Childminder, Out-of school day care in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2015 16 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 Outstanding 1

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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 offers a very welcoming, stimulating play environment for children. They play with an excellent range of play materials in the dedicated playroom.  Children have very good relationships with the childminder, and are happy and settled in her care. They show very high levels of confidence and independence.  The childminder makes good use of the outdoor environment to teach children about the natural world. Children enjoy finding out about the lifecycle of frogs by watching them in the garden pond each day.  Children enjoy a wide variety of interesting activities and experiences that the childminder plans based on their interests and needs. This helps them make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed. She shares information with them on a daily basis and encourages them to share their observations from home. This helps to involve parents in their children's learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is motivated to continually improve her service and provide high quality care. She reflects on her practice and continually develops her skills. This has a positive impact on the quality of the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for children to share different aspects of their lives and experiences and find out more about diversity within the wider world.

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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 opportunities further for children to learn about diversity and share their own background and experiences as part of their understanding of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector sampled paperwork including children's records and policies and procedures.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking to a parent and reading parents' questionnaires and comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder teaches children a wide range of useful skills that effectively prepares them for the next stage of learning and for school. She makes regular observations of children's achievements and gets to know them very well. This enables her to plan carefully to meet their individual learning needs. Children enjoy taking part in activities and are motivated to learn. The childminder talks to children as they play, asks questions and introduces new words. This supports their communication and language skills well. She encourages children to do things for themselves, which quickly builds their confidence and self-esteem. At the inspection, the childminder gave children time to express their own ideas when they were eager to make a dinosaur swamp in the garden. She skilfully extended their play by introducing interesting new resources, such as guttering and a block of ice. As a result, children happily concentrated well for a long period on the task.

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outstanding

The childminder is meticulous in ensuring she is familiar with children's individual needs before they start. She is very warm and responsive in her approach. This helps children settle in very quickly and promotes their emotional and physical well-being extremely effectively. Children rapidly gain self-care and independence skills. They find the resources they need and move around the home very confidently and safely. The childminder checks her home and garden meticulously each day and gives high priority to children's safety. She very skilfully helps children to think about risks and how to keep themselves safe. For example, children recognise when a game in the garden might be dangerous and think about how to make sure they play safely. Children show an excellent awareness of measures that will help them stay healthy. For instance, they know why they need to wash their hands before they eat.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is familiar with possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child, which helps safeguard children's welfare. The childminder is well organised and keeps all of the necessary records for childminding. She monitors children's progress effectively through observation and assessment. This helps her identify any areas where children are doing well or where they might need more support. She makes good use of local training courses. For instance, she found a course about working with younger children particularly useful in developing her practice with boys. Comments from parents show that they value the childminder highly and are very happy with her caring approach. They feel their children are safe and cared for well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121757 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 840395 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 16 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Seaford in East Sussex. The childminder operates each weekday throughout the year. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. 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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