Childminder EY429525

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2017 4 September 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 consistently and accurately observes and assesses children's progress in learning. She tailors activities successfully to meet children's identified learning priorities. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points in learning.  The childminder interacts skilfully with children and extends their learning. She builds young children's communication skills, for example, when she repeats words back to them and forms them into simple short sentences.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. They show a strong sense of belonging and emotional well-being.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents and other settings sharing the care and education of children. The good exchange of information enables them to work effectively together to extend children's learning and meet their welfare needs.  The childminder is reflective and consistently evaluates and improves her practice. For

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This provision is good

example, since the previous inspection children have enjoyed a wider variety of opportunities that build on their good early writing skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have access to a wide variety of experiences that helps enhance their already strong exploratory skills.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to make independent choices and build on their learning freely.

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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 opportunities for children to explore further using their senses, to help them explore and make sense of the world around them  increase opportunities for children to make choices and develop their play independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback. She also spoke to a parent at the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She fully understands her role and responsibility with regard to protecting children from extreme views and harm. The childminder has a good awareness of how to identify and minimise risks to children. She continues to improve her knowledge and skills, for example, by doing training, research and seeking advice from other early years providers. Children benefit from the childminder's increasing knowledge. For example, following training the childminder has implemented further good strategies that help less- confident children feel secure and build their confidence. The childminder monitors children's progress successfully and takes positive steps to identify and narrow any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of resources that engage and interest children. She teaches children new skills and encourages their learning. For example, the childminder makes good use of everyday activities with children to reinforce their counting, colour recognition and language skills well. She extends children's knowledge of how things work. For example, she uses resources children enjoy, such as a magic drawing toy, where they move a lever to make pictures disappear. Children learn that if they press certain buttons on another toy they will be able to hear sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and a good role model. Children enjoy being with the childminder and form good relationships with her. The childminder encourages children to take on responsibilities. For example, children listened and followed the childminder's instructions well when she asked them to put plates on the table ready for snack time. Children see to their own needs well, such as washing hands and cutting up fruit for their snack. They enjoy a healthy diet and plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they enjoy digging in the garden and help grow vegetables for their snacks. They take an interest in wildlife in the garden. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe on outings and in the home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are prepared well for a successful move on to school. They have good social skills and behave well. Children develop a strong awareness of the importance of valuing and respecting others. They enjoy learning and eagerly join in activities. Children concentrate well at activities and play with a purpose. They investigate and show a curiosity in the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429525 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1071412 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Hailsham, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged 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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Telephone number

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