Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 21 July 2010

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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 keeps the parents well informed and included in their children's learning and development. For example, the parents add to learning journeys and communication books, sharing learning and ideas to support children to make good progress.  Children feel well supported, safe and secure at the setting. The childminder knows them well and they have a good sense of belonging.  The childminder uses a variety of ways to promote children's understanding of early literacy and mathematical skills effectively.  The childminder shares ideas and attends regular network meetings and trainings to keep up to date with new ideas and research. This helps to have a positive outcome on children's learning experiences. The children have good opportunities to explore and investigate. Particularly within the outdoor area, children challenge themselves and take risks safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to further promote children's understanding of ethnicity and differences within the community and society.  The childminder does not always fully involve children in their personal care and daily routines, such as the preparation of meals and snacks, to further promote their skills for the future.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to develop understanding of ethnicity and differences within society  extend opportunities for children to strengthen their understanding of managing their personal care needs and helping with routines of the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector sampled written documentation, including children's progress reports, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder.  The inspector gathered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and highly qualified. She is committed to her role and understands how to meet all the requirements, supporting children's learning in all areas of development well. The childminder uses many good ways to evaluate and review her practice. She makes close links with other settings and local schools to share ideas, which helps promote continuity in children's learning. The childminder knows the children well and plans effectively to support their learning. She takes their individual needs and interests into consideration when planning. Children feel valued and make good progress, including those with additional needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with any changes and implements these into her policies and procedures. The children are supported to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they discuss the importance of being aware of unfamiliar adults.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning effectively, for example, through individual planning and tracking of their progress. The childminder is able to promptly identify any gaps in learning and offer them support to close them promptly. For example, the childminder carries out regular assessments to record and monitor the children's progress. The childminder meets children's individual needs and preferences well. She skilfully builds upon children's play, extending their learning further. For example, the childminder introduces bear stories and encourages children to consider new ideas, such as hibernating, to support children's role play in the bear cave. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. For instance, they constantly engage in conversation and the childminder uses effective questions to challenge their thinking further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show care and concern for each other and their environment; for instance, they speak fondly of the pets and are kind and considerate to their friends. Children are polite and well behaved, and the childminder models these attributes well. Children develop their physical skills well through a good range of opportunities. For instance, they gain a strong awareness of space as they participate in action songs. Children reach up high and crouch down low as they sing songs about leaves, embedding their learning about seasons. Children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise on a daily basis.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are ready for school and develop good life skills to support their move well. For example, children share and take turns well during team games and conversations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345210 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 837833 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the village of High Hurstwood near the town of Uckfield in East Sussex. The childminder cares for children Monday to Wednesday, from 8am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for her provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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