Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date 13 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder and his co-minder strive for excellence and accurately evaluate the quality of their service. They have high ambitions and are continually looking for ways to further improve their already outstanding practice. n The childminder attends an extensive range of beneficial training and carries out regular reading and research to build on his already impressive knowledge and skills even further. For instance, following a course on equalities, he expanded on activities and resources to further raise children's awareness. n The childminder uses excellent ways to track and monitor children's progress. This enables him to rapidly highlight and provide support to close any gaps in their development. n Children are excited and eager to take part in the abundance of enjoyable activities the childminder prepares for them. Toddlers are extremely confident to move between the activities as they wish and make choices about what they do.

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder establishes inspirational relationships with children. He gets to know their individual personalities extremely well. Children have an outstanding sense of belonging and incredibly positive levels of self-worth and self-esteem. Children learn to have a 'can-do' attitude and become resilient learners from a young age.

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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 enhance and widen the opportunities to explore and be curious for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the written views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder and his co-childminder work exceptionally well together, which contributes to the high level of practice that is achieved. Arrangements to support children's transition into school are excellent. The childminder is ambitious and has a highly effective, reflective approach to his work. With his co-minder, he identifies that he can further enhance the wonderful experiences for those children who prefer to play and learn outside. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a vast knowledge of how to safeguard children and procedures to follow if he has any concerns. The benefits of regular training increasingly support the childminder's confidence, offering reassurance along with ensuring that his procedures are fully up to date, so children are protected at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses his exceptional skills to motivate children and encourage their learning. He provides a superb range of high-quality activities and learning experiences that are expertly tailored to children's interests and individual level of development. Children gain a deep understanding of the world, such as when they carefully observe the growth cycle of butterflies. Children observe with awe and wonder as they let the butterflies free. The childminder enthusiastically builds on children's interests. For instance, when young children are excited about books, the childminder seizes the moment and they snuggle under a table to read favourite stories. The childminder establishes extremely positive partnerships with parents and staff at the other settings children also attend. For example, he routinely shares children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children enjoy a highly stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. They are encouraged to be independent in their play through the excellent organisation and availability of resources. The childminder makes excellent use of local amenities. Trips within the community help to enhance children's superb learning experiences. For example, in the forest, children take safe risks, such as climbing a muddy riverbank. This encourages children to persist with an activity when faced with challenge. Children learn to respect others as they take part in an array of activities, developing their awareness of the lives of others that are both similar and different to their own.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make substantial and sustained progress across all areas of learning. The childminder helps them to be exceptionally well prepared for school. The varying range of activities they participate in helps them to share, take turns and socialise very well from a young age. Children's early communication skills are developing superbly. They babble and use a wide variety of sounds and begin to use single words to name toys and equipment they are playing with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500254 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10090167 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. He lives in Brighton, East Sussex, and works with a co-childminder. He provides care from Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 8.30pm for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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