Childminder EY426622

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2017 5 June 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

 The childminder offers a warm, welcoming home environment for children. She makes thorough checks of the premises each day to identify and remove any potential hazards, to help children play safely.  Children have good relationships with the childminder and settle quickly. She is calm, patient and sensitive to children's individual needs.  The childminder uses her good understanding of children's interests and abilities to provide stimulating activities that they enjoy. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Parents are kept well informed. For instance, they have easy access to their child's records and the childminder encourages them to share information from home.  The childminder reflects on what she does and is motivated to continually improve. For example, since the previous inspection she has extended opportunities for children to explore the natural world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's awareness of risks and encourage them to think about how to keep themselves safe.  Opportunities for children to find out about different people and communities, and learn to value diversity are not fully extended.

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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 further use of opportunities to help children develop their understanding of risks and how to keep themselves safe  extend activities further to build on children's understanding of people and communities outside of their immediate experience.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice. The inspector and the childminder observed children together and evaluated an activity.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector read letters and questionnaires from parents to take account of their views.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes good use of online resources and information from the local authority early years team to keep up to date and get new ideas. She regularly seeks feedback from parents to help her evaluate the service she provides. The childminder is motivated to develop her skills. For instance, she found a course helpful to review how she observes children and assesses their progress. The childminder works closely with any other settings that children attend. For example, she shares information about children's development and they work together to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and monitors their progress closely to help identify any gaps. She adapts activities well to help include all children, such as making sure younger children can also play in the sand safely. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For example, she talks and sings with them as they play and gives them time to express their ideas. The childminder responds to children's interests and extends activities effectively. For instance, when children became engrossed in playing with water while planting sunflower seeds, she provided a larger tray and more water containers so they could explore this further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents before children start, to help ensure she is familiar with children's needs. She is a good role model and offers children gentle guidance and praise. Children behave well and show concern for one another. The childminder supervises children vigilantly, making sure they are always within her sight. She supports their good health effectively. For instance, children choose from nutritious options at snack time and know why they need to wash their hands before they eat. Children play outside every day. They have useful opportunities to practise and develop their physical skills, such as using the climbing equipment or digging in the sand.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to play well together and wait patiently for their turn. They grow in confidence and become independent. For instance, they cut up their strawberries at snack time and manage their own shoes. Children concentrate well on tasks and are eager to learn. They make confident decisions about their day, such as choosing toys and activities. Children count while they play and enjoy sharing stories. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426622 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1094807 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 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. She cares for children from 7am to 5.30pm on Tuesday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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