Childminder EY452040

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 2 August 2013

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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 partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses highly effective ways to involve parents in all aspects of their children's learning, for example, discussing children's interests and achievements and sharing their next steps in learning.  The childminder is caring and positive with children. She is attentive to their care needs and offers them affection when they need it. Children are very happy and secure.  The childminder provides children with a good range of interesting and challenging toys. She encourages the children to explore their environment freely and supports their choices in play. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively to help improve her practice. For example, she identifies strengths and weaknesses and focuses on improving outcomes for children.  The childminder supports children's understanding of diversity and builds their social

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This provision is good

skills. They are well prepared for their move on to nursery or school. For example, she takes children out into the community and attends local music sessions at the library.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's critical thinking skills are not always fully supported. On occasion, the childminder asks and answers questions before the children have had time to think about an answer.  The childminder does not always encourage children to manage tasks that they could easily complete themselves, to further encourage and build on their independence.

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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 teaching practices to give children more time to think about and respond to questions, to support the development of their critical thinking skills further  provide more opportunities for children to manage everyday tasks themselves, to build on their independence further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, 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

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities and has taken positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and improve her practice to a good standard. For example, she attends training, such as first aid, seeks the views of other professionals, and makes detailed action plans to help her target improvements. The childminder has improved the way that she assesses children's development and how she plans to encourage children's progress further. For instance, she now identifies precise next steps in learning and links them to children's interests to plan enjoyable and challenging activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date and thorough understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. She knows how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively to help maintain their safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She regularly observes their play and checks their progress closely, to help her quickly identify and address any gaps in learning. The childminder supports mathematical development very well. For example, she encourages children to count their fingers and to recognise shapes as they play. The childminder provides a wide variety of learning experiences for children. They enjoy carefully exploring different sensory objects, such as spaghetti and pasta. The childminder encourages children's language development effectively, such as by teaching younger children new words and responding well to their sounds and gestures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and at ease. Children behave very well and treat each other, and the home, respectfully. For example, they play well together and pass each other spaghetti so they can all have a turn at feeling it. The childminder spends time playing with children and consistently praises their achievements. Children have good self-esteem and confidence for their future learning. Children receive plenty of fresh air and regular opportunities for physical exercise. They visit local parks and use the childminder's well-resourced garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and are well motivated. They show good levels of concentration. For example, they spend a long time listening to stories and join in by describing the pictures. Children count with confidence and are beginning to use mathematical language in their play. Children have a good understanding of technology and enjoy exploring musical instruments and dancing to the music. They are confidently developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452040 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1049721 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She cares for children between 9am and 6pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all year.

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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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Telephone number

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