Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 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

 The childminder has created a welcoming, attractive and child-friendly play environment for children. She provides a wide range of interesting resources, both indoors and in the outdoor area.  The childminder helps children to settle effectively, so they are happy and confident. They form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Children behave well and play happily alongside their friends.  Children enjoy plenty of active play and exercise, for example, when playing in the large garden area and at the nearby common.  The childminder and assistant get to know children well. They carefully observe and assess children's progress. They keep parents well informed about children's achievements and involve them in continuing learning at home. Children make good progress in learning from their starting points.  The childminder and assistant work well together. For example, the childminder

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This provision is good

coaches and mentors the assistant successfully and builds on her knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not give young children opportunities to initiate play and explore their own interests independently.  Some group activities are not organised in the most effective way to encourage children's involvement 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

 improve planning for younger children to help ensure that their play and learning is not overly adult directed  improve the organisation of group activities to fully engage all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about children's learning and progress, and evaluated an activity together.  The inspector spoke with the assistant during the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. They fully understand their role and responsibility if they have a child protection concern. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and makes sure she keeps children safe. She successfully monitors all children's progress and reflects on her practice consistently. The childminder identifies well-focused areas of development that help enhance children's learning experiences. For example, she is currently working on increasing opportunities for children to grow produce for their meals. The childminder attends training to enhance her skills and benefit children. For instance, she has increased her understanding of how to help children use their physical energy in positive ways.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of activities for children that builds on their skills successfully. For example, children increase their physical skills while they have fun jumping in puddles and walking through fallen leaves. They manoeuvre and handle toys confidently, such as a ride-on digger in a sand tray. Children develop good coordination as they move levers to scoop up sand in a digger's bucket. The childminder extends young children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, they copy her words and follow simple instructions well. The childminder provides continuity in children's education, for example, by working in close partnership with other early years settings involved with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistant are kind, caring and supportive. They provide reassurance and comfort when children get upset. The childminder gives priority to reinforcing healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy home-cooked meals that contribute to children's good health. She teaches children the importance of good personal hygiene. The childminder builds children's self-esteem and confidence well, for example, by praising their efforts and encouraging them when they try new skills. She successfully teaches young children how to manage their own personal care needs. For instance, they quickly learn how to put on waterproof suits and wellington boots so they can go outside to play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to move successfully on to the next stage in learning. They enjoy exploring and investigating, and show an interest in the world around them. For example, after watching horses on the common they went to look at the hoof prints in the mud. Children explore and use simple technology confidently, such as cameras and binoculars. They concentrate well at chosen activities. Children are independent and take on responsibilities, such as tidying up before snack time. Young children develop a good understanding of how to stay safe, for example, when near roads and animals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495789 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1034639 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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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 near Lewes, East Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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