beginning to understand the world through outings to London where they visit historical buildings. The childminder often takes children to the beach where they paddle in the sea, eat barbequed food and visit the funfair. Consequently, children are exceptionally happy and motivated in their play. The childminder uses children's interests to plan focused activities. For example, she initiates topics that help children learn about the importance of recycling in response to their interest in a refuse truck. The childminder and her co- childminder show great enthusiasm as they join in children's play and extend their learning. Consequently, most children make outstanding progress and are well prepared

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outstanding

The childminder forms close emotional attachments with children due to her affectionate and caring approach. She frequently reassures children, which successfully develops their self-confidence. Children develop excellent self-care skills and independence. For example, they quickly learn to put on their shoes and coats. Children's good health and physical development is extremely well promoted. For example, they use tweezers to transfer cooked spaghetti into containers and tools to dig soil in a raised bed in the garden. Children are provided with a highly stimulating environment. Consequently, they are extremely motivated in their play as they move freely between the indoor and outdoor play areas. They enjoy collecting eggs from the childminder's chicken coop to eat at home.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training. She has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since the last inspection, she has attended training that has enabled her to enhance children's imagination, turn taking and decision making during their play. The childminder closely monitors activities and children's progress to provide them with challenge. She supervises her assistants very well and completes annual appraisals to ensure they fully understand their roles and responsibilities. Self-evaluation is excellent. Since the last inspection the childminder has made significant changes that have greatly improved children's learning outdoors. Recommendations made at the last inspection have been met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362511 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 828846 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Guildford, Surrey and works with a co- minder and assistants. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four. She holds a Foundation Degree in Early Education.

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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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