Childminder EY476350

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 provides a well-organised, safe and welcoming home environment for children. Children enjoy spending time at the childminder's setting after the school day.  Children settle well and quickly grow in confidence. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and adapts the routine as necessary to meet their needs well.  Parents are welcomed into the setting and the childminder works with them closely. For example, they exchange information about children's care each day to ensure a consistent approach.  Children take part in a good range of activities that complement their experiences at school. They choose from a wide variety of resources that interest them and join in activities that they enjoy.  The childminder reflects on her practice and shows a good commitment to continually developing and improving the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully involve children in considering risks in the environment and practising what to do in an emergency.  The childminder does not sharply focus her own professional development on raising the quality of the provision even further.

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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

 increase opportunities further for children to think about risks and extend their understanding of how to keep themselves safe  seek further opportunities to continually develop skills and knowledge, to help raise the quality of children's experiences to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read letters and questionnaires from parents and children, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps all of the records required for childminding and documentation is well organised and up to date. The childminder makes use of links with other childminders and the support of the local authority to keep up with changes and gather new ideas. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her evaluate the provision. For example, she involves children in reflecting on activities and agreeing what to do each week.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She gives children time to relax after school and involves them in making choices about what they want to do. She supports their language and communication skills effectively. For instance, she engages children in conversations and encourages them to express their views. The childminder responds to children's interests and uses these well to introduce new ideas and activities. For example, she extended children's interest in imaginative games by encouraging them to design and create a car from a giant cardboard box. The childminder helps children develop new skills; for instance, children quickly learn how to play a new board game. Children have fun making a fort out of blankets or building models with construction sets. They are engrossed in their play and are well occupied.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm, caring approach. She acts as a good role model, offering children gentle guidance and praise. Children behave well and learn to treat each other with respect. They play well together and learn to share and take turns. The childminder supervises children closely. She checks her home carefully so children can play safely. Children learn useful personal care skills, for instance when they help prepare dinner and help themselves to drinks. The childminder promotes their good health well. For example, children remember they must wash their hands after they handle uncooked sausages while preparing them for the oven. Children enjoy regular outings to the park and playgrounds where they have fun practising their physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476350 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 983885 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Portslade, East Sussex. She cares for school-aged children after school and during some holidays only.

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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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