Childminder EY479710

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 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 is knowledgeable and experienced about child development and learning. She has good teaching skills. For example, she motivates children to be curious and enjoy learning.  Children have clear boundaries and expectations and know what is expected of them. The childminder is a good role model to children. Children learn how to behave well.  The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding of current early years practice updated. For example, she researches information and reads relevant information.  Children make good progress from their individual starting points, which the childminder tracks effectively. She uses the information gained to plan the next steps in children's learning, such as through a broad range of experiences and activities.  The childminder provides children with lots of choices about their play and activities. For example, children make simple decisions, such as what order to play the planned

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This provision is good

games, where to put things, and which songs to sing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, planned activities do not provide further challenge to help support children's rapid progress, particularly for the most-able children.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's mathematical development to build their learning 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

 ensure that planned activities provide sufficient challenge, particularly for the most- able children to help them make even further progress  make the most of opportunities to extend children's mathematical development to help build on their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of a planned activity and discussed the learning that took place for children.  The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor areas, equipment and resources in the childminder's home available for children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's written self-evaluation and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of local procedures and knows how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm. She keeps her home in good order to help minimise any hazards and teaches children how to stay safe. For example, they learn how to go up and down the stairs safely. The childminder evaluates her practice well and identifies areas for improvement to raise outcomes for children. The childminder builds good relationships with parents. They exchange useful information about children's care and learning from the start, which helps to contribute to continuity between home and the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps children busy with activities that they enjoy. For example, children engaged enthusiastically in finding sea creatures in water and scooping them out. The childminder developed children's language and thinking skills well, such as talking about what they were doing, naming the sea creatures and asking questions. The childminder demonstrates to children how to do things, such as when playing new games. For example, she showed children how to build a tower of bricks and bowl a ball to knock it down. Children watched and then quickly copied the childminder, joining in eagerly. This helped them to develop their physical skills, such as hand-eye coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the welcoming environment. They confidently explore their surroundings, choosing what they want to do from the easily accessible resources. The childminder provides effective settling-in arrangements. For example, she tailors each child's settling-in period to their individual needs to help them develop trust and feel secure in her care. The childminder values each child's individuality and makes sure that they all have equal chances. For example, children share and take turns fairly, and negotiate with each other easily. Local outings help children to meet and play with other children and to learn about people in the community. Children develop a good understanding of being healthy, such as spending time outdoors. They are energetic and active, for example, running and climbing when they go to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy being involved and occupied. They show a strong interest in the activities and new experiences, and are confident to 'have a go'. For example, when singing songs and rhymes, they readily hold a toy spider and sweep up scattered leaves to reflect the words. Children use their creativity and imaginations well. For instance, they learn to play musical instruments to a rhythm and act out their experiences during role play. Children gain essential skills that prepare them well for further learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479710 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 990481 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 5 Number of children on roll 6

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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 and lives in Brighton, East Sussex. She provides care all day from Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder's home is situated on the ground and lower ground floor levels, and has steep internal stairs to reach the main play space and garden.

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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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