Childminder EY431438

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 12 February 2015

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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 has introduced effective systems for monitoring children's progress and uses these well to establish children's next steps in development.  The childminder works in close partnerships with parents and staff at other settings that children attend, to ensure children benefit from continuity in their care.  Children make good progress. Where any gaps in their progress begin to form, the childminder acts on these well to ensure children receive the necessary support.  Children participate in a range of experiences to develop their confidence and social skills, ready for the next stages of their learning, including their move on to school.  Children learn about healthy practices. For example, they find out about the nutritional benefits of foods and learn to adopt hygienic practices in their daily routines.  The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to improve her teaching and care

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This provision is good

standards. She makes evaluations of her provision that indicate clearly the actions she plans to take to improve the outcomes for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough opportunities to explore and represent their own ideas while engaged in creative activities.  The childminder does not always make full use of all available areas, particularly to invite and capture children's interests, and to make them feel even more welcome to explore.

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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

 allow children more opportunities to consider their thoughts and express their ideas fully, to develop their creativity to a greater extent  continue to make better use of all spaces, in particular, so that children benefit from a more stimulating and welcoming learning environment, in which they can develop a further sense of belonging.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outdoor play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of children's learning with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the safeguarding procedures in her local area. She uses effective methods to extend and refresh her knowledge, such as to ensure any changes in legislation are included in her own policies. The childminder follows thorough risk assessments, which she amends frequently, and has improved the levels of safety in her home. She has addressed all weaknesses following her previous inspection. For example, she has introduced systems to gather and act upon the views of parents and children to meet their needs and requests. The childminder actively develops her skills and knowledge to improve her practice. For example, through working with others, she has improved her assessment systems.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She shows flexibility in changing her plans to meet children's requests. Children enjoy tailored experiences and they focus well on play activities. The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to encourage children to extend their learning. Children learn to respect differences that exist between themselves and others and learn about how other people live. They find out about the jobs that people do when they visit parts of the community, such as the fire station and the library. Children find out about the wider world through a range of activities, including celebrating worldwide festivals and sharing holiday photographs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident. They form strong bonds with the childminder, with whom they chat and play happily. The childminder maintains a positive atmosphere where she encourages good behaviour. She rewards children's achievements with consistent praise and recognition. Children demonstrate good behaviour, including manners; they politely ask to leave the table when they finish eating. Children learn about taking appropriate risks and discuss how to keep safe. For example, they know that they need sun cream and a sun hat when they go outside because the sun can damage their skin. Children develop independence and the childminder encourages them to give things a go, for example, they help to cut up fruit in preparation for snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy books. They show an interest in the pictures and discuss the content. They begin to develop early reading skills, such as recognising the sounds that some letters make. Children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills and control of their hand muscles, such as when painting, drawing and cutting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431438 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1054513 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Peacehaven, in East Sussex. The childminder holds a recognised qualification in childcare at level 3. The childminder provides care during weekdays and operates 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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