Childminder EY470226

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a calm, nurturing environment for children. Young children feel safe and form strong bonds with the childminder. They confidently reach out for cuddles and reassurance and are easily comforted by the childminder when they are upset. The childminder has a gentle, caring approach. She offers children praise and encouragement that helps them behave well. She thinks carefully about how to organise her home and resources to encourage children to be independent and make choices about what they want to do.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy taking part in activities. They develop good physical skills, eagerly crawling across the floor to reach an interesting object. The childminder understands what children enjoy doing and overall she has high expectations for what they can achieve. She provides exciting opportunities to explore and investigate, such as an autumn-themed sensory tray. Children are delighted with the sound the crinkly material makes when they scrunch it in their hand. The childminder demonstrates new skills and gives children time to try things for themselves. Children are thrilled to learn they can bang objects together to make a loud noise. They giggle happily and develop their language skills as they interact with the childminder during play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder pays close attention to meeting children's individual needs and helping them settle when they first start. She finds out as much as she can about them and their familiar routines and activities from home. For instance, she asks parents to teach her their child's favourite song and acquires the same soft toy to keep in their cot at nap time. This helps children feel comfortable and secure and supports their emotional well-being effectively. n From an early age, children begin to learn how to behave well and show care and concern for others. The childminder is a good role model for positive behaviour. She encourages older children to be caring and gentle with their younger friends. n Children enjoy songs and stories. The childminder talks and sings with them as they play, repeating and emphasising new words. This helps support children's good language and communication development. n The childminder knows children well. She provides a broad curriculum based on

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need to do better?

their interests. This helps children make good progress and develop the skills they need for their future learning. The childminder has a good understanding of children's development and accurately identifies what they need to learn next. However, she does not sharply focus her activity plans to take these next steps into account, to help children make even better progress. n There are strong partnerships with parents. The childminder works with them

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2 October 2019 well to support children's care and learning. For instance, she encourages parents to share what children achieve and enjoy doing at home. This helps the childminder build on children's existing experiences and introduce new ones, such as taking part in a new music group. n Children have good opportunities to be active and to learn about the world around them. They benefit from regular outings and the childminder makes full use of resources available in the local area, such as local playgroups, the beach and open spaces. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She completes mandatory training and keeps up to date with changes, for instance through links with other childminders. She thinks carefully about how to further improve her provision and is currently considering ways to develop the outdoor play space. However, she does not make full use of opportunities for professional development, to

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need to do better?

help extend her knowledge and skills and raise the quality of practice even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She is aware of possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm and has a knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare or well-being. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise any potential hazards in her home and on outings. She provides a safe, well-organised environment for children.

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should:

n plan activities more precisely to further support the next steps for children's learning, to help them make the best possible progress n make more use of opportunities for professional development, to extend existing knowledge and skills and help continually develop the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470226 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10061748 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 to 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. She cares for children from 8am to 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the quality of teaching during activities. n Discussions were held with the childminder about how she organises the provision and plans activities, and about children's care, learning and development. n A tour of the premises was completed and the inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documents, such as evidence of first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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2 October 2019 2 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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