Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2017 20 November 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 accurately observes and assesses children's progress. She competently identifies learning priorities and tailors activities to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder skilfully extends children's learning and builds on their skills. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points in learning.  The childminder actively teaches children how to recognise and avoid possible hazards. For example, when hand washing, the childminder reminds children that 'red means no, and blue means go' when using the taps. Children develop a good understanding of how to protect themselves and their friends from harm.  The childminder is a good role model and is caring, friendly and supportive. Children follow her good example and show care and concern for their friends. For example, during the inspection, children found toys to comfort a crying child. They said, 'I want to make him happy.'

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully monitors and evaluates children's progress and the effectiveness of her provision, and identify where improvements can be made.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to be involved in sharing what they know about their child's ongoing achievements at home.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to extend children's already good understanding of 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

 build on the already strong partnerships with parents and involve them more in contributing to the assessment process  provide further opportunities for children to explore and investigate 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.  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 what to do if she has any child protection concerns. The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she does training and research and gains ideas from other childminders. Following a recent house move, the childminder has been carefully reviewing and developing the use of the environment. For example, she has improved her storage of toys so that children can now choose these independently. The childminder makes good use of children's assessments to identify emerging gaps in their learning and her planning. For instance, she has identified the need to provide further opportunities for children to build on their enjoyment of craft activities and explore using their senses in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has increased opportunities for children to explore different forms of technology. For example, very young children become absorbed in playing with switches and buttons on toys. They develop a good understanding of how to make the sounds and the lights flash on a toy. The childminder increases children's imaginative skills and builds on their already strong language skills, for example, by asking questions that extend their thinking and ideas. Older children increase on their already good early writing skills, for example, when they carefully draw pictures of their families. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder and confidently recall stories they have read previously.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They go to her for cuddles and reassurance when they get upset, and smile and giggle when playing with her. The childminder builds children's self-esteem and confidence successfully. For example, she celebrates their achievements and praises their good manners. Children copy her by cheering and clapping their hands when they do something well. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles, for example, by providing healthy home-cooked meals. Children enjoy plenty of exercise and develop good physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to be ready for a successful move on to school. They are settled, happy, independent and well-motivated to learn. Children behave well and have good social skills. They happily join in activities with their friends. For example, they played well together during the inspection and the childminder responded by saying, 'Well done, that's good sharing.' Children are confident speakers, eagerly share their experiences and engage in lively discussions with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386050 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1071095 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 20 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Crowborough, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Fridays, and from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, for 50 weeks of the year. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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