Childminder 505674

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 June 2016

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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 There are good relationships between the childminder and other settings with whom the care of children is shared, including school. The childminder works with other settings to plan activities that support children's development. She shares information about children's learning and progress, and this helps to support consistency in their daily routines. n The environment is welcoming. Children freely choose their activities and resources from the wide range on offer. This helps children to develop their independence. n Children are relaxed in the setting. They feel safe and have positive relationships with the childminder. For example, they confidently engage her in a game of 'peepo'. n The childminder works with parents when children start in her setting to agree the next steps in their learning. From then, she observes children as they learn, provides appropriate resources and plans suitable activities to help them make good progress.

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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 provide a greater range of opportunities for children to practise their mark-making skills n use mealtimes more effectively to help children understand the benefits of healthy eating.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector checked the childminder's policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding and behaviour management. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and discussed her practice. n The inspector reviewed the progress children make. n The inspector spoke to children and read parents' comments, and took these into consideration. n The inspector toured the premises which the childminder uses for childminding activities.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises when children may be at risk of harm. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. Regular training, such as safeguarding, helps the childminder to ensure she is familiar with new regulations to keep children safe.The childminder reflects on her practice and takes action to improve it. For example, she has bought new resources to support children's interest in the natural world. The premises are checked daily to ensure they are safe for children to use. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. They value the variety of activities on offer and the regular communication they have about their child's learning and progress. The childminder checks the progress children are making at regular intervals. Where she identifies gaps in learning, she takes appropriate steps to close them. Children who have special educational needs and/or

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

disabilities are appropriately supported. The childminder knows how to access the advice of external professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children read stories, play with figures and use the role-play area to support their growing understanding of cultures beyond their immediate experience. The childminder supports children's language skills effectively. She questions them skilfully, encouraging them to speak in sentences. Children enjoy looking at books and sharing them with the childminder, thus helping to develop their early reading skills. The childminder uses opportunities to encourage children to count to help develop their early skills in mathematics. She effectively supports children's curiosity in the natural world. For example, they enjoy using the magnifying glasses to observe mini-beasts in the garden and play with natural materials, such as shells stones and feathers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to share and take turns. For example, they know to wait for their turn on the slide. Children's physical skills are effectively encouraged. They have a wealth of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air where they learn to climb steps or use the ride-on toys. They can play cooperatively with each other. For instance, one child decides to feed the dinosaur with cars and his friend passes them to him. Children follow established routines, such as washing their hands before eating. They can use cutlery safely and feed themselves independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the key skills they need for the next stage of their education, including school. They learn to count and recognise colours. Children enjoy books and comment on the pictures. They communicate effectively with each other and with the childminder. Children concentrate well on their chosen activities. They learn to be independent and to manage their personal care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505674 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10062808 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 3 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Netherfield, East Sussex. She operates all week, from 6.45am until 7pm, for 47 weeks of the year. The childminder works with another registered childminder.

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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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