Childminder EY395160

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2017 24 August 2016

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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 play area is welcoming, spacious and bright, with good-quality toys and equipment. Children have lots of choice and make decisions about their play.  There is a strong, collaborative partnership with parents, who comment very positively about their children’s experiences at the setting. One parent told the inspector ‘the setting has exceeded his expectations’.  Children receive good quality teaching. The childminder and his assistants understand how children learn and provide interesting and engaging activities to help children develop. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder and assistants continually reflect on practice and make any changes required to promote children’s care and learning.  Children behave well because staff provide clear guidance on what is expected. Regular and meaningful praise by staff ensures children feel good about themselves and are encouraged to have a go at activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of some routines, particularly for the younger children, is not fully effective in supporting children to form close attachments with their key person when they join the setting.  The childminder does not always seek advice from external agencies to discuss if further intervention is required to help children reach typical levels of development.

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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

 review the organisation of some daily routines, particularly for the younger children, to help them settle quickly and form close attachments with their key person  make better use of information gained through observations of children’s learning to ensure any required external support is sought promptly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning activities inside and outside and observed the quality of interactions between adults and children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, his assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, children’s progress and policies.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder to assess the support and learning for the children  The inspector gathered the views of parents who were dropping of and collecting their children on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns for children's welfare. Recent training has improved the assistants’ understanding of how to protect children at risk from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder ensures that he regularly checks the suitability of his assistants. Effective supervision arrangements are in place to share ideas and reflect on the settings strengths and identify areas for development. The assistants are encouraged to attend courses which help to extend children’s learning. For example, they accessed training to help the younger children develop communication skills. The childminder closely monitors the progress of individual children and he accurately identifies gaps in their learning. This helps him to make sure he plans for their personal needs and offers relevant challenge in all activities. However, very occasionally, the childminder does not seek advice from other

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

professionals to discuss if any further intervention is required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Staff make accurate assessments on children’s learning and understand how the use of observations, assessments and planning promotes learning. The childminder and assistants provide many activities that support children's mathematical skills. For example, children weigh out ingredients when baking, discuss the number shown on the scales and consider if they are heavier or lighter once have put the ingredients in the bowl. The childminder constantly talks to the children as they play, helping them to make links between what they see and what they are doing. Babies are fully included in the activity and use their senses as they enjoy exploring the flour and water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy playing outside, where they get plenty of physical exercise. For example, children use ribbons to make patterns in the air and share personal interests, such as practising ballet positions. Risk assessments are frequently completed, ensuring that the premises and resources are safe for children to use. Children who are new the setting are beginning to form close attachments with their key person but occasionally this developing relationship is interrupted because of the organisation of the day. This means that some children, especially the youngest children become unsettled.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages develop a very positive attitude towards learning they have a positive sense of them self and are extremely confident. children excitedly share models they create and discuss what jobs they are going to do when they are adults. Children are well prepared for school as they become independent in their personal care, such as putting on coats to go outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395160 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1108254 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. He lives in Uckfield, East Sussex. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder cares for children each weekday throughout the year. He receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has early years teacher status.

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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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