Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Children benefit from a friendly and welcoming environment. The childminder is sensitive to their individual needs and meets these well. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and settled.  The childminder works well with her assistant. Together, they provide a variety of fun and stimulating activities based on children's current interests and needs. Children are excited to learn and make good progress in their development.  There are good relationships with parents. For example, the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's care and learning on a daily basis. She offers suggestions for activities to extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder reflects on her practice and regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her evaluate the provision and identify areas to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work as closely as she could with the other early years settings that children attend to help support and extend their learning consistently.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills even further to help continually raise the quality of children's 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

 enhance partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to help develop a more consistent approach to their learning  make the best possible use of opportunities to extend knowledge and skills to help raise the quality of the provision to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and her assistant and assessed the impact this had on their learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistant about their practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records.  The inspector read comments and questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She supports her assistant well, for instance, by making sure she keeps up to date with any changes to policies or practice. The childminder monitors her assistant's performance effectively. For instance, they meet for discussions regularly and the childminder observes her practice. She makes changes to the provision that have a positive impact on children's care. She has reviewed the use of space and resources to make sure children are safe and well occupied with easy access to toys and activities.

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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 closely and to identify any areas they may need more support. She follows children's interests well and plans activities that they enjoy. The childminder and her assistant adapt activities effectively to include all children. For instance, younger children mixed ingredients to make a volcano while older children carefully counted out scoops of powder. The childminder extends activities well and gives children time to explore their ideas thoroughly. Children eagerly made their own volcanos in the sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They offer children calm, consistent guidance and praise. Children behave well. They learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience and take part in activities to celebrate different festivals and events. The childminder supports children's good health effectively, for example, they know they need sun lotion and hats to protect them on a hot day. She teaches children useful skills and knowledge to help keep them safe. Children enjoy a familiar story about fire safety and talk about what to do in an emergency. They play outside every day and enjoy practising their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in independence and make confident choices about their play. For example, they choose between activities and decide if they want to play indoors or outside. They are becoming confident communicators with strong social skills and happily join in conversations. Children learn to wait patiently for their turn during activities and listen attentively to stories. Older children count confidently and learn to write their name. They become absorbed in their play and concentrate well. Children are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488888 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1015281 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Saltdean, East Sussex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant. 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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