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 are extremely happy in the care of the nurturing childminder. They form strong attachments to the childminder. Children confidently explore the learning environment, that is superbly resourced. Children are visibly proud when they are praised for their achievements. For example, they have big smiles on their faces when the childminder thanks them for helping to tidy up. Children demonstrate resilience, as they persevere and keep on trying. For instance, when children's towers topple over, children have another go until they succeed.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate high levels of engagement as they participate in excellent learning opportunities. For example, babies relish spending time laying on their front and exploring a sensory mat filled with water. They quickly learn about cause and effect as they bang the mat with their hands to make the water splash. Children make outstanding progress in all areas of their learning. They giggle in delight as they watch the childminder blow bubbles. Children are fascinated by the bubbles and excitedly reach out to grab them as the childminder says, 'pop, pop, pop'.

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The provision is outstanding

Children enthusiastically join in a very broad range of activities, that are skilfully planned to reflect their individual learning needs. Children make excellent use of the garden to play in the fresh air and develop their physical skills. Children develop a strong understanding about the world around them as they participate in caring for the setting's chickens.

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n The childminder expertly supports children's communication and language. Her interactions are of a very high standard and children make considerable progress in their communication skills. The childminder differentiates her language depending on the age of the child, ensuring she securely meets the developmental needs of all the children she cares for. n The childminder's affectionate, caring approach ensures children settle in extremely well. When children join the setting, she works at the child's and family's pace to ensure they settle quickly and truly feel safe and secure. She values each child as a unique individual. The childminder completes home visits to find about children's home life and their prior experiences. She uses this information to expertly plan activities, that strengthen the children's learning and broaden their experiences at the earliest opportunity. n The childminder inspires children to foster a love of reading from an early age

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and provides them with access to a wide range of high-quality books. Singing and sharing stories is part of the daily routine. Children rapidly learn new words, as the childminder labels pictures in the book. The childminder plans exciting

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4 April 2022 opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. They go on outings to local farms and parks, so that children learn about their community and develop their social skills. n Parents speak exceptionally highly of the childminder. They express tremendous amounts of praise for her. For example, parents say they feel lucky to have found the childminder and describe her as supportive. Parents are confident their child is safe. The childminder uses an online system to share information with her families regularly. Her exemplary partnership with parents ensures opportunities for children's learning are maximised at home and in the setting. n The childminder is firmly committed to her ongoing professional development. She successfully uses the knowledge and learning gained through her research and training to enhance her provision to an outstanding level. She is highly reflective and effectively evaluates her provision. She continuously strives for the

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best outcomes for the children she cares for. n The childminders extensive knowledge of child development enables her to develop a curriculum that expertly meets the needs of the children she cares for. For example, when children are learning to walk, the childminder adapts the environment by providing low furniture, so that children can pull themselves to standing. They hold onto the furniture as they walk around the room. The childminder places children's favourite toys just out of reach, encouraging them to problem solve and challenge themselves physically. n The childminder meticulously monitors children's progress. She identifies any gaps in learning swiftly through her rigorous assessment process. She puts plans in place to close any gaps to prevent children from falling behind and shares these with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has extensive knowledge of child protection issues and is fully aware of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is extremely confident in knowing the local processes to follow to raise a concern about a child. She is diligent at keeping the required records and knows the importance of doing so to keep children safe. The childminder ensures her training is updated regularly. She has an excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children of being exposed to extreme views or ideologies. The environment is very well maintained and physically secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479207 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10228906 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Forest Row, East Sussex. She operates from 8.30am until 4.30pm on Monday and Tuesday and from 8.30am until 5.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday . The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 April 2022 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

4 April 2022 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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