Childminder EY467593

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 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

 Children enjoy their time in the cosy and child-friendly environment, where toys and resources are within easy reach for them to choose on their own.  The childminder has clear plans for her professional development. She has identified courses and training to enhance her knowledge and broaden her teaching skills further. For example, she has started an early years degree.  The childminder monitors children's learning precisely and identifies experiences that challenge them. Children make good progress.  Children learn about safety continually. For example, while on outings they know to stay together. They learn through play, such as the childminder reminding them to strap the dolls safely in their car seat.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not teach children the correct words for things, to help extend their vocabulary further.  Children have few opportunities to investigate a range of materials and textures, to help support their sense of curiosity and exploration.

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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

 develop children's understanding of the correct words for things to help extend their vocabulary further  build on opportunities for children to investigate a range of different materials and textures to help support their sense of curiosity and exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging children inside her house.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's improvement plan and children's learning and care records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of identifying children in need of protection and how to report her concerns to help keep them safe. The childminder regularly reviews the impact her practice has on children's learning and develops action plans to help support future improvements. For example, she identified the need to teach children the emergency evacuation procedure, to ensure they recognised the alarm and knew what to do and where to meet safely. The childminder builds good relationships with parents and other people involved with children's care, such as early years settings. They share details of children's care and progress to provide consistency and support for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She knows what they like to do and how to make learning interesting. The childminder introduces children to mathematics during play and routines. For instance, they count the stairs as they go up and down them, calculate how many dolls they have, and talk about needing more or less. The childminder encourages children to lead their own play. For example, she instinctively knows when to allow children to extend their own play and learning and when to join in, to offer further support and challenge. Children develop and practise their skills well. For example, they identify colours and use their small physical skills during threading activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children plenty of time to settle in and get to know her, building a trusting relationship. Children are confident, and become independent in the security of their surroundings. They learn how to behave; for example, the childminder establishes consistent boundaries. She models being polite, kind and considerate, setting a good example for children to learn from. Children learn about good health and hygiene routines. For instance, after touching any of the childminder's pet animals, they know to wash their hands. The childminder provides very healthy food and children quickly learn to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills that prepare them well for their future learning and progression to school. They are enthusiastic and motivated learners. Children enjoy reading and ask for books. They have fun bringing the story to life, such as with puppets. Children learn to value and respect themselves and others. They develop a good understanding of other people's similarities and differences, and how different communities live. For example, children learn about other cultures and countries, such as what people wear and how they carry their babies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467593 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 954450 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Polegate, East Sussex and works from Monday to Friday, all year round, between 7.30am and 6pm. The childminder collects children from the local school and pre-school.

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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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