Childminder EY428625

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 22 July 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 provides a welcoming environment for children. They choose from a wide range of interesting resources and play materials. The childminder makes thorough checks of her home each day to ensure children play safely.  Children are happy and settled. The childminder knows them well and organises the day effectively to meet children's individual needs well.  Children take part in a wide variety of activities that the childminder plans based on their interests and needs. Children make good progress in their learning.  There is a good partnership with parents. The childminder keeps them well informed of their children's progress and the next steps for their learning, for example, through regular discussions and reports.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and makes worthwhile improvements. For example, children have plenty of space to explore the toys provided. The changes

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This provision is good

made have helped raise the overall quality of the childminder's practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully extended the range of outdoor learning experiences available to support children's all-round development.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to help develop children's skills in identifying risks and hazards, to help them learn to keep themselves safe.

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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

 extend further the range of challenging outdoor experiences for children  increase opportunities further to help children learn to identify risks and think about ways to stay safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development, and observed children with her.  The inspector sampled documents including children's records.  The inspector looked around the areas used by children.  The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She knows precisely what steps to take if there is an allegation against her or a household member. She monitors and supports her assistants' performance effectively, for example, by discussing practice issues regularly and ensuring professional development. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents and uses the support of the local authority's early years team to help her evaluate her provision well. She makes good use of opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills, which help her offer new experiences and challenges to children. For instance, a course helped her develop activities to further support children's early mathematical skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and checks their progress closely to help her identify any gaps in their learning. She plans a variety of activities that builds on their skills, which they enjoy. The childminder and her assistant develop children's language and communication skills effectively. For instance, they talk to children as they play and encourage them to practise new words. The childminder encourages children to try things for themselves. For example, she gave them time to explore the play dough and to try out the tools and equipment. She helps extend children's understanding through challenging activities. For instance, when children developed an interest in penguins they enjoyed using the internet to find out what sound they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant act as good role models, for example, through providing children with calm reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They learn to value and respect one another, for instance, by sharing books that help them learn about the wider world. The childminder supervises children carefully, making sure they are always within sight and hearing. Children learn good hygiene routines. For instance, they know they need to wash their hands before they eat. They benefit from useful opportunities to practise their physical skills, for instance the youngest children learn to move around the play space freely and enjoy playing on the small slide indoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in independence and learn to do things for themselves. For instance, they help themselves to toys and activities, and help tidy them away. They make choices and decisions confidently. Children play well together, and learn to share and take turns. They join in activities enthusiastically and enjoy listening to stories. They are well-prepared for the next stage in their learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428625 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1057860 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children each weekday throughout the year. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant qualification at level 4.

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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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