Childminder, Out-of school day care in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 28 September 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a good understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows what action to take should she have concerns about the welfare of a child.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements. She plans a broad range of interesting and challenging activities designed to effectively meet children's learning and play needs.  Children's well-being is good. The childminder is skilled at helping children to settle in so they are confident to separate from their parents. This promotes their emotional development.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with other day care settings and schools, especially where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, children benefit from very consistent care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides different materials for children to explore in messy play. However, the range of toys and equipment does not regularly include different textures or natural objects for children to explore with their senses. This sometimes hampers children's experiences in expressive arts and design.

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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

 enhance the provision for expressive arts and design by extending the range of textures and materials for children to explore.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector and childminder evaluated children's learning and the day's activities.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder meets with parents before children start to gather information about their child's abilities and developmental stage. She makes early observations of children's achievements to identify their next steps and plan activities and outings that will engage and challenge children. The childminder writes summary reviews of children's progress that she shares with parents, who add their comments and views. This promotes a strong partnership to support children's learning. The childminder has good teaching skills. For example, she provides a wide range of activities at any one time for younger children so that they can explore freely and return to different things as they choose. This helps children to be independent and make choices. The childminder uses a range of strategies including signs made with her hands and other movements to promote younger children's communication skills. As she talks with children, she uses key words clearly and repeatedly

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who attend. This is good

to build and expand children's understanding and vocabulary.

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good

Children build strong attachments to the childminder. She knows their individual care routines and follows them exactly to give children the care they are familiar with. As a result, children are confident and well-motivated to play and explore. The childminder takes children on outings and for outdoor play on a frequent basis. Children enjoy painting in the garden as well as bug hunting and growing vegetables. The childminder has well- established hygiene routines and is a good role model for children. As a result, they learn to manage their personal hygiene. Overall, this means that the childminder promotes children's physical care and development very well. Children build strong friendships as they play and learn how to take turns and cooperate. The childminder gives children clear boundaries and works closely with parents to share ideas to manage behaviour consistently. Overall, children acquire skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and secure space for children. She understands how to give children opportunities to explore and gain new skills while still keeping them safe. The childminder is very experienced in childcare and carries out research online to stay up to date with good practice. For example, she gathers ideas for interesting and challenging activities such as making bird feeders as part of a wildlife theme. This demonstrates that the childminder is able to make improvements for the benefit of children. The childminder seeks the views of parents regularly to provide a flexible service that meets the families' needs. She shares her policies and procedures with them so they understand her role and responsibilities. Parents comment on the good progress their children make in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298645 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 837657 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex and is available for childminding all day, Monday to Sunday, 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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