Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 4 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 builds strong relationships with parents. They all share valuable information about children's individual needs and work closely together to support children's progress.  The childminder is skilled at extending children's early language development. For example, she listens to the sounds children make and responds to them using simple words. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children benefit from a welcoming, inviting environment and show enjoyment and motivation in their play. The childminder sensitively joins in with their play to support and guide their learning.  Children are happy, safe, secure and ready to learn. The childminder is caring towards the children and builds good relationships with them. She is very attentive and gives them the affection and support they need.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build on opportunities to extend her practice further to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  Children are not always able to independently lead their own play and choose from the wide range of resources available.

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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 further on opportunities to extend knowledge and practice to raise the good quality of teaching to the highest level  review the organisation of the environment to encourage children to be more independent in their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection, and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Overall, the childminder reviews her provision effectively in order to improve her practice. She identifies strengths and areas to improve. The childminder has worked hard to raise the quality of her practice to good and has made very effective changes to her parent partnerships. For example, she regularly shares children's development records and offers valuable ideas to help parents support children's learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm and follows her detailed policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents and has a good understanding of each child's development. She monitors children's progress closely. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in children's development. The childminder uses her regular observations and assessments to plan and provide enjoyable and challenging activities. For example, children enjoy sensory experiences, such as exploring coloured ice blocks. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's learning through play. For instance, she encourages babies to crawl for toys and build their physical strength.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder settles children quickly into her care and closely follows routines from home. She is caring and nurturing, which helps to relax children and support their emotional well-being. The childminder provides children with opportunities to experience their wider community and develop confidence in meeting new people and being in new situations. For example, she takes children on regular trips to local playgroups and toddler sessions. Children behave well. They learn to care for and respect others. For example, the childminder supports young children to gently stroke the pet cat. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle effectively. For instance, she provides children with regular outdoor play where they build on their physical skills and explore nature.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and enjoy their learning. They are motivated in their play and show good levels of concentration. For example, they take their time working out how to fit different shapes into shape sorters. Children have a natural curiosity and enjoy exploring different textures. They enjoy listening to stories and looking at the pictures in the pages. Children have good early communication skills and use gestures and sounds to express their feelings. They have a good early understanding of technology and confidently develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411343 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1049362 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Uckfield, East Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides care for children between 7.30am and 6pm each weekday, all year round.

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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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