Childminder 114369

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2015 3 December 2009

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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 provides a stimulating and interesting environment for children to explore. The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and plans purposeful activities that promote all areas of learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder knows children well. She mirrors children's routines at home, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder evaluates her practice and provision effectively. She includes the views of parents and has recently included those of children. This helps her to identify further ways to improve and meet children's current interests.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares information about their children's learning and asks them regularly to contribute their ideas to further support their children's development.  The childminder has strong relationships with children. She talks to them with warmth

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This provision is good

and enthusiasm, and provides constant praise and encouragement, which promotes their self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always enable children to fully explore or extend their understanding during creative activities.  Some resources that children choose to explore do not work effectively.

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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

 improve further the opportunities for children to explore and develop their creative skills as much as they possibly can  ensure all resources are working correctly so that children can explore effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the indoor environment.  The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including policies, suitability documents and risk assessments.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans for children's learning and training she has attended.  The inspector viewed written documentation from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. She encourages children to make independent decisions and provides good extension to enhance their learning experiences. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She attends regular training and network meetings, which keep her knowledge of practice and current legislation up to date. The childminder gains ideas from training she attends to help her improve. For example, she takes photographs of activities that children play with and uses these to evaluate what worked well and what she would change next time.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and links them to the areas of development. The childminder identifies next steps, which she incorporates into the planning. Children make consistently good progress. The childminder monitors children's development effectively, which allows her to identify any gaps in learning. The childminder encourages parents to be part of the monitoring process and share information from home. This helps to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's development. Children benefit from an interesting environment. The childminder uses language suitable for children's ages and children develop a good vocabulary. Children enjoy exploring natural resources and use their senses to discover textures. The childminder provides children with space to develop their large physical skills. For example, children display confidence as they learn to walk up and down the room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and have strong relationships with the childminder. They seek her out for support during play and also for affection. The childminder spends long periods of time playing with children and supporting them. She provides constant praise and encouragement, and children develop high confidence and self-esteem. Children take part in activities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the wider world and different religions and cultures. Children behave well and have a good understanding of what the childminder expects. The childminder develops children's knowledge of good hygiene procedures. For example, they sing specific songs while they wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. Children are confident and willing to have a go at all activities. This helps to prepare them for future learning and, ultimately, their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114369 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 825066 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder operates her service on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.15am until 6pm.

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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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Telephone number

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