Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 3 December 2012

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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 is enthusiastic and welcoming to children. She takes times getting to know children well and builds strong bonds with them. Children are very happy, settled and secure in her care.  Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder regularly shares information about children's learning and supports parents to continue their learning at home. She encourages parents to contribute their own observations to children's development records to further support her assessments of their learning.  The childminder supports children's early language development well. For example, she repeats their speech back to them and introduces new words and full sentences. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice well and identifies areas for further improvement. She uses this information to help make positive changes to her provision.

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This provision is good

 Children develop a good sense of independence. They enjoy choosing their own play from a wide variety of stimulating resources and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes steps in too early and helps children with things that they could try for themselves first.  The childminder does not fully support children's understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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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

 encourage children to do even more things for themselves during their play, to further extend their learning  provide children with further opportunities to support their understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses the views of other early years professionals and parents to help her improve the outcomes for children. She has improved the learning environment and, for example, has added more written words to further support children's early literacy skills. The childminder regularly reviews her resources to help her meet the individual needs of all children. For example, she has added a new sand and water tray to help encourage children's sensory play. The childminder discusses best practice with other local childminders and researches new ideas to help develop her skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare. She has an up-to-date understanding of legislation and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans precise next steps in learning for children and uses their interests to help engage them in their play. For example, children enjoyed setting up a tea party for dolls. The childminder encouraged children to name the food they wanted to use and joined in well with their imaginary play. The childminder supports children's understanding of technology very well. For example, she encouraged children to use electronic toys and to follow their simple instructions. The childminder makes stories interactive for children and asks them to talk about the pictures and help turn the pages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder praises children's good behaviour and children behave very well. They listen closely to what she says and respond well, such as when helping to tidy away the toys. Children are gentle with toys and respectful of the childminder's home. They have good social skills and enjoy including others in their play. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. She encourages plenty of physical play and exercise. For example, she regularly takes children on walks to explore the local nature reserve and surrounding countryside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and concentrate well. For example, they happily attempt to fit puzzle pieces together and take time on their drawings. They are beginning to give meaning to their pictures and show good early writing skills. Children show good control over playdough tools and are creative. They count well as they play and are beginning to recognise colours. Children enjoy shaking and exploring sensory bottles and show curiosity and interest about the world around them. They take pride in their achievements and have a good sense of self-esteem. Children are quickly learning the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448670 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1076467 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Uckfield, East Sussex. The childminder provides care for children between 7.30am and 6pm each weekday, 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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