Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 15 December 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 form secure attachments to the childminder. As a result, children know who to turn to if they need help or feel upset, which helps them feel safe and promotes their well-being.  The children participate in educational outings that help them learn about the world they live in. For example, when celebrating Chinese New Year, the children went to China Town. The children visited some historic places and learnt about London too.  The childminder takes children to a wide variety of toddler groups, providing children with exciting opportunities to be social and develop their physical skills. Parents feel children have the benefit of a good social life, while being cared for in a homely environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to process what she is saying to them so they can respond with their ideas.  The childminder does not always reflect all children's individual cultural backgrounds in the learning environment. This does not fully promote their sense of belonging or help them to talk about some of the similarities and differences between themselves.

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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 children's communication and language development by providing them with sufficient time to process what they have heard and respond  reflect the cultural backgrounds of children to fully promote their self-esteem and help them learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed safeguarding and risk with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector observed children playing indoors.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress because the childminder accurately tracks their development using observations and assessments. The childminder plans and adapts her resources and activities for learning accordingly. For example, she develops toddler's physical, social, communication and imaginative skills through activities like role play. While she helps older children focus well to develop their writing and mathematical skills. This means children are ready for their next stage of learning, including starting school. The childminder understands how to help children with additional educational needs and/or disabilities, which mean all children in her care, develop well. Parents and the childminder share children's achievements daily, which mean they can fully support their learning in the setting and at home.

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good

The childminder provides a friendly environment and builds children's self-esteem and confidence using praise and positive reinforcement. For example, the childminder praises children whenever they achieve something. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows who to contact when there is a concern for children's welfare. She completes a daily risk assessment to reduce and minimise hazards. As a result, the childminder protects children's welfare and they can play safely. The childminder prepares nutritious meals, which contribute to children's healthy lifestyles. She also follows good hygiene practice; for example, she wears disposable gloves to change nappies. The childminder plans activities like planting to encourage children to be active when they play in the garden.

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provision is good

The childminder critically evaluates her practice to identify her strengths and weaknesses. She takes into account the opinions of parents and makes changes based on her observations of children to enhance her practice. She has a clear vision of the improvements to make and is constantly working towards them to enrich children's experiences. The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date and improve her practice. For example, she has completed training to improve how she monitors children's progress and now uses a tracking tool. This helps her provide challenging learning opportunities so children make good progress. Parents find the childminder hospitable and feel very welcome in her home. The childminder implements a range of policies to support her good practice, which she shares with parents to help her safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143929 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1001763 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Streatham Hill in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder is open from Monday to Friday, all 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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