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

The childminder provides a safe and homely environment in which children's learning and happiness is of high importance. Children demonstrated that they are settled and feel safe. They engage in activities with enthusiasm and enjoy the interactions and learning that the childminder provides for them. Children make progress from their starting points, and the childminder demonstrate that she knows children well. She takes into account the children's unique characteristics.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear boundaries and high expectations for children's behaviour. She is calm and kind which positively impacts the way children treat both each other and the resources. Children are well mannered and older children nurture younger children. They willingly take turns and develop meaningful friendships as they play. Children flourish in the childminder's care. She provides a range of quality learning experiences which supports children in the next stage of their learning, such as going to school. Children learn about safety precautions when on outings. They know that they must be aware of traffic when walking near the road. Children chant that they must 'check, check and then check again' before crossing the road.

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The provision is good

Children develop their independence as they self-select from a wide range of resources. They access books which the childminder places throughout her provision. Children have areas where they can quietly play and read stories. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is skilled and professional. She tailors her curriculum to meet children's individual needs. The childminder provides ongoing support and coaching to any assistants she works with. She encourages regular training to promote professional development. The childminder delivers a broad and balanced curriculum during which children receive equal support and attention. n Children develop an understanding of the world and community around them. They go on regular outings to woodlands, the library and the seaside. Children look forward to meeting up in larger groups and mixing with other children. This helps their social skills and helps them to develop an understanding of the diverse world around them. n The childminder provides a large range of activities which are in children's current interests. Children who enjoy dressing up delight in the costumes that are available to them. They race around with their friends in imaginative play.

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need to do better?

Children squeal with delight as the childminder's assistant joins them in dressing up. Strong bonds between staff and children are evident and the sound of laughter is heard throughout the day.

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need to do better?

30 April 2025 n The childminder provides a mixture of child-led and adult-led activities. Generally, she ensures that her intent is meaningful and relevant. However, there are times, during adult-led activities where the childminder does not fully support children's individual next steps. For example, very young children with very little speech are encouraged in a number activity which is beyond their age and stage of development. Despite this, overall children's engagement and enjoyment in activities is high. n Generally, language and literacy are supported well. Stories are read and listened to, and children enjoy songs and rhymes as they play accompanying musical instruments. This effectively supports children's language skills. However, the childminder asks a number of questions at once and does not give children time to process what has been said. As a result, older children do not always have sufficient time to respond. Younger children do not consistently get

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need to do better?

the chance to practise their language skills. n The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children demonstrate independence as they wash and dry their own hands. They are developing a good self-care routine and are learning to recognise when they might need go to the toilet. Children enjoy a snack of healthy fruits and vegetables. They have ongoing opportunities for physical play both inside and outside. n The childminder makes learning interesting and exciting. For example, children read the story of 'The very hungry caterpillar' which the childminder links with the caterpillars that the children will be observing as they transform into butterflies.

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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 adult-led activities precisely target children's next steps in learning, particularly younger children n allow children more time to respond during conversations and extend their early language skills during interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426600 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10398107 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 8 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care for children between 7.45am and 3.45pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides government funded early education places 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 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 inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

30 April 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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30 April 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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