Childminder in East Sussex

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

From a young age, children develop exceptional levels of confidence and a very positive attitude towards learning. The childminder inspires children to become curious, interested and inquisitive about the world around them. For example, older children ask questions, such as 'What is gravity?' The childminder responds to this positively and uses relevant, age-appropriate resources to help children find out more. Children show how extremely happy and settled they feel. Younger children snuggle up with the childminder and her assistants as they sing songs together and look at books, creating a cosy, nurturing environment.

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The provision is outstanding

Babies use their emerging communication skills to convey their needs and wishes easily. The childminder knows the children exceedingly well. She plans precisely for their different interests and provides activities she knows will help to support children's ongoing development. This contributes highly effectively towards the excellent levels of progress children make in their learning. It prepares them exceptionally well for starting school.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave well as the childminder uses clear and consistent strategies. She praises children highly and actively celebrates their achievements and unique qualities. This helps to build children's self-esteem and enables them to feel exceptionally good about themselves. Younger children are gently reminded how to share and take turns as they play. This encourages children to confidently form positive relationships with others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a professional, well-organised service. She plans her routine carefully to take account of the ages, interests and developmental ability of the children she is looking after. For example, she meticulously selects the groups she takes children to, in order that they gain fully from the play and learning experiences on offer. n The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder observes the children closely and skilfully supports their learning as they play. For example, as younger children explore toys that pop up when pressed, they initially find it tricky to make the buttons pop. However, the childminder encourages children to adopt a 'can-do' attitude and keep on trying until they succeed. Consequently, younger children develop perseverance and the motivation to keep on trying. This determination supports children well in their learning and development. n Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder is vigilant in supervising

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children closely, and she has rigorous risk assessments in place for all outings and areas of her practice. In public places, children become very aware of possible dangers. For example, older children know they must be able to see the

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3 March 2025 childminder at all times to ensure that they stay safe. n The childminder plans a broad and rich curriculum that builds on children's knowledge. She uses practical play activities to skilfully cover all areas of learning. For example, as she reads the story of 'The very hungry caterpillar', she incorporates simple counting activities and introduces younger children to new words to repeat. As younger children develop their language skills, she tunes-in to them well and recognises what their non-verbal gestures mean. For instance, she clearly knows which books children particularly enjoy. She helps them to choose independently from the bookshelf and helps them find their favourite ones. n The childminder is dedicated towards her ongoing professional development. She attends many professional networking events and training sessions. She supervises any assistants she works with closely. The childminder ensures that

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all mandatory training, and additional training, is regularly completed to continually enhance the level of provision she provides. n Parents confirm how happy they are and the positive learning experiences children benefit from. The childminder communicates clearly with parents. She keeps them informed about children's daily activities and the progress they make. Parents describe the childminder as going 'above and beyond' in the care of their children, and they commend the homely, family environment she offers.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500592 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10368201 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. Funding is accepted for the provision of free early years education for children aged one, two and three years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed areas of the home used for childminding and talked to the childminder about how she keeps children safe. n The childminder explained how she organises her curriculum and how she plans for children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant and evaluated how they teach children and support their learning. n Children interacted with the inspector as they played. n Feedback from parents was gathered and taken into consideration. n The inspector checked some documentation, including confirmation of suitability checks of all those who work with children and live in the home.

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Inspection activities

3 March 2025 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

3 March 2025 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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