Childminder EY548269

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the welcoming, calm and well-organised environment. There is a good range of attractive resources that children are able to freely access, which supports them to confidently lead their own play. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. Children form strong bonds with her, which helps them to feel safe and secure. She gives children plenty of praise, encouragement and reassurance when needed, which positively enhances their confidence and emotional well-being. Children demonstrate good levels of independence, such as attending to their own personal needs and cutting fruit at snack time. Children are positively developing their imaginations through a variety of ways. For example, on the day of inspection, children dress up as elves and princesses for a Christmas party.

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The provision is good

Children are polite and well mannered. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations for all children. She has a fair and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She successfully helps children to understand the effect their behaviour has on others. Children enjoy their time together. They readily share resources and work collaboratively on activities. For example, a group of children concentrate for a long period of time mixing paints to decorate a large rocket structure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children's play and uses assessment effectively to identify accurate next steps in children's learning. Children enjoy a range of interesting activities that promote learning across all areas. For example, they learn new words, such as 'cinnamon' and the names of shapes, while investigating a tray of natural objects. She demonstrates a good understanding of the different ways children learn, which is seen as babies enjoy exploring natural objects using all their senses. However, occasionally, the childminder and her assistant do not fully support babies' needs during routines, such as snack time. n Children demonstrate a good understanding of early mathematical skills. This is seen when they successfully count the pieces of banana on their plates at snack time. The childminder sings and reads stories to enhance children's communication, language and literacy skills. n The childminder keeps up to date with developments in the early years sector

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need to do better?

through reading online research and sharing ideas with colleagues. She closely supervises her assistant and mentors the apprentice to help improve the quality of practice. This helps to ensure that children receive a consistently high level of teaching. n Children gain an understanding of people who are different from themselves.

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12 December 2019 The childminder provides a range of images, resources and activities that positively reflect diversity. For example, children find out about traditional clothing and try foods from different countries. n The childminder helps children to successfully learn how to keep themselves healthy. For instance, she talks to children about the importance of keeping hydrated by drinking lots of water throughout the day. Furthermore, children enjoy daily opportunities for outdoor play and fresh air, which successfully enhances their physical well-being. n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps her to identify areas for development. For instance, following feedback from parents, she has introduced a mud kitchen to extend opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses a range of ways,

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need to do better?

such as online journals and daily feedback, to keep them up to date with their child's progress. She shares ideas with parents to help them build on their child's learning at home. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They comment on the high quality of care and learning that their children receive. n The childminder closely monitors children's progress to help identify any gaps in learning and development. She works closely with outside agencies, such as health visitors, to ensure children get the help they need.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a high regard for children's safety. She completes training regularly to keep her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection up to date. She has a robust understanding of the signs of potential abuse and neglect and the processes to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She completes daily checks of the premises, indoors and outside, to minimise any risks for children. She keeps her knowledge of first aid current to ensure she has the skills to respond to emergency situations.

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should:

n improve the interaction with babies during routine activities, in particular snack time, so that all learning opportunities are supported effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548269 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10123469 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 to 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She works from her co-minder's house in the town of Uckfield, East Sussex. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder operates all year round between 8.30am and 5.30pm. She works with an assistant and apprentice. She receives funding to provide free education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Discussion were held with parents, children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation such as suitability checks, first- aid certificates and policies. n The childminder discussed the quality of teaching and the organisation of her curriculum with the inspector during a tour of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint observation of an activity.

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Inspection activities

12 December 2019 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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Inspection activities

12 December 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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