Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2017 16 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 are happy and settled. They have warm, affectionate relationships with the childminder, who knows them well and is attentive to their individual needs.  The childminder has worked hard to develop her knowledge and skills since the previous inspection. She has made effective changes to improve the provision. She now monitors children's progress more closely and makes accurate assessments of their development. She quickly identifies any areas where children may need more support.  Children take part in a wide variety of experiences that the childminder plans based on a good understanding of their interests and needs. They join in with activities enthusiastically and make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder offers a welcoming home environment. Children easily choose from a good range of resources and play materials inside and out in the garden.  The childminder reflects on her practice and is motivated to continually improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work as closely as possible with all of the other early years settings that children attend, to help develop a shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder has not developed highly effective methods for gathering regular feedback from all parents as part of the evaluation of her provision.

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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 partnership working with the other settings that children attend  increase the involvement of parents in the monitoring and evaluation of the provision, to further include their views when identifying areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this had on their learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development, and evaluated an activity with her.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records.  The inspector read letters 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 or well-being. She keeps up to date with childcare practice effectively, for instance, she makes use of links with other childminders and the support offered by the local authority. The childminder makes good use of online resources and courses to gain new ideas, such as interesting new creative activities for children. She has good relationships with parents. She works with them closely to keep them well informed and successfully involves them in children's learning. For instance, she provides regular updates about children's activities and achievements, and offers suggestions for activities to continue at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she listens to children attentively, encourages conversations and introduces new words. She successfully engages children in stories, for instance, by asking lots of questions and relating what happens in the book to children's own experiences. The childminder is responsive to children's interests and encourages them to develop their own ideas. For example, when children became fascinated with the circle-shaped stickers, she provided them with more materials to explore this further. Children were delighted to draw their own circles and practise their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm, patient and offers children gentle reassurance and praise. Children behave well, showing care and concern for their friends. They learn about different people and communities. For instance, they share their lives and experiences, such as special events and celebrations from home. The childminder supports children's good health effectively, for example, she offers a variety of nutritious meals and snacks. She teaches children useful skills and knowledge to help keep them safe, such how to walk safely on the way to school. Children enjoy playing outside every day and benefit from the fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent. They enjoy making choices and decisions, such as which fruit to eat and what they want to play with. They develop strong social skills and play well together, sharing and taking turns. Children gain good physical skills and have fun climbing and balancing outside. They count and solve problems, such as working out how many puzzle pieces there are and finding the correct position for them. Children listen attentively to stories and enjoy talking about previous events. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236331 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1107569 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7am to 5.45pm, 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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