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 very happy and settled in this welcoming, homely environment. The childminder works especially hard to make sure every child feels emotionally secure. She takes time to get to know children well when they first start, so they quickly settle in and feel at home. Children show how safe and happy they are with the childminder. They snuggle up with her and willingly invite her into their play and games. For example, they hold out their hands to her when they want to sing 'Row, row, row your boat'. The childminder immediately responds positively and makes the activity fun and engaging. Children squeal with laughter as they join in with the actions.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans interesting activities that take full account of what children are interested in. Children benefit from a good range of exciting activities at home and in the garden. For example, children delight in playing with sand and crunching up cereal in their hands to 'feed' the dinosaurs.

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The provision is good

Children develop good social skills as the childminder creates a calm and consistent daily routine. She gives children plenty of opportunities to make independent choices, such as what they would like to play with or where they would like to play. This helps children develop confidence and to feel listened to and valued. The childminder encourages a very calm and happy environment for children. She praises children highly and celebrates their achievements so that children feel proud of themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very conscientious and offers a professional, well-organised childminding service. She works closely with parents and carers to fully understand every child's needs and shares feedback regularly to make sure learning continues at home. Parents report how happy and settled their children are in the childminder's care. They note the good progress children make in their learning and development, especially in their communication skills. n The childminder plans for children's learning and development well. She makes sure children are consistently challenged and able to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. The childminder prepares younger children well for starting nursery and school. She plans activities to help children learn how to share, take turns and form relationships with others. The childminder uses creative strategies to build children's confidence in making choices. For example, when

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need to do better?

children arrive in the morning, they talk about what they would like to do and use pictures to help them choose. n Children develop a good understanding of how to manage and understand their

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need to do better?

18 September 2024 different emotions. The childminder knows the children well and recognises when they need extra comfort and support. She displays pictures around the home and uses puppets to help children understand and talk about how they are feeling. These strategies encourage children to manage their emotions well. Children begin to regulate their own behaviours and actions in a positive way. n Teaching is consistently good. The childminder is very responsive to children's changing needs and adapts her routine and activities accordingly. She is particularly experienced in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She has completed relevant training in this area to help her to better understand the assessment process for children with SEND. However, she has not yet focused her professional development more specifically to further develop her teaching skills. n The childminder uses everyday activities, such as songs, rhymes and stories, to

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support children's speaking and listening skills. She helps children become confident communicators as she uses signs as well as spoken words. Children copy these signs and quickly make their needs and wishes clearly understood. For example, children learn to confidently sign 'good morning' and use words and signs to say 'please' and 'thank you' in everyday conversations. n The childminder works collaboratively with other professionals involved in children's care. She attends meetings, when necessary, and shares her comprehensive knowledge of children's developmental progress. She demonstrates a strong commitment towards effective partnership working. Assessment information is routinely shared so that teaching is focused on what every child needs. This helps children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n use professional development in an even more focused way to build on and continually improve the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377128 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10355213 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Hastings, East Sussex. The childminder operates term-time only. She offers care for school-age children from 7.30am to 9am, Monday to Friday, and after-school care from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday. Care is offered for early years children from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained how she supports children's learning and development and the procedures she follows to keep children safe. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and evaluated how this supports children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector and involved her in their play ideas. n The inspector took account of the feedback that was provided by parents and carers. n Some documentation was checked, such as the childminder's qualification certificates and proof that adult members of the household have been suitably checked.

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Inspection activities

18 September 2024 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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