Mackenzie, Pipa

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to settle well and places a strong focus on their happiness. For example, there are warm and trusting relationships between the childminder and the children. Children are confident in this welcoming setting. They are happy to engage with visitors, secure in the knowledge that they are in a safe environment. Relationships between the childminder and the children are warm and trusting. Children climb on the childminder's knee for a reassuring cuddle. Children understand the need to share and take turns. For instance, they pass beaters to enable younger children to play on the xylophone. At other times, they share the toy tipper trucks, making sure that they have one each. Children respond positively to the high expectations the childminder has for their behaviour. They follow established routines. For example, after snack, they put their bowls in the sink. Children are encouraged to be independent. For instance, all children can

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The provision is good

access activities of their choice as resources are clearly labelled, using words and pictures. Older children manage their self-care and all children feed themselves, using age-appropriate cutlery. Children are encouraged to eat healthily and to understand the importance of good oral hygiene.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children build on their learning sequentially. For example, when children can recognise common colours, she plans an activity to mix colours in order to create new ones, such as purple.

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need to do better?

n Parents are pleased with the service the childminder offers. When they register their child, they provide relevant information to enable the childminder to meet the needs of the children, including dietary requirements. Parents share their child's likes and dislikes with the childminder. They appreciate the childminder's flexibility should they need to drop off or pick their children up at different times. Parents are well informed about the activities their children engage in during their time with the childminder. n The childminder plans interesting activities that are based on children's interests. She monitors children's progress and provides additional opportunities to extend their learning. For example, as children sort toy dinosaurs by colour, they wonder what the name of a particular dinosaur is. The childminder uses a book about dinosaurs and works with the children to discover the name. This helps

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children to make good progress. n The childminder provides good support to help children to develop their physical skills. They visit the local park, where they can play on the swings and climb. In the garden, children use age-appropriate bicycles and ride-on toys. There are suitable resources to support very young children who are learning to walk independently. Children benefit from excursions to the local woods, where they

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need to do better?

7 July 2023 can explore the natural world. n The childminder speaks to children clearly. This helps children to pronounce words correctly. The childminder encourages children to ask and answer questions, which helps to support their speech and language. However, at times, she does not give children enough time to formulate their thoughts into a response before she asks another question or provides an answer. n The childminder introduces young children to different sounds. For example, she mimics animal noises and teaches them how to make loud and soft sounds when using musical instruments. For older children, she has a range of materials, including books and posters, to help them learn the sounds that letters make. This helps to prepare children for early reading. n Outside, children have access to a range of different natural textures, such as sand, water and soil. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage

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children's learning through sensory experiences. As a result, children do not fully engage their senses during their play. n The childminder has worked with external professionals to improve her practice. For instance, her record-keeping is now more thorough. The childminder reflects on her practice. She has completed training in the observation and assessment of children as they play and learn, to further improve her skills and knowledge. n There are strong links between the childminder and other settings that children attend. With the permission of parents, the childminder shares information with other providers to ensure that education and care are consistent. n The childminder supports children's early understanding of mathematical language and concepts effectively. She names common shapes and their properties as children try to fit them into a shape sorter. The childminder helps children to complete simple puzzles. This helps young children to develop their

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Through recent training, the childminder has ensured that her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She can identify the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm, including those relating to radicalisation or county lines. The childminder knows who she should inform if she has any concerns or suspicions about a child's safety or welfare. She checks her premises daily to ensure that they are safe for children to use. The childminder ensures that children are familiar with fire evacuation procedures.

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should:

n allow children time to think about their response to a question before asking

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should:

7 July 2023 another question or giving them an answer n provide further support for children's sensory development, indoors and outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424741 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10253956 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 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Netherfield, East Sussex. She operates for most of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk of the premises. She explained the thinking behind the learning experiences she had planned. n The childminder and the inspector observed children as they played, and they discussed the learning that was taking place. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her safeguarding responsibilities and viewed documents relating to safety and suitability. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of parents' views from questionnaires they had completed.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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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Inspection activities

7 July 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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