Childminder, Out-of school day care in East Sussex

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 2 March 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder has strong relationships with the children in her care. She praises children's efforts appropriately and this helps to develop their self-esteem. n Children feel safe and happy in the setting and they behave well. They know how to cooperate with each other and show an ability to concentrate. n Partnerships with other settings, including schools, are strong. The childminder works well with school staff to help support continuity of care and approach. n The childminder undertakes regular professional development to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n Children's language and communication skills are effectively encouraged. For example, the childminder supports children in discussions about similarities and differences between themselves and others. They understand that you may be younger or smaller but have better skills than others bigger or older than yourself. n The childminder does not ensure that children have access to a wide range of

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This provision is good

resources to extend their interest in mark making or early writing. n Children do not always have enough opportunity to access tasks independently.

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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 ensure that wide-ranging resources to extend children's mark making and support early writing skills are easily accessible n provide more opportunities for children to develop independence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the parts of the premises used for childminding activities. n The inspector sampled the documents relating to children's safety, including risk assessments. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice and the improvements she has made and has planned. n The inspector and the childminder observed children and discussed their future needs. n The inspector spoke to children and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow and the people to contact if she has concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder has secure risk assessments in place to ensure that children are safe while in her care. Her premises are safe, clean and hygienic. She is a reflective practitioner who is always seeking to make improvements to her setting. For example, she has renewed some uneven paving in her garden to prevent trips and has created a quiet area where children can chat together or read. The childminder effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For instance, she discusses any potential issues with parents and signposts them to appropriate external professionals to ensure children receive effective support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children freely explore their environment. The childminder encourages children's early reading skills and children show an interest in sharing books together, enthusiastically discussing the pictures and reading the captions. She effectively supports their imaginations and muscial interests. For example, they use previous experiences and knowledge to play the drums and create their own tunes. Children have wide-ranging opportunities to explore the differences and similarities between the people of the world, such as practising the Haka from New Zealand and celebrating Chinese New Year with dragon dances. Children have many opportunities to cook and this further supports their understanding of other cultures. The childminder encourages children to lead their own learning. For example, children fold paper to make figures which they then decorate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder skilfully supports good relationships between children of all ages and friendships thrive. Children say, 'We are one big team'. The physical skills of children are well supported and they understand established routines. For example, children know that when riding the bikes and the scooters, they all travel in the same direction to avoid bumps. Older children engage with younger children in playing games and this helps to support turn taking and sharing. Children delightedly reminisce about their past activities as they look at photographs with the childminder. They benefit from frequent opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and from regular outings to local parks. For example, the childminder effectively supports children in creating their own hanging baskets and in growing salad crops.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251241 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10062816 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. She provides care after school, from 3pm to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification.

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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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