Childminder 109196

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2017 12 May 2015

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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

 Children are very confident, happy and secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy positive interactions with the childminder, who values them as individuals. Children are interested and motivated learners and make good progress from the starting points in their learning.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation processes well. She highlights areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps to maintain a good-quality provision and better outcomes for children.  Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder uses effective ways to involve parents in all aspects of their children's progress, such as sharing their next steps in learning. Parents regularly share information about children's learning from home which helps to create a cohesive learning environment for children.  The childminder knows children very well. She makes accurate observations of their achievements and monitors their progress closely. She quickly identifies any areas

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This provision is good

where children might need additional support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully promote children's critical-thinking skills. On occasion, she asks and answers questions before the children have had time to think about an answer.  Occasionally, the childminder leads creative activities for children and does not give them consistent opportunity to explore their own thoughts and ideas creatively.

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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 teaching practices to give children more time to think about and respond to questions to support the development of their critical-thinking skills further  provide children with more opportunities to independently explore their thoughts and ideas creatively.

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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 continues to make positive changes to her practice and provision to help meet the needs of the children. She has acted effectively on her previous recommendation to improve children's choices in play. For example, children can now choose pictures of the different resources and activities available from an interactive display. The childminder is keen to continue to update her skills and introduce new ideas. She regularly researches best practice and shares ideas with other childminders. For example, the childminder has introduced new sensory activities for children to explore different textures. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough and up-to-date understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She knows the action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's interests to help her provide fun activities that motivate children in their learning. For example, children enjoyed decorating biscuits they had cooked the day before. The childminder encouraged children to name the colours they used in the icing and to describe how the biscuits looked. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she listens closely to what children say and repeats it back to them, introducing more complex sentences. The childminder makes singing songs interactive for children. For example, she encouraged them to join in and use special props to act out the different song parts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. Children enjoy regular outdoor play in the well-resourced garden and confidently use physical equipment, such as scooters. The childminder provides healthy home-cooked meals and children enjoy sociable mealtimes. Children behave very well and listen carefully to the childminder. For example, they enthusiastically help to tidy away the toys when asked and show respect for the childminder's home. Children develop strong social skills and friendships. They are considerate of others and happily take turns choosing songs that they want to sing. Children are independent and confidently put on their shoes to go in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in their play and confidently explore their learning environment. They confidently express themselves and describe their play and share their views. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they showed good control over cutlery as they carefully spread icing onto their biscuits. Children are imaginative and enjoy acting out scenarios, such as picking up pebbles with toy diggers. Children are willing to try new things and quickly learn the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109196 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1089032 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Seaford, East Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides care for children between 7.45am and 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 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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