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 are warmly welcomed into the setting. The childminder has a friendly and encouraging manner, which supports children to settle well so that they are ready to learn. Children feel safe and secure and ready to investigate the wide range of activities that is available. They are confident to approach a visitor to the home and invite her to play. The childminder's communication with the children is meaningful and significant. Children feel listened to and valued. They know that their opinions matter.

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The provision is good

Children become engrossed in stories and develop a love of books. The childminder reads to children in a way that excites and encourages them to ask questions. Children cuddle close to the childminder, and they jointly talk about the characters in books. The childminder supports children to name and discuss their feelings. They talk about what it's like to feel sad or excited. As a result of conversations such as these, children learn to recognise and regulate their own feelings.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They are polite and kind to each other. Older children include younger children in their games and ask, 'Would you like me to find something for you to play with?' The childminder is an excellent role model. She ensures that children follow the rules. For example, children know that they must sit at the table to eat and to not run inside the house.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is very good. Parents speak very highly of the quality of care and education that the childminder provides. They mention that the childminder provides targeted support for their children and detailed feedback on their children's development. Parents say that their children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's house. They appreciate that the childminder is warm and loving towards their children. n The intention for children's learning is generally well thought out and sequenced. However, group-time activities do not always meet the learning needs for all children effectively. For example, during a painting activity, the childminder gave most of her attention to older, more articulate children. As a result, she did not notice when younger children's learning could be extended further. n The childminder has effective knowledge on how to support children with special

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educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She is aware of the importance of early intervention and has recently undertaken additional training so that all children, including those with SEND, have full access to the curriculum and make the best possible progress in their learning. n Children form very strong bonds and secure attachments with the childminder. These are demonstrated in the way that children respond throughout the day.

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need to do better?

31 August 2023 They eagerly share information about their home life, and the childminder develops a good knowledge of the children and their families. Children are keen to cuddle and sit on the lap of the childminder, saying 'I love you' to her. n The childminder is skilled at using every opportunity to introduce maths and literacy into children's play. For example, children are encouraged to count the play vegetables in the home corner. She challenges children to think about the size of the drink bottles that they are holding. Young children learn the language of 'bigger' and 'smaller' and then use these concepts in their self-directed play. n The childminder gathers as much information as possible from parents about children's existing knowledge. This information is used effectively to plan activities that include children's current interests, such as dinosaurs, cutting with scissors and dancing. The childminder carefully observes children to support

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them to make links to their previous learning and understanding. n Children have a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. During role play and snack time, there are plenty of discussions about foods that are healthy. Children are keen to share their experiences of a recent trip to the dentist. They tell the inspector that, 'Too much sugar can hurt your teeth.' Children are very physically active. They enjoy regular visits to the wider local community to meet other children and benefit from trips to the library, the local parks and the beach and a journey on a bus. They become very animated when they recall these adventures and talk about where they would like to go next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She has an effective understanding of the relevant safeguarding policies and procedures and how to report concerns. The childminder takes part in regular child protection training and can identify signs and symptoms of abuse, including extreme views and behaviours. She knows the actions to take if an allegation is made against her. The childminder ensures that children have an awareness of road safety and how to keep themselves safe. For example, children know that they must walk holding the pushchair when they are near a road. They understand that they must stay close to the childminder and listen to what she says.

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should:

n improve small-group activities to enable quieter children to be more consistently encouraged to actively contribute and make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495510 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10301671 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Eastbourne in East Sussex. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provider. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intent with the inspector. n The inspector observed the childminder during a pre-planned activity. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector considered the views of parents and children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at various documents, including a paediatric first-aid certificate and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

31 August 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

31 August 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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