Childminder EY495655

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 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 and settled in this caring environment. They have good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and effectively supports their emotional and physical well- being.  The childminder plans interesting activities and experiences for children based on a good knowledge of their interests and abilities. Children join in eagerly and make good progress in their learning.  There are strong partnerships with parents. The childminder works with them closely and effectively involves them in their children's learning. For instance, they agree children's next steps together and the childminder offers useful suggestions for activities to continue at home.  The childminder is motivated to continually improve the provision and makes good use of opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, a course helped her

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This provision is good

review how she supports young children's emotional development and ensures they settle in successfully when they start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully extended opportunities for children to share their backgrounds and experiences, and learn about different people and communities.  The childminder has not fully developed the use of the outdoor environment to offer new challenges for those younger children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 further for children to learn about diversity  provide further opportunities for the younger children to experience exciting new challenges, particularly those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and her assistant, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's learning journals.  The inspector read letters and questionnaires from parents to take 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, to help promote their well-being. She makes sure her assistants are suitable for their role and monitors their performance closely, for instance, through regular discussions and appraisals. The childminder keeps up to date effectively with childcare practice, for instance, through links with other childminders and by attending courses. She reflects on her practice and seeks regular feedback from parents to help her evaluate the provision. She works closely with other settings that children attend, to help develop a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's needs before they start and gets to know them well. She observes children and monitors their development closely. She quickly identifies areas where they are doing well and where they may need more support. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, young children are delighted when she sings songs and rhymes, and she listens to children well and reinforces new words. The childminder plans interesting opportunities for children to explore and investigate. For instance, they have fun feeling the texture of birdseed in a tray and seeing what happens if it is put into a funnel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have warm, caring approaches. They are good role models and offer children gentle reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They quickly become familiar with the daily routines and remember when it is time for snack or to sleep. The childminder is conscientious about children's safety. She checks her home thoroughly for any hazards and supervises children vigilantly at all times. She teaches children useful skills and knowledge to help keep them safe. For example, young children learn how to navigate the slope in the garden carefully. The childminder successfully promotes children's good health. For instance, they enjoy nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children quickly grow in confidence. They make choices and decisions, such as which fruit to have for their snack. They develop good social skills, joining in with activities together. Young children eagerly explore their environment and investigate toys and equipment. They develop good physical skills. For instance, young children competently pick up small pieces of fruit with their fingers. Children communicate well and convey their wishes and needs, such as when they feel hungry. Children enjoy sharing books and move their bodies to songs and music. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495655 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1035127 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 9 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 Eastbourne, East Sussex. She cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder works with two part-time assistants.

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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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