Benton, Jayne

Inspection date 1 August 2019 Previous inspection date 15 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant provide a warm and nurturing environment. This enables children's emotional well-being to flourish. This supports children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder and her assistant plan a broad curriculum which contains plenty of enjoyable activities which are based on children's interests. However, on occasions children could be challenged further to help develop learning. n The childminder and her assistant provide strong opportunities for children to get daily fresh air and exercise. They provide a range of interesting activities for children to explore outdoors. For example, children are keen to explore the sensory tuff tray, ride bicycles and push themselves down the slides. They also have opportunities to develop their early writing skills as they make marks with water. n Children play well together. Older children support the learning of younger children. For

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This provision is good

example, an older child tells a younger child the colours of the stacking cups as they smile and laugh together. n Parents comment positively about the service the childminder and her assistant provide. For example, parents say how 'amazing' the care is and how the children 'really enjoy' their time with them. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about the children's daily activities and achievements. However, the childminder does not fully consider ways to engage parents even further in their children's learning and development at home. n Children learn about the world around them and their local community. For instance, the childminder and her assistant take them to the local park and on nature walks to hunt for bugs and insects.

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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 use knowledge of individual children's development to effectively challenge children's learning and encourage them to think critically n provide parents with suggestions of how they can support their children's learning at home and help to further develop parent partnerships.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector considered the views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The motivated childminder and her assistant are committed and dedicated to providing a high standard of care and education for the children. The childminder works with her assistant to regularly reflect on practice to ensure it is of the highest standard. This is demonstrated during regular meetings where they reflect on their practice, discuss new ideas, explore training needs and ensure the assistant is well informed of current legislation. For instance, they recently purchased a range of large pieces of outdoor equipment to further promote children's large movement skills. The childminder and her assistant are aware of the possible signs of abuse and the procedures they must follow if they have a concern. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant create a relaxed environment. Children quickly become focused within the well-organised playrooms. This supports children's independence as they can self-select from a good range of resources. The childminder and her assistant sensitively join in with children's play, building on mathematical concepts well. For instance, in the number-rich environment the children identify numbers painted on stones, count out objects in play and learn number correspondence with marbles. The childminder and her assistant promote children's early language development well. For example, the youngest child bounces, wiggles and gurgles with delight as the childminder sings, building his repertoire of single words. The childminder and her assistant have recently introduced a tracking system that supports them to identify gaps in learning. This supports them to quickly put plans in place to support

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children. For example, they have created their own letter-matching games to support children's understanding of sounds that letters represent, supporting children's literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, social and confident learners. They form strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This supports children to settle well. The childminder and her assistant support children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. This is demonstrated when children enjoy fresh air as they balance on planks of wood, play games about healthy food choices and try different fruit they have brought from the local supermarket. Children's behaviour is very good. Children are taught to use good manners and play cooperatively alongside one another. The childminder and her assistant are good role models, offering praise and encouragement. This supports children's confidence and perseverance. For example, a child masters the skills of using scissors as she keeps adapting her grasp to make snips in the paper.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn and have positive attitudes. They are confident and self- assured for their age. Children are well prepared for future learning, including going to school. For instance, they have developed good self-care skills, are independent and can write their name. Children make good progress, achieving well and closing gaps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310945 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10062823 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder regularly works with an assistant. She lives in Hastings, East Sussex. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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