Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 22 February 2011

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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 gets to know children well because she observes and assesses their progress effectively. The childminder is skilled at tailoring activities to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. As a result, children thoroughly enjoy the stimulating learning experiences. They become absorbed in activities that interest them and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's health effectively. Children enjoy daily exercise and adopt good personal hygiene practices.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and agencies that contribute significantly to children's development. There is a good exchange of information and advice that helps promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder attends a wide variety of training to improve her skills and knowledge. She makes good use of her increasing knowledge to improve children's learning

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This provision is good

experiences and well-being. For example, one recent course she attended has helped increase her ability to promote children's communication skills effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise her storage of books fully effectively to make an inviting area where children can choose and enjoy books in comfort.

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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 opportunities for children to enjoy books and increase their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of a parent from a letter received at the inspection.  The inspector checked the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder and reviewed her improvement plans.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. As a result, children develop well in the skills they need to move on to school successfully. The childminder interacts effectively with children as they play and extends their learning successfully. Children develop good coordination as the childminder encourages them to feel and handle different textures and objects in the sensory tray. Children get excited as they explore and find the hidden numbers in the soil, straw and sawdust. They develop good mathematical skills as the childminder teaches them numbers. The childminder increases children's communication skills competently as they talk about the pictures and objects they find. The childminder repeats words clearly back to young children. This reinforces children's developing language skills effectively. The childminder helps young children learn to join words together to describe what they are doing and seeing.

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good

The childminder is kind, caring and approachable. Children enjoy the relaxed, homely environment the childminder creates. Children develop good emotional bonds with the childminder. They go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance when they have an accident. Children show a strong sense of security, belonging and independence. For example, they move confidently and safely around the setting, finding the resources they need. They develop good self-care skills, such as putting their shoes on to go outside. The childminder builds children's self-esteem as she praises them when they have a go. Children behave well and learn to share resources with their friends.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has recently updated her safeguarding training. This has reinforced her awareness of what to do if she has a child protection concern. The childminder identifies and minimises hazards to children effectively. This helps keep children safe in the setting and on outings. The childminder monitors and evaluates children's assessment and planning competently to make sure she meets every child's needs. She makes effective use of improvement plans to identify and address areas for development that are well focused on benefiting the children she cares for. For example, the childminder is reviewing the use of the outdoor area. She is looking at ways to make it an even more stimulating learning environment for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283216 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 833603 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 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. She lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The childminder offers care all day from Tuesday to Thursday and on Sundays, all year round. The childminder offers funded places for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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