Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 close relationships that the childminder develops with children help to ensure that they have a positive sense of emotional well-being. As a result, young children go to sleep well and wake with smiles.  The childminder knows children well and plans activities that she knows will interest them. This helps motivate children and ensure they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of possible child protection concerns. She attends relevant training to improve her knowledge. This helps to safeguard children.  The childminder effectively works in partnership with other early years settings that children attend or shares relevant information with parents. This means that everyone uses consistent approaches to support children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has resources for children to explore and investigate but there are not many unusual or natural items to inspire children's curiosity.  The childminder's practice is good but she does not always make the best use of opportunities to further extend her own learning.

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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

 extend the range of unusual and natural items for children to investigate  continue to develop and improve current good practice to provide children with inspirational learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder during play activities.  The inspector viewed the rooms and garden used by children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and took account of her self-evaluation.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation that included children's development records.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder engages with parents effectively when children start and this helps her to gather clear details about children's learning and development at home. This enables her to assess children's starting points easily, from which she plans the next steps in their learning. The childminder fully supports children's early language development. She encourages young children to repeat familiar words and responds to their babbling noises as if in a conversation. The childminder fully supports older children's speech with skilful questions that extend their thinking, such as asking 'what did you like best?' She supports children who are beginning to walk by giving them space to crawl and the confidence to stand up and try to take steps. She encourages older children to engage in physical play. This includes running and playing with balls at the local park or using the more challenging play equipment.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and a good range of resources to promote children's learning. She has placed a mirror at a very low level as she knows that the babies like to look at themselves and make faces. The childminder obtains good details from parents about young children's individual care needs and meets them well. She ensures that she gives children food that is healthy and provides a balanced diet. The childminder encourages children to use the outdoor area with confidence by ensuring it is easy for them to access. The childminder gently introduces babies to the idea of sharing as they swap toys and say 'ta'.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively monitors and assesses children's learning to help to ensure they make good developmental progress. The childminder reflects on her practices and researches for ways to develop her activities. This helps her to provide interesting activities that encourage children to learn through play. She has found food hygiene training very informative about confidently reheating children's food brought from home. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment where children can explore safely. She carefully assesses and minimises risks, such as using safety gates or cupboard catches. This enables even young children the choice of indoor or outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444756 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 886303 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Uckfield, East Sussex. She operates Monday to Friday for most of the year, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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