Childminder EY535640

Inspection date 2 October 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 Children develop strong bonds with the childminder, who is warm and caring in her approach. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and supports their emotional and physical well-being effectively. n The childminder offers a welcoming home environment where children feel safe and secure. They easily choose from a good selection of well-organised toys and play materials. n Children take part in a varied range of stimulating activities. The childminder plans activities based on a good understanding of children's abilities and needs. Children are eager to join in and motivated to learn. They make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n The childminder reflects on her practice and is motivated to provide a good-quality service for children and their families. She identifies areas to improve that have a positive impact on children. For instance, she has developed how she plans activities

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The provision is good

for children to take more account of their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not work as closely as possible with all of the other early years settings that children attend, to help ensure a highly consistent approach for all children. n The childminder does not always make the most of her good relationships with parents to help involve them even further in their child's learning at home.

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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 strengthen links with other early years settings that children attend, to enable even greater consistency in children's learning and care n build on the good partnerships with parents further, to help support parents to complement and extend children's learning at home.

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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 has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development and evaluated activities with her. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's learning journals. n The inspector read parent questionnaires and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about children's welfare and keeps her knowledge of child protection procedures up to date. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She works with them closely and keeps them well informed. For instance, they have easy access to their children's online learning records and the childminder sends them photos of what their child is doing each day. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents to help her evaluate the provision. She makes good use of what she learns on local training courses to help develop her practice. For instance, a course helped her review how she supports children's physical skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely and monitors their learning effectively. She quickly identifies areas where children are doing well and where they need more support. The childminder supports young children's communication and languages skills effectively. For instance, she talks and sings with them and children learn simple sign language. She successfully engages children in stories, for example, using toys and her tone of voice, and children listen attentively. The childminder encourages children to practise new skills and try things for themselves, such as painting in different ways with brushes or their hands. She gives children time to explore and test out their ideas. Children become engrossed in their play and enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children kind, consistent reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They quickly learn the familiar daily routines and they feel settled and secure. Children learn to value one another, for example, when they learn about their friends' backgrounds and experiences. The childminder checks her home thoroughly to identify and minimise any potential hazards so that children can play safely. She supervises children vigilantly at all times. The childminder teaches children useful skills and knowledge to help them learn to stay healthy and safe. For instance, young children remember to move the chairs out of the way if they want to play around the table and know they need to wash their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and become more independent. For instance, they make choices about what to play with and learn to feed themselves with a spoon. Children become good communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. They develop their social skills. They get along well together and begin to learn to share and take turns. Children show an interest in stories and begin to remember the actions to familiar songs. They benefit from taking part in a variety of outings that help broaden their experiences. Children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535640 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10076626 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 - 13 Total number of places 4 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 Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during term time only.

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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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Registers

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