Childminder EY494966

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 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

 The childminder competently and consistently observes and assesses children's progress. She plans stimulating and challenging activities and experiences that children eagerly join in with.  Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They are well motivated and concentrate well at activities.  Children are confident and independent. They show a strong sense of security and belonging.  The childminder is a good role model. She is kind, caring and friendly. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. Children behave well and show care for others. For example, older children readily offer to share resources with younger friends.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and practice. For example, she has introduced a rolling screen of photographs of children's activities. The childminder uses it effectively to engage older children in discussion and to build on their good

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not consistently encouraging all parents to be more involved in the assessment process and in sharing what they know about children's progress.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to offer even further challenge to young children to extend their learning fully, for example, at shared activities.

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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

 build on the strong partnerships with parents and provide further opportunities for them to contribute to their children's learning and assessments  make the most of opportunities to consistently challenge and extend younger children's learning to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection about children's learning and progress, and to evaluate an activity together.  The inspector checked safety in the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date, for example, by attending regular training. The childminder competently assesses and minimises risks to children so they stay safe. She supervises them well and enhances their well-being. The childminder monitors and evaluates her planning and children's progress effectively. For example, she reviews and adapts the planning to help ensure it meets children's individual needs successfully. The childminder focuses well on identifying areas for development to help improve children's experiences. For example, she recently attended training that increased her awareness of how to build on very young children's speaking skills. In addition, she reflects on practice and knows what to notify to Ofsted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She thoughtfully provides activities that reflect children's current interests. For example, she includes children's favourite wheeled toys in a cornflour and water activity. Children make marks in the mixture with trucks and build on their strong early writing skills. The childminder extends children's sensory skills successfully, for instance, by encouraging them to investigate the texture of cornflour and glitter. She skilfully extends their learning by adding other resources for children to explore in the activity. For example, young children work out that they can make different sounds when they pat their hands on tin foil lining the activity tray. The childminder builds on children's mathematical awareness, for instance, by introducing words such as, 'less' and, 'more'. She keeps parents well informed about children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder actively teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and encourages children to try new and unusual fruits. The childminder teaches children good personal hygiene routines. Children have plenty of opportunities to exercise and increase their already good physical skills. The childminder actively encourages their independence. Children take on responsibilities, such as putting resources away after they have finished with them. The childminder builds children's sense of self-worth well. For example, she encourages them and celebrates their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for a successful move to school. They enjoy learning and exploring new things. Children are willing to have a go and find out how things work. Older children speak clearly and hold conversations with adults. They have a good vocabulary and, for example, confidently use descriptive words, such as, 'squishy' and, 'mushy', when talking about an activity. Young children learn new words quickly and form simple short sentences. Children manage their personal care needs well. They have good manners and strong social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494966 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1118337 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has 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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