Childminder 114493

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2015 9 June 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a very thoughtful and professional approach to her work with children. Her strong values are evident in all of her work with children, parents and colleagues.  The childminder is a skilled teacher and has a strong understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes very accurate and precise observations of children's progress.  Children benefit from a very secure bond with the childminder who is a very good key person. The childminder knows children's individual needs very well and provides very responsive care. This promotes children's emotional development.  Children enjoy their play and are happy, independent learners. Outcomes for children's learning are good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Babies and young children have limited opportunities to use all of their senses to explore and investigate.  The childminder does not plan the outdoor area to cover all areas of learning for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the provision for babies and young children to explore and investigate using their senses  enhance the provision in all areas of learning for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a range of documentation.  The inspector and childminder discussed children's learning and progress in the observed play activities.  The inspector read letters from parents to gather their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder refreshes her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding regularly, and knows what action to take should she have concerns about a child. The childminder is very experienced and welcomes training opportunities to consolidate and extend her knowledge. For example, training has reinforced her understanding of how children learn about diversity and equality. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to help her evaluate and improve her provision. As a result, she continually adapts her learning environment to meet children's needs. The childminder is proactive in sharing relevant information with children's other carers and day-care settings children also attend, which means that children benefit from consistent care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and parents work together to establish children's abilities and learning needs when children first start. The childminder uses early observations and very precise analysis of children's language, physical, social and emotional skills to help her identify their next steps in learning. She then plans a wide range of interesting activities to engage children in good quality play and learning. The childminder reviews children's progress regularly and talks with parents to include what children are learning at home. This builds a strong partnership in support of children's development. Children have great fun exploring different activities and develop a strong interest in all kinds of play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a wide range of good quality toys and equipment stored within easy reach of children, so they can be independent in deciding what and how to play. Children enjoy exploring and they quickly become confident and well motivated to play and learn. She talks with children about eating healthily, and they grow and harvest food from the garden or help to shop for meals. The childminder also takes children on regular outings in her neighbourhood for outdoor play and activities. Children develop good physical skills and know what helps them to keep healthy. The childminder has clear behaviour management strategies and actively promotes children's good sharing and turn-taking. Children learn to value each other following the childminder's calm and respectful manner.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well within the typical range of development for their age and stage of learning. Children with additional needs catch up on new skills rapidly and make steady progress. All children acquire good skills for their future learning, such as at pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114493 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 839935 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Horsham, West Sussex. She works Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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