Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 6 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 develops good partnerships with parents to provide children with consistent care and learning. For example, she exchanges useful information with them from the start about children's progress and care.  The childminder encourages sharing and taking turns consistently well. She sets high standards for acceptable behaviour. For example, she clearly explains rules and repercussions to help children understand them. Children behave well.  Children make good progress. The childminder tracks their development well and plans activities that interest them and support their further learning effectively.  The childminder encourages children to make many choices in their play. For instance, she asks them to decide what activity to do next and what resources they need.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder plans more specifically for older children than babies. Babies happily watch the older children who are taking part in planned activities but are too young to join in.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation fully effectively to review her knowledge and skills to build even further on her great experience. She does not evaluate her professional development needs as thoroughly as she reflects on her practice and care of the children.

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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

 enhance planning for babies, to support their play and learning even further  build on existing self-evaluation processes to reflect more on professional development needs and extend existing knowledge to further support children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during play and discussed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed how the childminder manages children's individual care routines.  The inspector read parents' comments to take account of their views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and maintains a professional approach to her work. She is well organised and keeps all required records up to date and confidential. The childminder understands the value of partnership working. She has developed partnerships with local settings some children attend on other days to support their progress consistently. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has compiled a wealth of information about identifying and addressing any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder regularly asks parents to comment on her provision to make sure they are happy. They especially like that they contribute directly to children's development records and that the childminder offers a welcoming and homely setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports and encourages children's learning well. She encourages them to take the lead in their play and follow their own interests and ideas. For example, they decided to use their imaginations and play at cooking. They needed to go shopping first and showed the childminder the food they had bought for her to eat. The childminder dutifully 'ate' carrots and sausages from their shopping basket. She takes every opportunity to extend children's learning during their play. For instance, she asks children, 'What's the next one?' and 'Is it big or little?' to teach them about size and order.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are affectionate with each other and the childminder. They freely give her hugs, showing they feel safe and trust her. The childminder follows children's and babies' individual routines such as sleeping in a familiar place. Babies settle in quickly and happily engage with the childminder. The childminder teaches children to respect others. For example, she talks to them about how different people live and celebrates a variety of special festivals. The childminder teaches children to think about risks and safety. For instance, she points out they have a lot of toys on the floor which may cause an accident. Children soon help tidy up and know where resources belong such as in labelled boxes. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, she takes children outside every day, in the garden or to the park, to be active and develop their physical abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop many qualities and skills that prepare them well for their future learning and school. For example, they enjoy the books and stories the childminder reads and they often choose to draw and practise their early writing. Children are confident speakers and enjoy discussions such as why there is no rainbow in the sky and why the clouds are 'moving away'. Children like to do things themselves, showing their growing independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297836 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1061849 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Willingdon, in Eastbourne, East Sussex. She provides childcare all day from Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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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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Telephone number

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