Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 4 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder plans activities that reflect their interests and promote learning.  Children enjoy positive interaction with the childminder who extends their learning as they play. This enhances their confidence and well-being.  Children are independent learners who take care of themselves. This is because the childminder offers them support when needed but allows them time to flourish in a caring environment.  The strong partnership that the childminder has with other settings that children attends helps them to work together to promote positive outcomes for children.  The childminder drives improvements which having a positive effect on her setting and the learning outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents and carers remain very well informed about their children's learning and development and the childminder supports them to continue learning at home. However, the childminder does not routinely add parents and carers input to the developmental progress. This does not further enhance consistency in children's learning.  The childminder misses opportunities to build on children's interest in the sounds that letters make. This does not fully support children's language and literacy skills.

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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

 further support parents and carers to add their input to children's learning and development  build on children's interest in letters by consistently using the sounds letters make.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers.

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who attend. This is good

Children participate in a vast range of activities that promote learning in all areas of development. They make choices about what they play with as toys and resources are easily accessible and whether they play inside or outside. Children's learning is therefore continuous as they move toys around. Children develop a love of books as they actively participate in stories times. The childminder uses books to build on children's knowledge about the world and children interact with what they see and hear. Children particularly love their treasure boxes which hold things of interest from walks in the local area. They look at the contents regularly, revisiting past events and making discoveries about things. The childminder prepares children very well for the next steps in their learning. She introduces writing as part of play. For example, children make menus when pretending to work in a cafe. Children are creative and imaginative learners who discover and

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who attend. This is good

investigate as they play. This is because the childminder gives them time and space to.

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good

Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. She offers much praise which has a positive effect on children's self-esteem and confidence levels. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder helps them to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children thoroughly enjoy playing outside and participating in exercise, such as ball games with the childminder. Children take charge of their own well-being. For example, they take shoes off and put slippers on when coming inside and wash their hands without prompting from the childminder. Children have a good understanding of how to play safely as the childminder gives clear guidance and support. They are also able to take risks such as letting go of the handle when bouncing on the trampoline. This is due to the childminder offering support in a safe environment.

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provision is good

The childminder has participated in child protection training that has built on her knowledge and helped her to feel secure in safeguarding children. She is keen to participate in training, thinking about what will improve her practice and enhance children's learning. The childminder values the views and opinions of parents and carers in the evaluation process and shares ideas for good practice with other professionals. The childminder has a sound procedure in place for evaluating activities and children's progress, helping her to ensure that learning is continuous. Parents and carers enjoy looking at their children's developmental folders, in particular the photographs they see of their children. This promotes an effective partnership approach.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109156 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 997856 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Uckfield, East Sussex. The childminder works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round.

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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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