Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 The childminder has an excellent range of stimulating and challenging resources that interests and engages children well. Children thoroughly enjoy choosing and exploring toys and natural items, such as herbs and leaves. n The childminder is skilled at interacting with children and building on their learning. In particular, she makes effective use of opportunities to enhance children's speaking skills. For example, the childminder introduces plenty of descriptive words when children explore using their senses. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder successfully monitors children's progress and identifies emerging gaps in their learning and in her teaching. For instance, following a thorough review of children's progress, the childminder has enhanced opportunities to build on their already strong early writing skills when playing outdoors. n Children behave well and have strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They form

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The provision is good

good friendships with others and play well together. Children are independent and manage their personal care needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not obtain written parental permission for the administration of medication before giving it to a child. n The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to work even more closely with parents and other early years settings involved with children, to enhance continuity in their learning and assessment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain prior written parental permission for the administration of any medication. 28/09/2018

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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 build on the strong partnerships with parents and other early years settings involved to support even greater continuity in children's learning and assessment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden. n The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection about children's learning and progress, and to evaluate an activity. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date. She has a thorough awareness of how to recognise and deal with any child protection concerns. The childminder has created a safe and well-organised environment where children safely and independently move around. She successfully reflects on the use of resources and the environment, and makes sure they meet children's changing interests and abilities. For example, she has reorganised storage in the play room so children have easy access to resources that reflect their current learning needs. The childminder continues to extend her knowledge and skills. For instance, she does research and completes courses that enable her to enhance children's experiences. This has included the use of children's everyday personal hygiene routines as valuable learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children and competently assesses their stage of development. She keeps parents well informed about children's ongoing achievements and next steps. The childminder understands how children learn and provides a wide variety of activities that help them progress further. She effectively evaluates and adapts activities so children continue to be challenged and their learning extended. Children show a good awareness of size and weight, for example, when they handle and move pebbles. They use mathematical language correctly, for example, when they talk about how heavy a bag full of stones is. Children talk about sizes of trains as they play. The childminder extends their imaginations when they pretend to be train-track repairers together. Children increase their vocabulary, for instance, when they copy words the childminder uses, such as 'hacksaw'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gains verbal permission from parents to administer any medication they provide. However, she does not obtain this permission in writing, as required. There is minimal impact on the care of children, as the childminder makes parents aware of any medication she has administered. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe and gently reminds them about the safety rules. She deals calmly and sensitively with any minor disputes. Children respond well to her and develop a good understanding of the need to share and take turns. For example, they fetch a toy for a friend. Children are active and enjoy healthy lifestyles. They eat healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Children have plenty of opportunities to build on their good coordination and strong physical skills in the garden and on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning and be ready for school. They have a strong sense of security and have good social skills. Children are well motivated and enjoy learning. They are clear speakers who confidently start and hold conversations with adults. Children quickly seek help from adults when they need it, for example, when using scissors. They laugh and have fun while learning new skills, such as how to fix a toy that launches items across a room.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537195 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10076906 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Polegate, East Sussex. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 6. She offers care from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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