Childminder EY474261

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 7 August 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's home is organised to provide an interesting and inviting learning environment for children. For instance, children happily choose from a wide variety of resources and play materials in the welcoming playroom and garden.  Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They take part in a wide range of stimulating activities that the childminder plans using his good knowledge of their interests and needs. They make good progress in their development.  The childminder has good relationships with children and plans the day effectively to meet their individual needs.  Children have good opportunities to practise their physical skills and develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, they play outside in all weathers and enjoy using the challenging climbing equipment.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents. He keeps them well informed about their child's care and learning on a day-to-day basis and offers suggestions for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to develop his knowledge and skills even further, to help raise the quality of children's experiences to a higher level.  The childminder has not developed highly effective methods for gathering regular feedback from parents as part of his evaluation of his provision.

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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

 make the best possible use of opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills, to help raise the quality of the provision to the highest level  extend the involvement of parents in the monitoring and evaluation of the provision, to further include their views when identifying areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and his co-childminder in the playroom and outside in the garden.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about his practice, children's learning and development, and his evaluation of activities.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to recognise and report any child protection concerns, to help keep children safe. He keeps up to date with safeguarding matters, for instance by using online resources and the support of the local authority. The childminder reflects on his practice regularly and makes improvements. For instance, he has recently updated systems for assessing children's progress. He works closely with his co-childminder to help ensure the smooth running of the setting. For instance, they share tasks and responsibilities throughout the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress closely to quickly pick up any areas where they may need more support. He gets to know children well and effectively plans activities that are well matched to their needs. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, he involves them in conversations and encourages them to practise new words. He offers children new challenges, such as adding pipes and guttering to the water tray, and gives them time to investigate and explore. Children were delighted and became absorbed when they worked out where the water went, when they poured it into the pipe.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children feel safe and secure. For instance, he carefully follows their familiar home routines when they start. He acts as a good role model and offers children warm, gentle guidance and praise. Children behave well and show concern for one another. They find out about the wider world, for example, by following a family member's travels on a big map. The childminder supervises children vigilantly. He teaches children useful skills and knowledge to help keep them safe, such as practising how to evacuate the house in an emergency. He supports children's good health effectively. For instance, he follows careful hygiene routines for changing nappies to reduce the risk of cross- contamination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children quickly grow in independence and make choices about their play. For example, they help themselves to toys and move confidently between activities. They play happily together, learning to share and take turns. Children become confident communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. They concentrate well and are motivated to learn. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474261 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1071787 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in High Hurstwood, in Uckfield, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, throughout the year. He works with another childminder from his home.

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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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