Markham, Shirley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2017 19 February 2014

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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 observes and assesses children's progress effectively. She successfully identifies learning priorities for each child. The childminder interacts skilfully with children and helps them make good progress in relation to their starting points in learning.  The childminder is a positive role model and she provides a homely and caring environment where children settle easily. Children behave well and happily share resources with their friends.  The childminder reflects on her practice continuously. For example, she uses an improvement plan, evaluates her practice, and identifies and narrows any emerging gaps in children's learning such as in boys' early writing skills. She addressed this effectively by introducing a wider range of interesting activities and resources, and boys now readily choose to engage in writing for a purpose.  Since the previous inspection, the childminder has organised resources more effectively

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This provision is good

so children now make independent choices and initiate play more easily.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed ways for parents to consistently share what they know about their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to explore and find out more about the natural world.

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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

 involve parents more fully in contributing to children's learning and assessment and sharing what their children learn at home  provide children with further opportunities to build on their good understanding of the natural world.

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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 discussed childcare practice with the childminder and looked at her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date. She has a good understanding of how to protect children from extreme views and harm. The childminder works in close partnership with other settings who share the education of children. They exchange relevant information that enables them to provide consistency in children's learning. The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills, for example, by accessing courses and gaining ideas from other childcare professionals. She also makes good use of children's assessments to monitor progress and successfully identify and address any weaknesses in planning and teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and plans effectively to meet their individual needs. For example, she makes good use of children's interests to extend their learning. She provides a stimulating range of activities and resources that engages and challenges children. The childminder helps children develop good communication skills. For example, she reinforces single words and uses songs with very young children. They respond by making sounds back to her. The childminder extends older children's language skills well, for example, by engaging them in discussion and asking questions that encourage them to talk about what they are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, friendly and supportive. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and enjoy her attention. Young children show they feel safe and secure, for example, when they confidently explore the environment. Children develop strong physical skills and coordination. They develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder teaches children about the importance of good personal hygiene and healthy eating. The childminder effectively reinforces children's awareness of how to stay safe, such as when crossing roads and playing near water. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's achievements and welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for a successful move on to school. They are independent and manage their personal care needs well. Children enjoy learning and have the confidence to try new things and solve problems themselves. They eagerly join in activities with others, such as making volcanoes. Children develop good early writing skills. They persevere at tasks and show good levels of concentration. Children like to experiment, such as when mixing different coloured paints. They communicate well with adults and form strong friendships with other children. Children develop a good understanding of the need to value and respect differences in other people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463758 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1069372 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 8am to 5pm on Tuesday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a childcare 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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