Childminder 109140

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 23 April 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 builds good partnerships with parents. For example, she regularly updates them on their children's progress and shares ideas to support their continued learning at home.  Children behave very well and form warm and secure relationships with the nurturing childminder and her caring assistant. Children are very happy and confident, and understand how to share and respect each other's feelings and ideas.  The childminder and her assistant skilfully extend children's learning and support their play well. For example, they encourage children's ideas by asking thoughtful and challenging questions. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder and her assistant support children's language development very well. For example, they engage children in interesting conversations and teach them about new words and their meanings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of professional development opportunities to develop the teaching skills of herself and her assistant to the highest possible level.  Children's choices from the range of toys and resources available are not always fully supported, such as those that are stored out of sight.

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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 professional development plans, focusing on opportunities to strengthen knowledge and teaching skills still further  strengthen ways to further support children's play choices, in particular from resources that are not directly available.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and 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 has high expectations for the quality of care and learning that she provides with her assistant. She has worked hard to raise the standard of their practice to a good level. For example, she has improved the way she assesses children's development. She knows them well as individuals and now monitors their progress closely in order to help quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder works closely with her assistant to review her provision and provides her with good support and guidance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of how to deal with any child protection concerns and closely follow their detailed procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant regularly observe children's play and effectively plan for the next stage in their learning. They plan activities around children's interests to encourage further progress. For example, children develop their creativity and imagination as they paint. Children then make up stories about their paintings and describe them in detail. The childminder and her assistant spend time playing alongside children and extend their learning well. For example, they encourage children to recognise shapes and discuss directions as they operate robotic toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills. For example, they visit local groups where they learn to mix with and develop friendships with other children. Overall, the childminder develops the children's independence well. For example, children dress themselves for outdoor play and help to put on their sun cream. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, they enjoy regular outdoor play in the garden and trips to local parks. Children gain good physical skills, such as when skilfully riding bikes and scooters and exercising in the spacious outdoor environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in activities and enjoy their learning. They show good levels of imagination. For example, they spend a long time engaged in role play and enjoy preparing pretend meals for each other. Children make good progress in their mathematical development. For example, they confidently work out simple mathematical problems. Children have very good literacy skills. For instance, they recognise different letters and think of new words beginning with the sounds. Children are confident communicators and are quickly developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109140 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1054684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Heathfield, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children, with her assistant, between 7.45am and 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the 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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