Childminder EY487644

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder effectively supports children's development in their learning. Children can move between the indoors and outdoors. This facilitates their preferred learning styles and interests and contributes to the good progress they make.  The childminder uses her assessment monitoring and planning, alongside good teaching strategies, to very good effect. She motivates children to learn and progress well.  Children form exceptionally close bonds with the childminder. They are extremely happy and demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's care. Children flourish, develop confidence and display significantly high levels of self-esteem.  Children's behaviour is superb. The childminder uses her excellent skills to model kindness and shows great respect for others and the environments. She helps children to develop an extremely clear understanding of how to recognise and cope with their

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This provision is good

own feelings and emotions.  The childminder is vigilant around safety. Children are well supervised at all times and measures are in place to minimise risks within the home. Children play and learn in a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to support their knowledge and understanding of everyday technology.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to investigate and learn more about technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed safeguarding practices with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures, and the childminder's methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and of the processes to follow. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge current. For example, the childminder knows how to identify children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours or views. This helps to keep children safe from harm. Self-evaluation is successful. The childminder identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement, such as through attending training and completing online research. This helps develop the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children. The childminder forms exceptionally strong relationships with parents, actively involving them in their children's learning from the start.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans around the children's interests and includes various topics that capture their interest. She works hard to make learning enjoyable and provides a good range of mathematical and literacy activities, which the children enjoy. Children develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for their early writing. For example, they enjoy manipulating play dough and using a variety of different cutters and tools. The childminder supports children's ongoing progress well. She builds their mathematical development effectively. For example, the childminder encourages children to recognise numbers as they count the numbered stepping logs outdoors. The childminder successfully supports children's communication and language development, such as naming colours to build their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The vibrant and welcoming learning environment is of high quality, illustrated throughout with beautiful displays of children's work and helpful information for parents. Children learn to respect, tolerate and consider each other. They gain an excellent knowledge of the wider world. For example, children learned about the Japanese Star Festival and hung their wishes on bamboo plants. The childminder supports children's growth and development exceptionally well. For example, she engages them in highly meaningful conversations about making healthy choices. Children's independence and personal care skills are superbly supported. Even the youngest children are encouraged to try and do things by themselves, such as when they are able to find and put on their shoes before going outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn key skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. Children are active learners who enjoy playing together and imaginatively. They have a very positive attitude about what they can achieve from a young age. Children are self-assured individuals who show positive attitudes towards their learning. Young children join in with songs and rhymes, and engage well when listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487644 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1010212 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 5 Number of children on roll 6

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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. She lives in Hove, East Sussex. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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