Childminder in East Sussex

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children make exceptional progress in their learning and development in this happy, safe and loving childminding home. They behave extremely well and form exceptionally strong bonds with the childminder and his wife, who is also his co- childminder. This is illustrated in the way in which children spontaneously and confidently approach the childminder for cuddles, comfort and reassurance.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are highly motivated and fully engaged in all activities inside and outside. They show a real determination to succeed in their learning and a strong desire to achieve well. The childminder skilfully responds to this by meticulously planning activities he knows will interest children, build on their previous learning and challenge them to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Consequently, every child makes rapid progress from their starting points. Many of the children start school with skills higher than those typically expected for their age.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is excellent. They clearly follow the positive role modelling demonstrated by the childminder and his co-childminder and treat their friends with courtesy and respect. Older children quickly resolve any minor differences without the need for adult intervention. They listen to one another during their play and share ideas and resources extremely well. Younger children benefit greatly through playing and learning alongside the older children and copying their positive actions.

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n The childminder plans a diverse, rich and stimulating curriculum of activities. He is an exceptional teacher with expertise in supporting learning. He particularly understands how boys learn differently from girls and adapts his teaching style appropriately to take account of every child's individual needs. For example, he recognises how boys' brains develop differently from girls and how this impacts on how boys receive and perceive new information. n Full use is made of the childminder's garden and the outside environment to enrich children's learning. For example, children delight in the opportunity to jump and splash in a man-made puddle. Before all outside activities, the childminder takes time to make sure every child is dressed warmly and appropriately so that they can take a full and active part in all activities and there are no inhibitions to learning. This means children are extremely comfortable, well cared for and can participate freely, showing real interest,

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captivation and curiosity. n The childminder plans unique and innovative activities he knows will challenge children and help to extend their learning. For example, on windy days, it is a favourite activity of the older children to visit the downs and experience the thrill

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16 January 2020 of observing the stormy sea and how this changes due to the weather. Children delight in cultivating and harvesting the many plants and vegetables they grow in the childminder's garden. For example, they practise their mathematical skills as they compare the heights of the sunflowers they have planted. n Children benefit from an extensive range of learning and show a real interest in seasonal changes and the natural environment. For example, they thoroughly enjoy visiting the woods to see and smell the bluebells. They demonstrate their physical skills as they confidently lift and easily move different-sized wooden planks to create balance beams. Inspirational teaching further extends this activity as children use these resources to build cosy dens and camps in the garden. n The childminder communicates easily with children. He skilfully helps babies and younger children to develop clear pronunciation as they learn to say new words

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and practise the sounds letters represent. Children sing and dance to a full repertoire of songs, action rhymes and poems. This helps to successfully extend children's vocabulary and develop their confidence in how they engage in conversation with their friends and adults. n The childminder and his co-childminder offer an exceptionally professional, well- organised childminding service. They benefit from years of experience and are thoroughly respected by the children's parents. The childminder constantly looks to review his practice and ensure his skills remain current and reflect updated research. As a result, children benefit from care of the highest quality.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Promoting children's safety and security is of paramount importance to the childminder. He frequently checks the suitability of his home and garden and takes all necessary precautions to prevent children from accessing hazards. He supervises children closely and plans activities with precision to ensure children's well-being is given the highest priority. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of his role in keeping children safe. He is fully aware of his responsibilities to safeguard children and has completed extensive relevant training. This means he can act swiftly and with confidence if he has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505566 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10136318 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 1996. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and they live in the Old Town area of Eastbourne, East Sussex. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. He provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about how he plans for children's learning and how he monitors the progress they make. n A tour of the childminder's home was completed by the inspector to assess how well children are kept safe. n The inspector observed the activities taking place, inside and outside, and evaluated how well these support children's learning. n A range of documents were viewed by the inspector, including training records, photographs of children taking part in activities, and some regulatory documentation, such as the accident book.

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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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16 January 2020 16 January 2020 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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