Childminder 510322

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 28 April 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 makes thorough assessments of children's progress. She shows skill in observing children's interests and abilities, and uses this information to help her make decisions about how to move them on in a manner that suits each individual child.  The childminder shares information about children's progress and developmental needs with parents and provides information to help them continue children's learning at home. She maintains partnerships with staff in the other settings that children attend and works with them to support children's development.  Children make good progress in the setting. They achieve in line with typical expectations for their ages in all areas of learning. Children communicate with confidence.  Children learn about healthy practices. For example, they demonstrate a strong understanding of the importance of hygiene and know when to wash their hands.  The childminder follows effective strategies to develop and refresh her professional

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This provision is good

knowledge and skills. For example, she has researched and taught herself about new systems for assessing two-year-olds.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children the chance to develop their ideas and thoughts about the discoveries they make during experiences.

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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

 refine teaching techniques in order to help children consider and develop their own thoughts and ideas throughout their experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outdoor play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. Her knowledge of the signs that may indicate a cause for concern is equally as strong. The childminder reflects daily on her practice, considering how she can improve the outcomes for children. For example, she has bought additional resources to support their imaginative play, including an outdoor kitchen. The childminder listens carefully to parents' views and adapts practice in line with these. For example, she has developed systems to support the most able children, especially with their reading, following parents' wishes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children focus for a long time on activities. The childminder allows them freedom to explore and make discoveries. For example, children choose to colour mix as they paint and create lovely colours for their artwork. The childminder acts on children's interests as they emerge and builds on these to extend their learning. For instance, when children push brushes down on paper, she realises they may prefer to create with stampers. The childminder has developed the provision to allow more opportunities for children to be creative. For example, children make pictures using a variety of media. Children learn about the differences that exist between themselves and others. For example, they play with toys that represent people from different cultures and with differing abilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong relationships with the children and they are easily comforted by her. Children form friendships in the setting. They chat together and praise each other for their achievements. For instance, potty training successes are celebrated by all and children feel proud. The childminder focuses strongly on preparing children for when they move to different settings. For example, she takes children to local groups to help them develop friendships with peers that they will go to school with. Children show independence in the setting. They make choices about the resources they want to play with and become engrossed in play of their choosing without adult interaction. Children show confidence in the childminder's care. For example, they are very chatty and express their needs and feelings clearly to her.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy activities which help them develop early writing skills. For example, they make marks to represent faces on people-shaped paper. Children show an enjoyment of stories, which they select and read with the childminder. They develop early reading skills. Children begin to count in their everyday experiences. For example, they count the birds in the garden and notice when more appear or when there are less than before.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510322 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1091174 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 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Herstmonceux, East Sussex. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers care all day, from Monday to 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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