Childminder EY368510

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2017 12 January 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 and her assistant build strong relationships with the children. They are very positive and caring and act as good role models. Children behave well and develop effective social skills. They treat each other with respect and happily share their toys.  The childminder and her assistant monitor children's development closely and quickly identify and address any gaps in children's learning. The childminder plans activities thoughtfully and creates fun ways to help children achieve the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. For example, she regularly updates them on their children's progress and encourages parents to share information about children's learning from home.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively to help improve her practice and actively includes the views of parents. She accurately identifies strengths and

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This provision is good

weaknesses and focuses on improving outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder and her assistant do not give children enough time to respond to the questions they asks them, to help develop their thinking skills further.  At times, the childminder and her assistant do not fully engage younger children are not fully engaged in challenging play to support their learning even further.

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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

 give children more time to think about and respond to questions asked to support the development of their critical-thinking skills further  provide younger children with more consistent support to help them fully engage in challenging and interesting play at all times.

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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 that benefit the children. For example, she has recently introduced a new website and regularly posts activity and recipe ideas for parents to support children's learning at home. The childminder supervises her assistants closely and gives guidance in good practice. They continue to develop and improve their knowledge, such as through training and research. For example, after recent training the childminder has improved her understanding of how to support children's early literacy skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant continue to update their knowledge. They know the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare. They and have an up-to-date understanding of legislation and the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant support children's learning well and overall, they effectively challenge motivate them during activities. For example, older children enjoy playing with a new robotic toy. The childminder encouraged children to explore the controls and challenged them to steer the robot to the assistant in the other room. The childminder and her assistant support children's imaginary play very well. For example, as children explore a doctor's kit, they ask them how they could cure different illnesses. The childminder successfully encourages young children to explore sensory play. For instance, they enjoy feeling rice and watching with fascination as it falls through their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant praise children's achievements and help to build their confidence. For example, as children independently prepare their own snack. Children have good self-esteem and show pride in their achievements, such as when they finish making sandcastles together. The childminder and her assistant help children to feel very happy and safe and children enjoy sharing their experiences with them. For instance, when chatting about their recent holidays in the garden tent. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, children enjoy regular outdoor play and exercise in the very well-equipped garden and eat nutritious home-cooked meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and use their imaginations well to express themselves during play. For example, they act out scenarios, such as cooking meals in the role play kitchen. Young children use gestures to express themselves and enjoy practicsing their early walking skills. Children count with confidence and know their colours well. They concentrate well, such as when building with blocks and have a strong understanding of technology. Children quickly learn the skills they need for their future and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368510 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1085612 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Hailsham, East Sussex. The childminder works with two assistants and provides care for children between 7am and 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year. She has 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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