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

The childminder greets children warmly as they arrive. Parents are invited in to help their children find their coat peg and hang their coats up. Children know to take their shoes off and put them on the shoe shelf. The childminder creates a welcoming environment, and children quickly settle into the activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder values each child's individual needs and interests and makes sure there are resources available that will capture their attention and engagement. For example, she arranges a variety of resources on shelves in a cupboard that she knows will interest the children. Children know they can access the resources and do so throughout the day. Children freely open the cupboard and choose the things they want to explore. This helps children to be independent in their learning and promotes their curiosity and engagement.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a passion for outdoor learning and regularly takes the children out to the local woodland. Children enjoy exploring the natural environment, finding sticks and throwing them for the childminder's pet dog to fetch. The childminder also takes children on outings to the local animal rescue centre and soft play areas, where they can practise their physical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a breach of requirements. Through a discussion, the childminder has demonstrated that she understands what she needs to notify to Ofsted. Therefore, no further action is required. n The childminder regularly observes and monitors children's development. She uses her assessments to help her plan for children's next steps in learning. For example, the childminder supports older children with their number recognition and promotes this throughout the day. She identifies younger children who need support with their social development, such as making choices. However, this is not consistently implemented. This means the curriculum for younger children is not as strong as it is for older children. n Children demonstrate engagement and a positive attitude toward their learning. Older children take part in counting games. They take their turn to roll a dice

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need to do better?

and move a coloured counter along the board. The childminder helps children to identify the number their counter lands on and to count out the corresponding number of bricks. Children engage for a long period and delight when they compare how many bricks they have to determine the winner. n Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They freely access stories and cuddle up to the childminder as she reads to them. The childminder interacts with children, asking them questions about their own experiences. For

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need to do better?

18 November 2024 example, she asks children if they have visited a coffee shop before, and children talk about having 'babycinos'. n The childminder incorporates a balance of child-initiated play and adult-guided learning throughout the day. Children play very well together and share resources independently. However, during child-initiated play, the childminder does not identify times where she can support children's play and encourage their development further, such as modelling social skills, turn-taking and promoting children's language. n Outside, the childminder talks to children about how to keep warm. She asks them questions about why they need to wear coats. Children watch the childminder carefully and copy her actions, such as jumping up and down, walking on tip toes and jumping to the left and right. This helps to support children's physical development and helps them think about how their bodies

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need to do better?

feel. n Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides. They know what areas of their child's development the childminder is focussing on, and how they can support this further at home. They feel able to raise any concerns they may have about their children's progress and ask any questions. n The childminder has attended various training courses to help her keep up to date on changes and keep her practice current. She is reflective and identifies areas of her practice and knowledge that she feels she would like to improve further.

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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 strengthen practice so that the curriculum for younger children is consistently implemented n support children more effectively during child-led activities, to enhance their interests and extend their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2690689 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10260238 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and works alongside two co-childminders in Uckfield, East Sussex. She operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector took part in a joint observation.

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Inspection activities

18 November 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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