Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 25 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is enthusiastic and has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She knows children well and identifies the progress that they make through regular observations. Consequently, she plans activities to support children's development and meet their changing learning needs. She helps all children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. She has a calm and affectionate nature with children. As a result, they feel secure and confident to explore, knowing that they can seek her comfort and assistance.  Parents report that they enjoy trusting and professional relationships with the childminder. They work together to share regular information about children's individual care and progress. This means that children benefit from a consistent approach to support their health, well-being and development both at home and the setting.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to implement detailed policies and procedures, and she has formed a successful team with her co-childminder and her assistants. They work together to identify training needs and evaluate how to continue to drive forward improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed a variety of ways to help all children, even those who are unable to talk or share their thoughts easily, communicate with each other further.  The childminder does not always make the most of play opportunities to develop children's understanding of mathematical concepts, such as shape and size.

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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

 build on the already good arrangements for enhancing further the language and communication for those children who are not yet talking or who struggle more to share their thoughts and ideas in words  extend the use of mathematical language during play to develop children's understanding of concepts such as shape and size.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and activities both inside and outside.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the co-childminder and her assistant, and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled documents including children's learning records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role, responsibilities and the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works as part of a team with her co-childminder and her co-childminder's assistants to provide a good-quality setting. Children's safety is given a high priority. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify risks at the different premises she uses, and has a strong understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows how to recognise signs of abuse and what to do if she has a concern about children's welfare. She is aware of how to access additional support for children and their families. The childminder understands about robust recruitment procedures. She ensures that staff and visitors are suitable to have contact with the children. She works closely with her co-childminder to ensure everyone is kept up to date with any requirements and changes to legislation. The childminder has

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

undertaken an early years qualification, and she uses this to reflect on her own practice, improve her knowledge and reflect on the development of the setting. This helps her to continue to raise standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of learning experiences and knows how to provide opportunities that cover all areas of learning. She observes children's progress and plans ways that she can help children to achieve their next steps in learning. For example, she invited children to make clay people and encouraged them to explore human features and begin to think about their similarities and differences. Children enjoyed the activity and learnt to manipulate the clay to make 'balls' and 'sausages' for different body parts. The childminder demonstrates her teaching skills as she extends children's thinking, for example, she uses simple language and questions with children and shows them new skills. She recognises children's individual achievements and enthusiastically praises their efforts. As a result of the childminder's positive teaching strategies, children are motivated, excited to learn and are gaining the skills for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, children are settled and behave well at the setting. The childminder and co- childminder use settling-in visits and flexible routines to help children to become familiar with the setting. The childminder develops strong and caring relationships with children. She listens carefully to children's preferences and ideas to show children they are valued. She encourages their social skills during the day, such as sharing, turn-taking and good manners. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and physical exercise every day. The childminder promotes children's individual health and well-being well. Consequently, she has a good understanding of children's individual needs and ensures that she works closely with parents to agree care plans. She also works closely with any professionals involved in their care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thrive in the setting and make good progress from their starting points. They have strong relationships with the childminder and feel safe to explore and excited to learn as she offers them praise and encouragement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY218304 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 846932 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. The childminder was not inspected at her own home as she currently works from her co-childminder's property in Hastings, East Sussex. She works alongside the co-childminder and her co-childminder's assistants to offer flexible childcare, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays, for most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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