Childminder 510348

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 5 April 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 makes effective use of the information she gathers about children's progress to support their learning and development.  The childminder works alongside parents and the staff in the other settings children attend to ensure they benefit from continuity in care.  Children make good progress. They develop confidence and demonstrate great language skills with the childminder and others.  Children have opportunities to learn about healthy practices. For example, they show a good understanding of hygienic routines.  The childminder follows effective methods to continually refresh and update her professional knowledge and understanding. For example, she makes changes in her provision to meet new government legislation.  The childminder prepares children well for when they move on to other settings such as school. For example, she takes steps to ensure that their new environments are familiar.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children do not have effective opportunities to think creatively or act on their own ideas during their activities or play.  Children do not have appropriate opportunities to develop their physical abilities.

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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

 offer children more effective opportunities to be creative and follow their own ideas  support children's physical development more effectively throughout the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outdoor play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the signs that may show a child's welfare is at risk. She understands the procedures to follow in the event of such a concern. The childminder follows strict procedures to ensure the children in her care are safe. For example, she carefully considers routes she takes when walking with the children. The childminder has implemented systems to help her make effective evaluations of her practice. She acts on these successfully to improve practice. For example, the childminder has recently reorganised her environment to enable the children greater opportunities to choose toys they would like to play with. The childminder considers children's views greatly in her provision; for example, by gathering resources that the children indicate appeal to their interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn. She interacts with them in the activities they choose and uses these to focus on their targeted areas for development. For example, she works alongside children when they learn about colours, look at stories or explore drawing materials. The childminder successfully encourages an acceptance of diversity in her setting. For example, children happily play with dolls that represent people of mixed cultures and abilities. Children have opportunities to discuss and celebrate the differences that exist between one another.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder, with whom they feel secure and happy. For example, they engage together in regular play and conversation with all having an enjoyable time. The childminder acts to develop essential skills for children's futures, such as being independent. For example, she encourages children to put on their own shoes or gather equipment for lunch at an early age. Children behave well. They understand the rules and routines that exist in the home. Children develop friendships. For example, they look forward to picking up their friends from school. Children show confidence in their relationship with the childminder, for example, they are happy to ask her to do things, such as read a favourite story.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a love of books. Reading is a popular activity and they develop early reading skills such as telling a story by looking at the pictures. Children engage happily in activities that encourage early writing skills. For example, they practice gripping pencils and use marks to represent objects, shapes and animals. Children count confidently and willingly to 10. They learn basic number skills and are ready for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510348 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1061605 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Willingdon, in East Sussex. The childminder also cares for older children out of school hours. She is open all day, five days a week, all 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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