Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2017 23 March 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 has warm, caring relationships with children. She supports children's emotional and physical well-being effectively and is sensitive to their individual needs.  Children are happy, settled and motivated to learn. They take part in a wide range of experiences that are matched well to their interests and abilities. Children make good progress in their development from their starting points.  The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and well-organised home environment. For instance, children choose from a wide variety of resources and play materials in the well-equipped playroom and garden.  There are positive relationships with parents. For example, the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's care and learning on a daily basis and offers suggestions for extending children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

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

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder inside and in the garden.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice, children's learning and development, and her evaluation of activities.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.  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 understands how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare or well-being. She keeps up to date with safeguarding matters, for instance, by using online resources and the support of the local authority. The childminder is vigilant about keeping children safe and checks her home thoroughly each day to help identify and remove any hazards. She reflects on her practice and makes effective improvements. For instance, she regularly reviews how she organises the resources, to help ensure suitable items are easily available according to the age of the children attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's needs and abilities to monitor their progress and identify any areas where they may need more support. She follows children's interests well and plans activities that they enjoy. For example, she extended children's fascination with water play by encouraging them to water the plants and then to wash the windows. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For instance, she listens to children carefully, encourages conversations and introduces new words. She makes good use of opportunities to extend children's learning during everyday routines, such as counting fruit or recognising colours at snack time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a strong sense of belonging, and they feel comfortable and at home. The childminder is a good role model, and children behave well. They learn about how they are the same and different to each other, such as matching dolls that have the same hair colour as their friends. The childminder encourages children's independence skills well, for example, young children confidently peel their fruit. Children develop an awareness of how to stay safe. For instance, they understand that if they squirt water inside it will make the floor slippery. Children play outside every day and enjoy good opportunities to practise their physical skills, such as digging in the allotment or climbing at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and become more independent. They make confident choices about their day, such as what they want to do and whether to play indoors or in the garden. Children are confident communicators with strong social skills. They get along well together and learn to be considerate and polite. They become engrossed in their play and concentrate well, following their own ideas. Children count confidently and show an interest in books. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308708 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1092364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 6.45am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year. She holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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