Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 17 August 2015

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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 carefully monitors the progress children make and understands how children achieve in comparison to the typical outcomes for their ages. She recognises the children's individual needs and makes effective plans to meet these.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure continuity. She supports parents well to ensure children's well-being. For example, she helps establish consistent feeding routines and works with parents to encourage children's independence.  Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Babies progress well in their physical development and develop good control over their large body movements, including for walking.  The childminder installs in children a strong understanding of healthy practices. These include teaching children well about dental hygiene, handwashing and healthy eating.

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This provision is good

 The childminder manages her assistants well. She provides great opportunities for professional development which help them to learn better how to meet the children's needs. She supports them attentively when they work towards gaining qualifications.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are some occasions when the childminder does not act fully on opportunities to encourage language development by reinforcing or introducing words and vocabulary.  The childminder does not consistently make effective use of partnerships with other settings children attend to fully understand children's progress and encourage continuity of care.

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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

 support all children's language skills more effectively, to help them extend their vocabulary and explore new words  improve further the partnerships with staff in the other settings children attend to enable a greater understanding of the progress children make.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has strong knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child's welfare is at risk. She understands well what to do if a concern arises. The childminder ensures her assistants remain confident in their knowledge of safeguarding procedures. The childminder reflects deeply on her practice and shows drive to improve the outcomes for children. For example, recent changes in the types of resources she offers have led to children engaging more intently and making their own discoveries. The childminder actively develops her professional skills and knowledge to ensure continual improvements to her provision. For instance, at a recent conference she found out about new ways of bringing music and movement into the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder nurtures children's development effectively. She shows great skill in encouraging children to meet challenges. For example, when toddlers encounter steps, she gives them time and encouragement to help them get down them. The childminder teaches children the skills to help with their future learning well. She helps them to develop an enjoyment of stories with activities, including frequent trips to the library. She models and introduces numbers well to introduce early numeracy skills. For example, she counts out the scoops of mud it takes for children to fill containers. The childminder creates an environment in which diversity is celebrated well. She has resources which reflect cultural diversity and tackles gender stereotypes well. For example, boys and girls enjoy role playing with baby dolls which represent different ethnic backgrounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with the children, who demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. Babies explore intently when she is nearby and feel comforted by her presence. The childminder supports children greatly to develop self-confidence. For instance, she ensures children are aware of their achievements. Children respond well to praise and demonstrate pride with actions, such as clapping when they manage to build a tower. The childminder helps children to feel emotionally ready when they need to change setting. For example, she provides children with experiences of busier environments and helps them to mix with larger numbers of children. The childminder encourages the development of children's social skills from an early age. She teaches them about turn taking and successfully promotes positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play with confidence and independence, and they continually make their own choices and engage in play. They demonstrate high levels of curiosity and apply problem- solving skills as they discover how things work. For example, children work out how to make discs roll across the room. Children develop good physical skills and use tools with control to dig mud and fill containers. Very young children begin to dress themselves and learn skills for their futures. For example, they succeed in putting on wellington boots.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251826 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1128680 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 18 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Eastbourne in East Sussex. She cares for children each weekday and on occasional weekends, for 48 weeks of the year. She also offers overnight care. The childminder works with two assistants. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds 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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