Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date 24 July 2019 Previous inspection date 15 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 has strong partnerships with parents, consistently keeping parents informed on their children's learning and development. Feedback highlights they are extremely happy with the care and teaching their children receive. n Children have good attachments with the childminder; they feel safe and secure. This was illustrated effectively as children were incredibly keen to share a model they had made using large bricks. n The childminder and her assistant are caring, attentive and considerate towards the children. This helps to support them to develop good social skills and the ability to manage their emotions. n The childminder works closely with local schools to aid the smooth transitions for children moving on to school. For instance, the childminder meets with teachers to share individual information on each child. n The environment indoors and outdoors is welcoming and inviting. However, children do

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This provision is good

not consistently have opportunities to make independent choices to extend on their play. n The childminder and her assistant work well together. However, continuous professional development opportunities are not always offered for the assistant in order to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level. n Children make good progress, relative to their starting points. The childminder completes ongoing assessments of children's learning and development, using this information to inform planning for their individual needs.

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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 ongoing and continuous professional development opportunities of assistants to drive quality even further n increase opportunities for children to make their own choices and have access to resources to extend their play and learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies, self-evaluation and children's records. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views through written feedback. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assistant and assessed the impact these have on their learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They know what to do should they have any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder undertakes the required recruitment checks for assistants and ensures their ongoing suitability effectively. The childminder is aware of potential risks to children and continually risk assesses the environment and resources. The childminder works collaboratively with parents to promote good learning outcomes for their children, including offering advice and strategies to tackle unwanted behaviours.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder and assistant use their knowledge of individual children to support their learning, for example, providing bottle tops to continue a child's interest in patterns. The childminder and assistant have high expectations of what children can do, and encourage them to take part in new activities, for instance adding water and petals to the mud kitchen outside. Early mathematical practice is promoted through everyday occurrences, for instance children count how many there are for lunch. Children take part in number rhymes using props and are encouraged to use their fingers to highlight different numbers within the song. Literacy development is supported well. For instance, there are various opportunities for children to see print in the environment, including their names. Children take part in interactive story time using puppets to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models, giving consistent praise to support children to build positive self-esteem. Children behave well, and they are encouraged to be respectful of each other and share resources. For instance, when two children would like the same toy, the childminder reminds them that they have to share. This helps to support their understanding of turn taking. Children are given a broad balanced diet and encouraged to make healthy food choices. Children have various opportunities to develop their independence. For instance, they take part in mealtimes, cutting the individual fruit they select at snack time. They learn about the world around them through first-hand experiences, such as the opportunity to watch the life cycle of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, assured learners. They are keen to participate and have a positive approach to learning. For example, a child is so excited when they enter the house that they do not say goodbye to their parent. They communicate well, expressing their wishes and needs, making decisions such as whether to play inside or outside. Older children become independent in self-care skills, such as washing their hands. Children are developing well and making good progress across all areas of learning and development. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440095 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10108804 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Cooksbridge, East Sussex. She operates all year round, on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm The childminder also cares for children before and after school. The childminder accepts funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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