Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 14 April 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 offers a welcoming, well-organised play environment for children. They play with a good range of interesting play materials in the playroom and outside.  Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They are very happy and settled in her care. They settle quickly and grow in confidence and independence.  Children enjoy a wide variety of interesting activities and experiences 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 talks to them every day to share information. She works very effectively with other professionals, for instance when children move on to school. This helps ensure children experience a consistent approach.  The childminder is motivated to continually develop her service and enhance her skills, for instance through local training and workshops. This has a positive impact on the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully extended opportunities for children to share their different backgrounds and home languages.  The childminder has not fully developed systems for gathering the views of parents and children when identifying areas for improvement as part of her self-evaluation process.

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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 use of children's home languages within the setting  increase further the involvement of parents and children in the monitoring and evaluation of the provision.

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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 read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder teaches children a wide range of useful skills that effectively prepare them for the next stage of learning and for school. She encourages children to do things for themselves and they confidently find and put on their own shoes. This builds their confidence and self-esteem. She talks to children as they play and encourages conversations. This supports their language and communication skills well. The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and gets to know them very well. This means she plans activities that children enjoy, which motivates them to learn. When children showed an interest in torches during the inspection, the childminder skilfully extended their learning by suggesting they made a dark cave to play in. She gave them time and resources to fully explore their ideas. As a result, children enthusiastically experimented with shadows and light.

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good

The childminder is warm and responsive towards the children, which promotes their emotional and physical well-being very effectively. She gently reminds children why it is kind to share and take turns. This helps children think about how others feel and they cooperate well together. The childminder checks her home and garden carefully each day to make sure children can play safely. She encourages children to think about risks, for example when they play on the trampoline. This helps children develop the skills they need to learn to keep themselves safe. Children show a good understanding of measures that will help them stay healthy. For instance, they know why they need to wash their hands before they eat and they make healthy choices at snack time. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, enjoying the fresh air and exercise. They have fun on the trampoline or practising their skills on the climbing equipment.

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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 knows what procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. This helps safeguard children's welfare. The childminder keeps all of the necessary records for childminding. She supervises the work of any assistants closely and makes sure they attend relevant training. The childminder 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 to reflect on and improve her practice. For instance, following a course she has reorganised the outdoor learning environment to introduce new challenges and enhance children's imaginative play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251826 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 833034 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 14 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Eastbourne in East Sussex. She cares for children each weekday throughout the year and also offers overnight care. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four. 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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