Childminder EY493649

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are happy, confident and sociable. They build positive friendships with each other and form strong attachments to the caring childminder. Children actively include the childminder in their play and enjoy sharing their experiences with others. Older children happily pass younger children toys and consider their needs well.  The childminder supports children's communication skills successfully. For example, she names what young children see and do, and watches their facial expressions closely to help her understand their feelings. Older children enjoy interesting conversations and confidently share their views. All children make good progress from the starting points in their learning.  The childminder engages parents effectively in their children's learning. She regularly gives them summaries of what children enjoy and achieve, and encourages good communication sharing.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and regularly evaluates the effectiveness

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This provision is good

of her provision. She continuously thinks about how to meet the individual interests of the children and makes positive changes to help support their good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently assess and monitor children's development precisely to help her make full use of her planning for their next steps in learning.  At times, the childminder does not make full use of the questions she asks children to help extend their learning even further.

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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

 assess children's development more precisely to help identify the next steps in their learning more effectively  make better use of questions asked to help extend children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the children and took account of written feedback from the parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. She reads childcare articles and researches into good practice to help regularly introduce new ideas. For example, she recently introduced a new creative activity where children enjoyed making their own 'fairy garden' using household objects. The childminder has improved the environment she provides for children, such as by giving them more opportunities to explore creatively and follow their interests. For example, she has introduced new resources such as a role-play shop to help encourage children's imaginative play. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough and up-to-date understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She knows the action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good overall understanding of what children know and can do. She knows them well as individuals and uses their interests successfully to help motivate them in their learning. For example, children enjoy painting and spend a good amount of time engaged in creative activities. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to meet children's different ages. For instance, older children begin to paint with good detail and purpose, and younger children happily dip their brushes into the paint, making dots and marks. The childminder supports children well and demonstrates new skills. For example, she shows them how they can use a tool to squash dough and turn it into 'spaghetti'. Children listen carefully and excitedly try it for themselves, practising their new abilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children on daily trips into the local community. They regularly visit places of interest to the children, such as the beach, farms and local parks. Children have good opportunities to be physically active, such as exploring swings, sandpits and climbing frames. The childminder is a very calm influence. She consistently reminds children to use their good manners and be respectful, and children learn to behave well. Children enjoy attempting tasks for themselves, such as opening lids to pots, and they confidently make choices from the wide range of play opportunities. The childminder cooks nutritious home- made meals and encourages children to eat a variety of healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are given plenty of opportunity to explore and become confident and eager learners. They quickly gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school. Children develop strong physical skills. For example, older children carefully mould dough, building good finger muscles for early writing. Younger children show good control, such as when pinching and squashing the dough. Children begin to recognise shapes and confidently name colours as they play. They enjoy imaginary play and act out scenarios with toy trucks and cars. Young children walk well and enjoy singing and humming, expressing their happiness. They quickly learn and use new words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493649 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1026132 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Hove, East Sussex. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides flexible hours of care Monday to Friday if needed, including overnight care, throughout the year.

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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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