Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 29 July 2010

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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 is very skilled at providing well-planned activities that stimulate children's learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and provides a safe environment for children. The childminder fully understands her duty to promote children's well-being and to take prompt action if she is concerned about a child's welfare.  The childminder delivers good quality teaching. As a result, the children progress well in their learning.  The childminder has strong links in the local community. The children enjoy a wide range of social experiences and opportunities; for example, helping in the local community garden and visiting the local childminding group.  The childminder skilfully self-evaluates her service, which she focuses on improvements for children. A recent playroom extension provides extra space for children to play and explore freely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ask parents about what their children can do when they start with her or encourage them to contribute to ongoing assessments. This means there is not always a consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development needs.  On occasions, the childminder does not use daily routines and opportunities that arise to develop further children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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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

 encourage parents to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start and contribute to the ongoing assessments to support a consistent approach to meeting children's learning and development needs  strengthen children's understanding of developing a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading parents' testimonies and questionnaires.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector looked at children's progress records and a range of other documentation including policies and risk assessments.

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who attend. This is good

Children have access to a good range of daily activities both indoors and outside. The childminder has a good system to assess and check how well the children are progressing in their learning. Children initiate their own activities and the childminder encourages their imaginative and creative play. She routinely promotes children's mathematical skills. For example, during a messy play activity, the childminder encouraged counting and number language. The childminder actively supports children's language development through questioning and discussions. The childminder further supports younger children in their understanding by using visual clues. Parents praise the childminder for her care and the daily learning experiences provided. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning and for school.

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good

The childminder creates a welcoming, homely environment and has a strong commitment to keeping children safe. The children have a good relationship with the childminder. She knows the children very well and plans for their next steps in learning. As a result, the children feel happy, relaxed and secure. The children benefit from regular outings and walks to engage in physical play. The children behave well and enjoy playing and exploring happily together. The childminder meets children's individual needs very effectively and supports children's different dietary needs. For example, the childminder changed the ingredients in a cooking activity so all children could take part together. The children are independent and take care of their personal needs. The childminder helps children understand how to play and do things safely. For example, the children were observed preparing their own snack, using a knife to butter and cut the toast.

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provision is good

The childminder is very experienced and has a level 3 qualification in childcare. She continues to improve her practice by attending courses, such as a literacy course. This resulted in the childminder exploring words, signs and looking at maps in the local area with the children. The childminder gains the parents' views through questionnaires and regular meetings. As a result, she uses their comments in her self-evaluation to plan improvements. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to support children requiring additional help, such as speech and language. This helps to ensure she takes prompt action to close any achievements gaps. The childminder has developed very positive partnerships and formed links with other settings, which supports a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108934 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 835817 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1996. She lives in Lewes, East Sussex. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years old. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year, excluding family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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