Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 20 June 2016

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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 The childminder interacts skilfully with children and builds on their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points and any emerging gaps in learning are narrowing. n Children engage in a variety of challenging activities. They enjoy learning and concentrate well. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's ongoing progress. She encourages them to share about children's changing interests and achievements at home. The childminder uses this helpful information to successfully plan activities that reflect children's interests and abilities. n Children show a strong sense of security and belonging. They form good emotional bonds with the childminder. Children enjoy cuddles with the childminder when they are tired or need reassurance. n Children benefit from the childminder's increasing knowledge and skills. For example, recent training has enhanced the childminder's understanding of how children learn in

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The provision is good

different ways. This is enabling her to tailor activities to meet children's individual needs more closely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always organise the environment and resources as effectively as possible to provide children with the best opportunities to explore and make independent choices. n The childminder has not fully established links with other early years settings that children attend to support and build on continuity in their care and learning.

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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 review the organisation of the environment and resources to encourage children to be even more independent in their play and learning n develop stronger links with other settings that children attend to support even greater continuity and consistency in what children achieve and learn.

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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 discussed childcare practice with the childminder. 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 updated. She has a good understanding of how to deal with any child protection concerns. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment by, for example, competently identifying and minimising risks to children. She reflects on her practice and makes positive changes that benefit children. For example, the childminder is learning some basic sign language that is aiding her communication with children. Since the previous inspection, she has improved opportunities to enhance children's awareness of other people's cultures and home languages.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder competently observes and assesses children. She identifies learning priorities for every child and provides a wide range of learning experiences that help them progress. For example, children develop good coordination when they try to remove lids from pots containing small play items. The childminder encourages them to' have a go' but is on hand to help when needed. She models play and demonstrates to children what they could do. Children enjoy exploring items stored in the pots, such as wooden blocks and shapes. They carefully balance blocks on top of each other to make towers. The childminder reinforces children's mathematical skills successfully, for example, when they play with dough. She counts with them and talks about sizes. The childminder actively encourages young children's speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good relationship with the childminder. They laugh and have fun together. Children behave well and learn to share resources and take turns. They increase their good social skills, for example, when they visit other childminders. The childminder gives priority to encouraging healthy lifestyles. Children experience daily exercise indoors, in the garden and on outings. For example, they like climbing the indoor climbing frame and show a sense of achievement when they reach the top. In the garden, children enjoy the swing and riding in a toy car. Children eat healthy food and help grow some vegetables in the garden. They follow good personal hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning. They concentrate and persevere at tasks. Children confidently explore simple technology, such as a toy laptop and phone. They investigate and learn how things work. For example, they know how to make pull-back vehicles move. Children enjoy exploring different textures, such as wet sand. They manage their own personal care needs well. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They communicate their needs effectively. For instance, very young children use gestures and sounds to indicate when they are tired and want a nap.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448733 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10061764 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 47 weeks of the year.

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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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