Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 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 interacts effectively with children and extends learning. For example, she builds their communication skills when she repeats back what they say and engages them in conversation. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is skilled at modelling play and encouraging children to 'have a go'. Children respond well and persevere at tasks until they achieve what they want, such as putting a toy blood pressure gauge back together. The childminder thoughtfully intervenes and helps when needed.  The childminder carefully monitors all children's progress and identifies emerging gaps in learning and in her planning. For example, she identified the need to provide additional craft activities to build further on children's creative skills.  Children develop good levels of independence. For example, young children learn to dress themselves and manage their personal care needs well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully teaches children about acceptable behaviour. Young children develop exceptional skills in sharing and taking turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to be more involved in sharing what they know about children's learning and achievements at home.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to build on their awareness of positive differences represented in the setting.

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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 already strong partnerships with parents and involve them more in contributing what they know about children's achievements and learning at home  extend opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of the different languages, cultures and backgrounds represented in the setting.

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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 discussed childcare practice and children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback and the childminder's parent questionnaires.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates and improves practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has a child protection concern. She maintains a safe and secure home where children explore, play and learn safely. The childminder evaluates her practice consistently. She builds on her knowledge and improves children's experiences. For example, she does research, looks at relevant websites and gains ideas from other childcare workers. Children benefit from exciting new sensory play experiences, such as exploring ice cream and playing with toy spiders in tea leaves. The childminder reviews her resources competently and meets children's needs well. For example, she recently increased opportunities for children to explore simple technology and learn how things work.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes and assesses children's progress. She has a good awareness of children's abilities and stages of development. The childminder provides challenging activities that reflect children's interests and identified learning priorities. Children thoroughly enjoy activities, such as imaginary play with toy telephones. They turn the dial, pick up the receiver and spend a long time holding imaginary conversations with their parents. The childminder successfully builds on children's awareness of colours and numbers, for example, when they play with bricks. She teaches children to solve problems, such as how to fix a train track. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's progress. She works closely with other settings children attend. The childminder provides learning experiences that complement what children are learning elsewhere.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder cares for children well and provides a homely environment. Children settle easily and form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They are confident enough to ask for the childminder's help when they need it. The childminder praises and celebrates children's efforts and achievements. Children gain in confidence and develop a strong sense of self-esteem. The childminder teaches good manners and respect for others. She provides plenty of exercise and active play that helps build on children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning. They are happy and secure. Children concentrate well and enjoy learning. They communicate effectively and recall previous events, such as when they posted a feather in a post box. Young children confidently talk about events at home, such as how their parents are building a playhouse outdoors. Children show good levels of independence and strong physical skills. For example, they choose a toy box and carry it safely to their friends. Children have good social skills and play happily alongside their friends. Young children show affection and give hugs to their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501415 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1055217 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Brighton, East Sussex. She operates for 47 weeks of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for three- and four-year-old children. 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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Telephone number

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