Childminder in East Sussex

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children arrive full of smiles and settle quickly in the childminder's welcoming home. They easily follow the clear routines. Children benefit greatly from the opportunity to play and learn using the Hungarian language that they speak at home. They display high levels of confidence. Babies and children form close relationships with the childminder and her assistants, who give consistent attention, praise and encouragement. They go to them for cuddles and chat happily about their experiences. Children show a strong sense of belonging to the 'family' group; they feel valued and nurtured. They follow the adults' example of respect and care. Children look after each other and enjoy the company of their friends. They behave very well.

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The provision is good

Children are very motivated by the challenging activities on offer. They are inquisitive learners and concentrate well. For example, children carefully examine different grapes using magnifying glasses. They describe the feel, colours, shapes and weight. Older children learn about different shades of green as they draw and paint pictures of them. Children's learning and speech are extended by the childminder's timely questions in Hungarian and English. Children listen carefully, think and respond well, showing their good understanding. All children make good progress. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education in nursery or school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and assistants ensure children thoroughly enjoy their play and learning. Children eagerly choose their own play, explore and find out how things work. For example, they persevere as they fit counting shapes to peg boards. They develop their physical skills and use their imagination as they dress up and excitedly move to music. Babies learn to control their bodies as they join in the dancing. n The childminder and assistants monitor children's learning and development and know them very well. They plan activities to help ensure children are making progress. Group activities are changed to include the younger children who are keen to have a go. However, the childminder focuses group activities on the needs and interests of the older children. At times, there is insufficient focus given to younger children's interests. As a result, they are not always fully engaged in learning. n The childminder supports children to understand a healthy lifestyle. For example,

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she provides nourishing, home-cooked meals that include fruit and vegetables. Children choose what they would like to eat and learn to feed themselves. They understand why they need to wash their hands before and after eating. Children have daily fresh air and exercise in the garden where they enjoy a range of

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15 September 2022 physical activities, such as jumping on the trampoline or climbing. n The childminder and assistants quickly identify children who may need additional support. They work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, to help meet children's needs. The childminder has a strong relationship with the schools and nurseries that children also attend. This enables her to provide a continuity of care and to talk to staff about children's use of English in other settings. n Parents say the setting is a valued part of the local Hungarian community. The childminder and assistants form trusting relationships with families. They support parents with ideas and resources for learning at home. They help parents manage milestones, such as potty training. The childminder shares regular information about children's progress, including a detailed report when they are two-years old. n The childminder gives advice and guidance to help her assistants gain further

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qualifications and to raise the quality of teaching even further. She considers their well-being, shares the workload and ensures they understand their roles and responsibilities. The childminder and her assistants work very well together as a happy team. n The childminder is experienced but still works hard to continue to continually update her skills and knowledge. For example, she has attended training to gain specific skills to support vulnerable children to express themselves through drawing. The childminder shares experiences and new ideas at regular meetings with other early years professionals. She seeks regular feedback from parents about her provision and acts on their suggestions, such as adding a mud kitchen to the garden.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and assistants understand their responsibility to keep children safe. They access safeguarding training every year to help ensure they have up-to- date knowledge. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She ensures the premises are clean, well maintained and secure. The childminder completes risk assessments on her home and garden. The childminder and assistants work together to help ensure the children are well supervised and to minimise accidents. The childminder and one assistant are first- aid trained so that they can deal quickly with a medical emergency.

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should:

n strengthen the planning of activities for babies and toddlers to help ensure a more precise focus on the learning needs and interests of younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449226 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10228689 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 8 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Peacehaven, East Sussex. She operates on Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm, throughout the year, except for the month of August. She works with two assistants, of whom one is her husband. The childminder and assistants are qualified to level 3 or above. The childminder, assistants and children have Hungarian as their home language and mostly speak Hungarian in the setting.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder and assistants talked to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation of the assistant and a group of children. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation and checked the suitability of adults working with the children.

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Inspection activities

15 September 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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