Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 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 childminder provides a very welcoming and stimulating environment. Therefore children settle well and make good relationships with her and each other.  The childminder assesses children's progress skilfully in order to plan for next steps in their learning. She regularly shares this information with parents, which helps them to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and meals and regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This teaches children about healthy lifestyles.  The childminder gives children regular praise and encouragement and teaches them about the boundaries in the setting. Therefore, children behave well and display high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder updates her safeguarding training regularly and demonstrates a clear understanding of how to respond to concerns about children's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and practises evacuations with the children. This

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This provision is good

ensures that the children remain safe in her care.  The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge current and is committed to updating her practice further. This helps to promote positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to explore the natural environment in order to learn about the world around them.  Activities to promote mark making and early writing skills are not always readily available for the younger children.

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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

 continue to develop opportunities for children to explore and investigate a range of natural materials in order to extend their knowledge of the world around them  provide more opportunities for younger children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the children's progress and looked at their records.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures, policy documents and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is enthusiastic and highly motivated. Overall, she provides children with a large range of toys and resources to play with. Consequently, children are stimulated well and make good progress in their learning. Children enjoy imaginative play with the childminder as they pretend to go on trips and have picnics outdoors. The childminder uses these opportunities effectively to teach new skills. For example, children learn about money as they pay for ice creams during role play. The childminder promotes children's language and communication extremely well. She asks questions, gives clear explanations and offers new words to extend their vocabulary. She supports literacy extremely effectively. For example, children actively engage in a song about sounds and enjoy selecting objects from the sand to match with letter cards.

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good

The childminder knows the children very well. She finds out about their interests and ensures that she includes these in her daily activities. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that she meets the individual needs of the children. She is committed to working in partnership with other agencies and sharing children's progress with them. This helps to ensure positive outcomes for children. The childminder is an excellent role model. She encourages children to take turns during activities and involves the children in all aspects of the daily routine. For example, children learn to use tools safely as they prepare fruit for snack time and learn to manage their own personal hygiene. The childminder helps children to prepare for school by encouraging their independence and by talking about the school day.

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provision is good

The childminder has developed her practice significantly since her initial registration and uses self-evaluation successfully to make further plans for improvement. For example, when she moved to new premises she developed her outdoor area to provide play opportunities in all weathers. She involves parents in her self-evaluation process and uses ongoing observations of the children to reflect on the impact of her practice. The childminder works closely with other childminders and makes use of the local community to enhance her provision further. For example, she visits music groups and the library and gains new ideas to use with the children. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other settings to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443812 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 887568 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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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 the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder is available to work every day from 8am to 6pm. She holds an appropriate level 3 qualification in early years. The childminder also provides overnight care.

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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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