Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 22 January 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 childminder observes and assesses children well. She identifies learning priorities successfully and helps children make good progress.  The childminder exchanges helpful information with other early years settings that children attend. She supports continuity in children's education, for example, by providing activities that complement what they are learning at other settings.  The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of how to stay safe and in good health. For example, she talks to children about the need to put toys away to help prevent them tripping up.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practices and successfully addresses areas needing further improvement.  Since the previous inspection, the childminder has established strong partnerships with parents that contribute to children's ongoing achievement. For example, parents continue learning at home and share what they know about their children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed exciting and innovative ways to build on children's early writing skills further.  Sometimes the childminder does not give children the time they need to think and express their thoughts, to help strengthen their good communication skills.

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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

 provide more innovative and interesting ways to further extend children's already good early writing skills  build on opportunities for children to have the time and space to think and respond and share their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the outdoor area.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has all the required documentation in place that helps to support children's welfare, including appropriate records for use when giving medication. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment where children play freely and independently. She has recently completed safeguarding training and has a good awareness of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder knows what to do to help protect children if she has any concerns about their well-being. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress and adapts her practice when necessary to meet their changing needs. Following recent training, the childminder has introduced further opportunities for children to increase their awareness of positive differences in the setting. For example, children share their home languages and learn about the countries that their friends come from.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She keeps parents well informed about children's progress. The childminder provides a wide variety of activities that challenge children. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication skills successfully. For example, she repeats words back to children and forms simple sentences. The childminder makes good use of everyday routines to extend children's counting skills. For example, children confidently count their fingers as they have their nappies changed, and they learn about simple calculation when they sing number songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They show that they feel secure, safe, happy and ready to learn. The childminder is a good role model who is kind, caring and friendly. She builds children's self-confidence effectively, for example, when she praises them and celebrates their achievements. Children respond positively to the childminder and behave well. They develop good social skills, such as sharing toys with their friends. Children take turns when playing games and joining in activities with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to be ready for school. They are confident, independent and well-motivated. Children enjoy learning and have fun exploring and investigating for themselves. They show an increasing ability to concentrate at chosen activities. Children learn to see to their own personal care needs, such as putting shoes on to go outside. They develop a strong awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles, which helps to build upon their physical well-being effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415394 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1049376 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder lives in Hove, East Sussex. She offers care from 7am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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