Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date 19 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 The childminder is calm, positive and nurturing. She spends time getting to know each child very well and helps them to form strong bonds with her. Children are happy in her care and settle quickly. They are very secure and ready to learn. n The childminder takes positive steps to improving her practice. For example, she regularly gains the views of parents and children to help her evaluate her provision. She accurately identifies her strengths and areas for further development. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective ways to involve parents in all aspects of their children's progress, such as sharing their next steps in learning. Parents regularly share information about children's learning from home, which helps to create a consistent learning environment for children. n The childminder makes accurate observations of children's achievements and monitors their progress closely. She quickly identifies any areas where children might need

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The provision is good

additional support and plans effectively for their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder lets the more confident children answer the questions she directs at less confident children, and does not give them as many chances to think and work things out for themselves. n Occasionally, the childminder leads creative activities for children and does not give them consistent opportunities to explore their own thoughts and ideas creatively.

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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 give less confident children more opportunities to answer questions and develop their thinking skills n provide children with more opportunities to independently explore and develop their creative ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together. n The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder continues to make positive changes to her practice and provision to help meet the needs of the children. For example, she has recently added more planned activities to help children achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder is keen to continue to update her skills and introduce new ideas. She regularly researches best practice and shares ideas with other childminders, as well as attending relevant training. After recent training, she has improved her understanding of special educational needs and how to identify and support children with autism. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough, up to date understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She knows the action to take if she had concerns about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's interests to help her provide fun activities that motivate children in their learning. For example, two-year-old children enjoy exploring musical instruments and excitedly choose their favourite songs to sing and play along to. The childminder encourages children to count as they sing and children confidently say 'there are three ducks left' as they sing familiar songs. The childminder supports children's language development very well. For example, she listens closely to what children say and repeats it back to them, introducing more complex sentences. The childminder joins in with children's play well and praises their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a variety of trips and experiences in their local community with the childminder, such as visits to fire stations and attending playgroups. They have good opportunities to meet new people, develop positive social skills and make friendships. Children behave very well and listen carefully to the childminder. For example, they enthusiastically help to tidy away the toys when asked, showing respect for the childminder's home. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. Children enjoy regular outdoor play in the well-resourced garden and have plenty of opportunities for exercise. The childminder provides healthy home-cooked meals and children enjoy sociable mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Two-year-old children engage well in their play and confidently explore their learning environment. They express themselves happily, describe their play and share their views. Children develop good physical skills and use scissors confidently and safely as they make 'Halloween artwork'. They are imaginative and enjoy acting out scenarios, such as putting materials over their heads and pretending to be ghosts. Children are curious, willing to try new things and quickly learn the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539253 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10079216 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Portslade, Brighton and Hove. The childminder works Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, all year round.

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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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