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 thrive in the childminder's home. They arrive in the morning with smiles on their faces and quickly engage in a variety of activities. Children feel safe and secure. They invite the inspector to share a new toy and show curiosity about the visitor to the childminder's home. Children demonstrate a desire to learn. For example, very young children explore sensory items, shaking them to create a noise. Older children play with ice and learn new language, such as 'scoop' and 'crash'.

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The provision is good

Children are very well behaved. They share toys and demonstrate that they understand that it is important to take turns. Children have good listening skills and happily follow instructions. For example, children help tidy away after a snack. They beam with pride when the childminder praises them for being so helpful. Children display good attitudes to their learning. For instance, they find ways to make a car track higher to make a truck go faster. They say 'whoosh!' and smile, showing a clear sense of achievement.

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The provision is good

Children make independent choices about their play. They explore exciting activities which capture their interests. For example, children show fascination as they try to fit a variety of shaped pots together. They persevere and manoeuvre the pots so that they fit inside each other. While they play, children learn new words such as 'square' and triangle'.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is strong. Parent enthuse that they are thrilled with the quality of education and care that the childminder offers to their children. They mention how the childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language by providing picture cards to use at home. Parents comment that they appreciate the support that the childminder gives with encouraging their children with toothbrushing. n Children enjoy a range of experiences that support language. They point to cards with pictures and words on them. This helps children to recognise that print carries meaning. The childminder provides a detailed narrative as children play. She correctly repeats sounds with them and talks to the children when changing their nappies. n Mathematics is used in everyday play. The childminder encourages children to understand mathematical language as she counts, names shapes and talks about sizes during activities. Children learn about 'more' and 'less', as they scoop

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ice into containers. n As a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder is focused on building children's speech and social skills. For instance, children visit local play

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8 February 2023 groups with other childminders' children. They have ample opportunities to interact with other children. Outings to the library, the zoo and a sensory room support children's learning through play and hands-on experiences. n The childminder very effectively supports healthy lifestyles. Children have many opportunities for physical play in the childminder's garden and during trips to the park and play area. During routines, such as snack and lunchtime, children learn about what foods are good for their bodies. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder is skilled at planning stimulating activities based on children's interests. However, on some occasions during play, the childminder does not give instructions clearly and this is confusing for children. Consequently, they are not always sure what the childminder is expecting them to do. n The childminder gets to know the individual children well. She has a good

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understanding of what makes each child unique. The childminder skilfully pitches her curriculum toward the varying abilities and interests of each individual child. She is knowledgeable about the processes to follow if she should have concerns about a child's development, which includes liaising with outside professionals. n The childminder looks after children's emotional health. She talks about feelings and anticipates when children might potentially become upset. Children seek comfort and reassurance with the childminder. The childminder responds by cuddling children and attempts to identify why they may be feeling sad. Children show kindness towards each other, and the childminder role models this extremely well. n Children are developing skills that they will need for the next stage of their learning. The childminder gives children lots of praise for being independent or being focused on their learning. For example, young children hold up animals for

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the childminder to name. Children listen intently and attempt to say new words, such as 'polar bear' and 'penguin'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She knows the signs that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm and how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder completes ongoing risk assessments to help her provide a safe environment for children in her home and when on outings. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns that a family has been exposed to extreme views and behaviours, or to county lines.

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should:

n provide more consistent support for children to understand what is expected of

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8 February 2023 them during activities and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467038 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10264333 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 5 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector took account of the written and verbal views of the parents. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

8 February 2023 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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8 February 2023 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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