Childminder EY450923

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2016 4 February 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 has a good understanding of what children know and can do in her setting. She teaches children effectively and helps them make good progress from their starting points.  Children benefit from playing in a well-organised and welcoming environment that meets their needs well. They confidently and independently make choices from a wide variety of interesting and challenging resources.  Children show good levels of security and emotional well-being. They form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy and keen to learn.  Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder teaches them about how good foods give them energy to play.  The childminder reflects on her practice competently and makes changes that improve children's learning experiences. For example, since the previous inspection she has focused well on building on children's strong language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of links with other early years settings and consistently provide experiences that complement what children are learning elsewhere.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities for children to extend their understanding of simple calculation.

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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 the links made with early years settings that share the education of children to help ensure continuity for every child's learning  provide further opportunities for children to build on their understanding of simple mathematical calculation.

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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 took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She is fully aware of how to protect children from extreme views and harm. She has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in the home and on outings. The childminder continues to increase her knowledge and skills, for example, by attending courses on areas she feels will benefit children. She has increased her understanding of how younger children learn in different ways and is planning more effectively to meet their individual needs. The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed about children's welfare and achievements. This contributes to continuity in children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress successfully. She identifies learning priorities and narrows any emerging gaps in children's learning effectively. The childminder interacts skilfully with children. She extends children's thinking, for example, by asking questions and encouraging them to work things out for themselves. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that help build on children's abilities. For example, children carefully followed instructions and looked at a diagram when constructing a toy wheelbarrow. They worked out which shaped pieces and how many bolts they needed. Children showed good coordination when they fixed the pieces together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to develop a respect for others. Children increase their awareness of positive diversity in the community. For example, the childminder encourages children to share their cultural traditions with their friends. Children join in activities that celebrate their friends' festivals. The childminder builds children's self- esteem, for example, when she praises their achievements. She teaches children good personal hygiene practice, such as hand washing after collecting eggs from the chickens. Children increase their physical skills and ability to manage risks safely, for example, when they exercise and play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for a successful move to school. Children develop good social skills and are confident around adults. They manage their own personal care needs well. Children are independent learners who concentrate well. They enjoy using their imagination and expressing their ideas. Children are confident speakers who readily talk about their experiences and past events in their lives. Older children develop a good awareness of letter sounds and how to write their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450923 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1062846 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in North Chailey, East Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. In school term times, the childminder offers care on Mondays from 3pm to 5.30pm; Tuesdays from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm; and Thursdays from 8am to 5.30pm. In school holidays, the childminder offers care on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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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