Childminder in East Sussex

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently provide a curriculum for children that reflects their interests and builds on what they already know and can do. As a result, some activities lack challenge and some, such as alphabet colouring, are too far beyond toddler's capabilities. However, children respond well to the childminder's calm and caring manner. They are happy in her care as they explore activities in her welcoming home. Toddlers go to her for reassurance and snuggle up to her for stories. They listen carefully to her animated story reading. Toddlers understand the new vocabulary and enjoy opening flaps to find the pictures. However, the childminder has insufficient focus on developing speech and language as children play. As a result, they do not learn to speak as quickly as they could.

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The provision requires improvement

Children benefit greatly from daily outings, such as to the playground or beach. For example, children develop good physical skills as they run on the pebbles and dig in the sand. They compare the sizes and weights of pebbles and listen to the sound of the waves. Children meet with a wider group of friends and learn about the difference between themselves and others at a local playgroup.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to provide a good service. She evaluates her practice and regularly writes improvement plans. She has made some improvements to her practice and resources, adding equipment and activities to support children to learn more about diversity, for example. n The childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid, to keep her knowledge up to date. However, she has not continued her professional development to ensure she improves her knowledge of how to help children make the most progress in their learning. n The childminder's teaching and interactions with children are inconsistent. She responds to their need for attention and joins in with their play. However, the childminder does not always recognise and build on learning opportunities in children's own choice of play. Children do not consistently make progress in all areas of learning and development. n Children have fun and develop good social skills as they play games together.

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need to do better?

For example, they roll large dice with picture instructions on the faces and follow the resulting actions. They wait their turn and laugh excitedly as they wriggle, jump and clap. n The childminder uses spontaneous opportunities to strengthen children's mathematical skills. For example, toddlers easily recognise number symbols in the environment on the way to the beach. They learn about size and weight and

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need to do better?

1 July 2022 count past 10. This helps to prepare them for later education in nursery or school. n The childminder has some strategies to support children to behave well. For example, she reminds them to share and 'be gentle'. At times, she praises good behaviour, but this is inconsistent, and her expectations are not always clear. Children are not fully supported to recognise their feelings and use words to discuss their frustrations. As a result, on occasions, the childminder's attention is taken by the challenging behaviour of some children and this disrupts the learning opportunities for others. n The childminder is kind and caring. She notices quickly when children are tired, hungry or need a nappy change and responds quickly to their needs. The childminder supports toddlers' growing independence. For example, they are beginning to use the potty with her help. Children quickly put on boots to go outside. They wash their hands before eating.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with healthy food for snacks and meals, including fish, fruit and vegetables. Although she encourages children to drink and remain hydrated, she provides unhealthy drinks, such as squash. This does not help children to learn to make healthy choices. n Relationships with parents are good. The childminder provides parents with reports of children's progress, including a detailed check of development when a child is two years old. Parents say they and their children are happy. They like the information and photos of their child's day available online.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes paediatric first-aid training to help her know what to do in a medical emergency. She accesses training to help her safeguard children. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate neglect or abuse of children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare or following an allegation against her. The childminder carries out risk assessments, including of outings, and takes action to minimise any risks found. The premises are clean and safe.

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Due date

1 July 2022 improve knowledge and understanding of how children develop and learn, in order to provide a well-sequenced curriculum across all areas of learning, carefully matched to the age and abilities of the children 30/09/2022

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Due date

ensure water is available and accessible for children at all times. 23/07/2022

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should:

n gain a good understanding of how to support children's communication and language development and implement effective teaching to help children make further progress n provide more consistent, positive support when children behave well, to reinforce expectations and help them learn how to manage their own behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551291 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10130906 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 2 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. She holds a suitable level 3 qualification.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, including on a trip to the beach, and considered the impact on learning. n The childminder talked to the inspector about the children and their learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

1 July 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

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