Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 10 September 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for the children. As a result, children are not making the best possible progress in their learning and development.  The arrangements to store toys do not make it easy for children to select items independently.  Very young children do not have many opportunities to explore natural resources to develop their senses.

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It has the following strengths

 Children follow good personal hygiene routines and help the childminder to keep the environment tidy and safe.  Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and helps them to learn to respect and tolerate differences.  The childminder gives a high priority to the safety of the children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide challenging and enjoyable experiences that reflect the interests and learning needs of each 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

 offer more opportunities for very young children to explore natural resources to develop their senses  improve the storage of toys so that the children can access them more independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documents, including the policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and children during a range of activities.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The educational programme covers all areas of learning. The childminder is beginning to make use of observation and assessment to identify children's individual abilities and learning needs. However, some aspects of learning are not well planned. Children generally enjoy their time with the childminder and are occupied. However, on occasions, activities are mundane and lack a good level of challenge. In addition, the childminder does not always follow children's interests. As a result, children are not always fully engaged and so do not make the best possible progress in their learning. Children have free access to a wide range of toys. However, these are not organised well, leading to a cluttered environment and making it difficult for children to select toys independently. A range of resources such as books, pencils and paper help to develop older children's reading and writing skills ready for starting school. Young children enjoy trips to the park

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who attend. This requires improvement

and local shops, which help them learn about the diverse community beyond the childminder's house. Children make good progress with their language because the childminder uses sign language to support her communication with them.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have very positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance, supporting their emotional well-being. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the garden and on outings. Children know why this is important to their health. Young children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. Children develop good social skills that help them get ready for their move on to nursery or school. The childminder meets individual dietary needs with wholesome home-cooked meals.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, although there are weaknesses in the quality of her teaching. The childminder protects children well. She reviews risks in the environment regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure. The childminder is committed to improving her provision for the children and their parents. Systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to be improved are developing. The childminder regularly seeks the views of children and parents for her self-evaluation. The childminder shares information about children's achievements and care needs with parents. Effective partnerships with parents and other settings help to maintain continuity for children at home, at the childminder's home and at nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236331 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 832874 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Brighton, West Sussex. She works five days a week, 45 weeks a year.

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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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