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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thrive in this welcoming, homely environment. The childminder has a very kind and caring manner. She interacts with children in a gentle way and helps them to feel safe and secure. Babies flourish in her care. They respond happily to the childminder's engagement with them. For example, when babies gaze at themselves in a small mirror, the childminder cuddles them closely and points out their different facial features. She uses simple words as she points to 'eyes', 'nose' and 'hair', and babies respond by smiling at her and maintaining their interest.

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The provision is good

Children behave well, as the childminder sets clear expectations. She encourages children to form friendships with others and to listen and respect what their peers do and say. There are simple house rules that are displayed with pictures so that children remember what is expected and follow these easily.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well. She plans activities she knows will interest them and build on their learning. This enables children to develop their knowledge and continue to make good progress in their learning and development. For example, children become increasingly confident in taking care of their own needs. The childminder works closely with parents and makes routines, such as toilet training, fun so that children quickly become ready for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses daily routine activities and the changing seasons to fully support children's learning and development. For example, as part of the current topic of autumn, children learn about what happens in the natural environment at this time of year. They go to the woods to collect conkers and find coloured leaves. The childminder provides objects depicting the season for children to look at and study closely to encourage their learning. For example, she displays a picture showing the inside of a pumpkin and teaches children the different parts, such as 'pulp', 'skin' and 'seeds'. This helps to broaden children's knowledge and use of a wider range of words. n Teaching is good, and the childminder knows the children's individual next steps well. She plans for this carefully. For example, she fully understands the developmental stages babies progress through before they are ready for walking

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need to do better?

and standing unaided. She provides time for children to practise the relevant skills they need. She skilfully places objects for babies to reach out for and explore during 'tummy time'. Babies learn to roll over and sit up unaided as the childminder supports them to manage this in a caring, gentle and nurturing way. Babies respond positively and beam with delight when they achieve something new.

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need to do better?

15 October 2024 n The childminder delivers a well-designed curriculum. She has a strong focus on outdoor learning and offers children plenty of opportunities to explore the natural environment. Children visit the beach, forest and local farmland regularly. The childminder helps children study nature. She teaches children where to find specific fungi and learn their individual names. Older children remember these complex names. They demonstrate how much they have understood as they confidently identify and name different fungi in books and pictures. n The childminder offers a professional service. She has embarked on a programme of regular training to increase her skills and knowledge. She regularly reflects on her practice and has high expectations for what she wants to achieve. However, she has not yet fully developed some aspects of her programme, such as support for children's oral health. Systems are in place to

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need to do better?

address these areas but it is too soon to fully measure the impact this enhanced level of provision has on children's learning overall. n The childminder has a clear vision. She creates an environment where 'children eat knowledge, ready to grow their wings and fly off to their next adventure.' She plans her provision well so that children become active, curious and confident learners. The childminder makes sure any gaps in their learning close before they move on to school.

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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 which puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop further the use of professional development opportunities to continue to enrich the curriculum and strengthen the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2677545 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10360097 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Seaford, East Sussex. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, term time only. She provides funded early years education for children aged from nine months.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the childminder about how they keep children safe and plan for their individual learning needs. n The childminder explained how she organises her service and plans her early years curriculum. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and checked they were safe. n Some written feedback provided by parents was viewed. n Children interacted with the inspector during the visit.

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Inspection activities

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

15 October 2024 15 October 2024 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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