Childminder 505719

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2016 4 March 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 provides a well-organised, welcoming home environment for children. She makes thorough checks of the premises each day and removes any hazards, to help provide a safe environment.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have good relationships with the childminder, who is warm, caring and sensitive to their individual needs.  Children take part in a wide variety of interesting activities based on their interests and needs. They choose from the good selection of resources and play materials available. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Partnerships are effective. The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed. For example, she provides regular updates about children's progress to help parents extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes to improve children's

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This provision is good

experiences. For instance, by introducing new resources based on their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not take part in a wide variety of experiences that help them further develop their understanding of diversity and the wider world.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to extend her skills and knowledge, to enhance her practice to help children make the best possible progress.

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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 the opportunities for children to develop their understanding of diversity and the wider world  build on all opportunities to continually develop skills and knowledge, to help raise children's experiences to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps her knowledge about any changes in procedures up to date. The childminder is well organised and keeps all of the records required for childminding. She works closely with any other agencies or professionals involved with a child's care to help ensure a consistent approach. The childminder monitors children's progress closely and identifies any gaps in their learning. She regularly invites feedback from parents and children to help her monitor and evaluate the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely and gets to know them well. She supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she listens to children carefully and introduces new words. Children enjoy choosing books and cuddling up for a story. The childminder successfully engages children in activities and encourages them to try new experiences. For instance, she helps children gain confidence in getting their hands messy by gradually introducing new tools first. After experimenting with combs and toothbrushes, children eagerly made patterns in the paint with their fingers and were delighted with the results.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a good role model and offers children gentle reassurance and praise. Children behave well and quickly learn the daily routines. For example, they remember they need to wash their hands before their snack and are eager to sit in their place at the table. The childminder supervises children vigilantly. She supports their good health effectively. For instance, she follows careful hygiene routines when she changes nappies and she offers healthy choices at snack time. Children develop good physical skills, for instance they take part in challenging activities in the garden and enjoy local walks and excursions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and grow in independence. For instance, they choose toys for themselves and help tidy away when they have finished playing. They get along well together and learn to share and take turns. Children are assured communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. They count as they play and solve simple problems. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505719 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1061579 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Catsfield, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children between 7.30am and 6pm each weekday throughout the year. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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