Childminder in East Sussex

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder provides a comfortable, friendly home for children to lead their own play according to the things they enjoy. For example, children show curiosity as they watch the way the back of a toy tipper truck lifts up and down, and interest as they link pieces of puzzle together to form patterns.

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The provision is good

Children adore the interactions they have with the childminder, taking resources to her so that she can join in their play. For instance, children give a toy telephone to the childminder as they use their imaginations to talk to her about being in hospital. The childminder gets down to the children's level and uses her observations as she plays alongside them, to support the children to reach their next steps. The childminder values children's opinions and thoughts. As children play, she sensitively listens to what they say and responds to them. This builds children's self-esteem and supports their communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder is caring and attentive. Children enjoy praise for their achievements and behave well. They learn to foster a love of reading and enjoy a wide range of books. As the childminder reads, children enjoy a cuddle, sit closely and listen intently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to provide an inclusive environment for all children. She knows the children very well and is knowledgeable about the early years curriculum and how she is supporting the seven areas of learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice to identify her strengths and areas for development. She recently attended training which focused on building children's resilience. As a result, she has adapted the way that she supports children's emotional well-being and behaviour. This is a particular strength of the childminder, who uses a multitude of strategies to teach children about how to manage and understand their own feelings. n The childminder offers a range of rich experiences which support children to recognise similarities and differences in the world and provide opportunities for children to meet new people in the community. Parents talk of how the childminder takes children on buses and trains, which they would not ordinarily

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need to do better?

have had the opportunity to do. Children also enjoy trips to the aquarium and the beach, and walks in the local woods. This allows children to relish in the fresh air and develop social skills. n Children are free to make choices, which improves their self-confidence. They can self-select resources from the broad range available to them. The childminder is skilled at interacting with children and they enjoy her company.

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need to do better?

16 January 2020 n The childminder regularly talks to parents, sends emails and uses an online electronic system to keep parents up to date with their children's progress. She is mindful of the need to also assist the families of the children she cares for. She successfully seeks out specific services that help families when they are in need of support. This creates a holistic approach to the care she offers the children. n Children adopt a positive attitude towards learning. The childminder incorporates mathematical language in play and routines. For example, children sing number songs and count the pieces of banana at snack time. The childminder follows the children's interests. However, these are not always extended to promote their learning even further. n The childminder supports children's independence skills superbly, especially in relation to self-care. She gives plenty of time and space for children to do things

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need to do better?

for themselves. Children wash their hands, tidy up, take their plates out to the kitchen after snack and continually makes choices about their play. The childminder avidly promotes healthy food choices and has sought opportunities to join a local initiative to further enrich children's healthy lifestyles. n The childminder models effective speaking, listening and reading skills, which enables children to hear and develop their own use of language well. She uses ongoing commentary throughout play and asks questions. However, the questions are not always sharply focused to encourage children to think critically.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She is knowledgeable about the local procedures to take should she be concerned that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has effective systems in place to promote children's health and welfare. For instance, she keeps accurate records of accidents and any medication that she administers to children. She keeps her knowledge of first aid up to date to ensure she has the knowledge and skills to respond to emergency situations.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to be more involved in the activities to help support their ongoing learning needs n enhance further the support given to children to encourage them to think critically.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397852 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10136568 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. She operates each weekday from 6.30am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Discussions were held with the childminder and parents. n The inspector reviewed relevant statutory documentation, qualifications and policies used by the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the early years provision was organised and how the childminder plans the curriculum and experiences for all children.

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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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Inspection activities

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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