Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 8 May 2014

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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 effectively extends children's learning and helps them make good progress from their starting points.  Children become thoroughly absorbed in interesting and stimulating activities, such as playing with cornflour and water. They spend a long time feeling and moving cornflour, and letting it trickle through their fingers.  The childminder works effectively with parents and keeps them well informed about children's progress. Parents make significant contributions to the observation and assessment process. For example, they share their observations of learning at home and this enables the childminder to build a complete picture of children's development.  The childminder creates a friendly and homely environment where children feel secure and at ease. They form strong emotional bonds with the childminder.  The childminder is highly focused on continuing to raise the quality of the provision to

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This provision is good

an even higher level. For example, since the previous inspection she has greatly improved children's learning experiences outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to enable children to easily choose from the wide range of resources available to encourage their independence further.  There are few opportunities for children to develop a greater awareness of, and respect for, differences in other people.

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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

 improve the organisation of resources to encourage children to be even more independent in their play and learning  extend opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of different cultures and diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plans.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection about children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she keeps her awareness of safeguarding up to date. She successfully identifies and minimises hazards to children so they can move around safely and independently. The childminder takes thorough steps to improve her knowledge and skills, such as accessing training that is targeted on meeting children's needs. For example, following recent training, the childminder has successfully narrowed the gap with regard to boys' early writing skills. They are benefiting from a wider range of innovative activities that interests and engages them in writing for different purposes. The childminder works well with other settings to provide consistent care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively monitors all children's progress and plans challenging activities that help them make further progress. She is responsive to children's changing interests and makes sure she provides learning opportunities that reflect what they like to do. For example, children developed a greater understanding of the natural world when they explored their favourite toy sea creatures and bugs. The childminder engaged older children in discussion about what the creatures do. Young children increase their physical skills, for example, when they copy the childminder's actions and explore moveable parts on toys. The childminder successfully teaches older children new things, for example, using everyday routines, such as hand washing, to find out which objects float and sink.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children good manners, and the need to be kind and share resources. She successfully builds their self-esteem when she praises their achievements and good behaviour. Children develop a good understanding of how to stay healthy. For example, they eat healthy foods and the childminder teaches them what foods are good for their bodies. She provides a wide variety of daily active play and exercise for children. The childminder actively extends children's awareness of how to stay safe. For example, they engage in conversation about why they need to wear seat belts in cars.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are happy and settled, and ready to learn. They readily engage in activities and build on their skills so they are ready for the move on to school. Children behave well and have good social skills. They are confident around adults and have good communication skills. Children are independent and manage their own personal care needs well, such as putting on shoes to play outside. When needed, they confidently ask adults for help.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467038 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1069620 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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