Childminder 955390

Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming home. They easily choose from a wide variety of resources and equipment in the well-organised playroom. n The childminder provides a broad range of activities for children based on a good knowledge of their interests and needs. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They make good progress in their development. n There are positive partnerships with parents. The childminder works with them closely and keeps them well-informed. For instance, they have daily discussions and parents can easily access their child's learning records on an online system. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice and is motivated to develop and improve the provision. For instance, she has reviewed how she helps children learn about everyday technology and added resources to offer children new challenges in this area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not seek as much detailed information as she could from parents about children's achievements before they start at the setting, to help her plan for their learning and monitor progress as closely as possible from the very beginning. n The childminder's professional development plans are not sharply focused on further enhancing the quality of teaching, to help extend children's learning even more.

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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

n seek even more detailed information from parents about children's development when they join the setting, to help establish starting points and plan precisely for children's learning from the outset n make further use of professional development opportunities to focus more sharply on enhancing knowledge and skills, to help raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector sampled paperwork and some of the children's learning records. n The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is conscientious in ensuring children are safe and well-cared for. She has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She effectively keeps her knowledge of childcare issues up to date, for example, through links with the local authority and online resources. The childminder checks her home thoroughly to help identify and remove any hazards. She supervises children closely at all times. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents and children to help her evaluate the provision and identify any areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress carefully to check for any gaps in learning and accurately identifies areas where they are doing well. She effectively supports children's communication and language skills. For instance, she encourages conversations and gives children plenty of time to express their ideas and share their experiences. The childminder makes good use of daily activities to support children's mathematical skills. For example, children counted the pieces of pepperoni on the toy pizza and worked out how to share the slices of pizza between their friends.The childminder builds on children's learning well and offers them new challenges, such as working out how to make their tower stronger and guessing how long it will stay up before it falls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and patient and offers children lots of gentle reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They learn about different people and communities, for instance, by going on local outings and talking about places they have visited in other parts of the world. The childminder helps children gain useful skills and knowledge to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, older children remember they need to wash their hands before snack time and recall why they should not run around inside. Children enjoy being active and play outside every day. They have fun blackberry picking on walks and visiting the local park, as well as using the equipment in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in independence. They make confident choices and decisions, such as what to play with. Older children enjoy taking responsibility for simple tasks, such as helping to clean the table for snack. Younger children explore their environment happily. Children develop strong social skills and get along together well. Older children show care and concern for their younger friends and share and take turns as they play. Children gain good physical skills. Younger children manage the steps confidently and are eager to practise jumping down. Children are good communicators and eagerly join in conversations. They become absorbed in activities and concentrate well. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 955390 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10060627 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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