Childminder EY257513

Inspection date 20 March 2019 Previous inspection date 14 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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This provision is good

n The childminder effectively encourages children to share and take turns. She helps them to acquire good manners and this supports the development of their self-esteem and confidence. n Positive partnerships have been established with parents. For instance, the new, online system of recording children's progress allows parents to easily contribute to their child's learning and progress records. n Where there is shared care with other settings, including school, the childminder makes every effort to ensure that information relating to children's daily routines is shared. This helps to ensure consistency in learning. n When children start with the childminder, she works with parents to establish children's starting points. From then on, she identifies their next steps and plans suitable activities to engage children and ensure they make progress. Children make good progress. n The organisation of some resources, such as those for creative play and mark making,

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This provision is good

are not fully facilitating children's independence. n Children's understanding of mathematical concepts, particularly in relation to number and shape, are not always fully developed or extended.

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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 resources for creative play and mark making are readily available for children to independently select n develop and extend children's understanding of mathematical concepts relating to number and shape.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector examined the childminder's online system for recording children's learning and progress. n The inspector reviewed documents relating to children's safety and behaviour and discussed these with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children, inside and outside, and discussed her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs to look for if she has a suspicion that a child is at risk of abuse. She is very clear about the procedures to follow and the people to inform, if she has concerns about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder is keen to improve her practice. For example, in response to her previous inspection recommendations, she has installed a new system of recording children's learning and progress, which facilitates the ability of parents to contribute to their children's records. This has strengthened the partnership with parents and ensured they are well informed about their child's learning. The childminder regularly checks children's progress and identifies gaps in learning. She provides appropriate activities to close these gaps. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are appropriately supported and, where necessary, are referred to external professionals for additional

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children exhibit the characteristics of effective learning and enjoy problem-solving. For example children decide how to stop water from running away. They work cooperatively together to find objects to create a dam and thus stop the water from escaping. Children enthusiastically explore the outside area and eagerly speculate on where 'minibeasts' might be running to. The childminder effectively develops children's communication and language skills. For instance, she speaks clearly and encourages children to respond in sentences. The childminder offers many opportunities for children to look at books and this helps to support their early reading skills. Children's physical development is well supported. For instance, they enjoy the fresh air and can confidently climb the steps on the slide and drive the cars on the patio, safely negotiating the space.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop turn taking and sharing skills. They engage in cooperative play together for periods of time, appropriate for their age and stage of development. The childminder has positive relationships with the children and this helps to develop their emotional well-being. The childminder supports children's understanding of cultures beyond their own immediate experience and she encourages parents to share their cultural traditions with the children. For example, the children sample Indian dishes and make Chinese dragons. They understand that some people have disabilities and that sometimes these are the result of accidents. The childminder ensures that children are aware of risks and how to minimise them. For instance, she reminds them to chew and swallow their food before speaking to avoid choking risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next phase of their education, including school. Children learn to be independent in their personal care. They practise putting on their shoes and coats and to manage the fastenings. Overall, children make choices about their play and freely select their own activities. Children demonstrate appropriate levels of concentration and perseverance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257513 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10062817 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 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2003. She works with an assistant on one day per week. The childminder lives in Bexhill, East Sussex. She offers care every weekday from 7am to 5pm, all year round.

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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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