Childminder EY465551

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 18 November 2013

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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 observes and assesses children's progress effectively. She successfully identifies and addresses any emerging gaps in children's learning.  The childminder uses her good teaching skills well. She skilfully builds on children's increasing skills and understanding to help them make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is positive and encouraging. For example, she sensitively encourages children to try new things and builds their confidence, and children find enjoyment in activities they do not usually want to take part in.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They are secure, happy and well-motivated.  The childminder reflects on her practice consistently and effectively. She makes positive improvements that benefit children. For example, following recent development of the outdoor area children have more opportunities to extend their imaginary skills if they

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed ways for parents to be involved consistently in sharing what they know about their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to explore and investigate further using their senses.

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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

 involve parents more fully in contributing to children's learning and assessment  provide children with further opportunities to build on their already strong sensory skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector discussed the improvement plans with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date awareness of how to safeguard children and protect them from extreme views and harm. She maintains a safe and secure environment. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has improved children's learning experiences. For example, she has increased the range of resources that help enhance children's imaginary skills. The childminder is continuing to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she does research and gains ideas from other professionals. The childminder has made good use of input from a development worker. For example, the childminder is now focusing more clearly on individual children's next steps and planning more effectively to meet these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and what they like to do. She provides a wide variety of interesting and challenging learning experiences that enable her to help all children achieve. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's progress in the setting. She makes good use of opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills. For example, the childminder teaches children to count forwards and backwards. Children show an interest in numbers, such as in books. The childminder builds on children's communication skills well. For example, she asks questions that invite children to talk about what is happening in storybooks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show they have a good relationship with the childminder. For example, they enjoyed playing with the childminder and laughed together at amusing parts of a story. The childminder successfully teaches children to value and respect others. Children develop a positive attitude to their friends' cultures and backgrounds. They develop good social skills and learn to take turns. Children have good manners and are well behaved. The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of the importance of healthy living. Children build on their good physical skills and coordination, for example, when they go to parks and use large outdoor play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for a successful move to school. They solve problems for themselves, such as working out how to fix train track pieces together. They make choices and decisions confidently and independently. Children persevere and concentrate well. They develop good early writing skills, such as when making marks in paint using toy vehicles. Children are good communicators and confidently ask questions about what might happen. They listen well to others. Children manage their own personal care needs well, such as taking their coats off when coming indoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465551 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1063564 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Peacehaven, East Sussex. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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