Burchett, Maureen

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 5 November 2015

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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 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is very attentive to children's individual emotional and physical needs and meets these well. n Children benefit from an interesting and inviting learning environment. They can easily make independent choices from the resources provided in the well-equipped playroom. n The childminder plans a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences for children that are well-matched to their interests and needs. Children are excited to join in and eager to learn. They make good progress in their learning. n There are positive relationships with parents. The childminder works with them closely, and successfully involves them in their child's learning. For instance, she provides regular progress reports and offers suggestions for activities to continue at home. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas to develop that have a

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This provision is good

positive impact on children's experiences. For instance, she constantly reviews equipment and play materials to take children's interests and learning styles into account.

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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 seek more detailed information from parents to establish children's starting points when they first join the setting, to help plan precisely for their progress from the outset n make further use of professional development opportunities to focus even more sharply on gaining further knowledge and skills, to help raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact these had on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled paperwork and some of the children's records. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector read some questionnaires and comments from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to recognise and report any child protection concerns and is conscientious about keeping her knowledge up to date. She keeps comprehensive childminding records and has a professional approach. The childminder checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any potential hazards. She supervises children closely at all times. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to check for any gaps in learning. She seeks regular feedback from parents to help her evaluate the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and gets to know them well. She accurately identifies areas where they are doing well and where they may need more support. She works effectively with any other professionals involved where required and implements their suggestions for supporting children's learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she repeats new words and listens to children carefully. She successfully builds on children's interests. For instance, she includes their favourite dinosaurs or farm animals in a variety of different activities to help broaden their experiences. She makes good use of opportunities to encourage children's early mathematical skills as they play, such as counting out toys. Children have fun making tea and sharing out food onto plates.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and is warm and caring in her approach. She offers children lots of reassurance and praise and builds their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well. They learn to value different people and communities. For instance, they share their home celebrations and experiences. The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. For example, children learn about food that is good and bad for them and know they need to wash their hands before they eat. They learn to use equipment carefully and understand what to do during a fire drill. Children enjoy being active. They have fun during outings and playing in the garden each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and become more independent. For instance, young children explore their environment happily and they confidently choose the toys they want to play with. They develop strong communication skills and express their wishes and needs. Children practise their physical skills as they link chains together or have great fun on the equipment outside. They enjoy colouring and drawing with big pencils and use their imagination during role-play activities. They begin to recognise colours and shapes. Children become absorbed in their play and are motivated to learn. They take part in a wide range of outings that helps to broaden their experiences. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287558 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10061740 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Hangleton area of Hove, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday for 50 weeks of the year. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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