Johnson, Amanda Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 12 May 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children, both inside and outside.  The childminder is particularly skilled at organising activities based on children's current interests that excite them and provoke their curiosity. The children are extremely eager to join in such activities and they develop a real interest in learning.  Children benefit from the exceptionally positive relationships that the childminder has with parents. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's progress and involves them in supporting their children's learning at home.  The childminder is always very interested in what the children have to say, and is an excellent role model to them. She talks to the children in a calm and polite manner that helps them know how to behave and how to make friends. Children gain confidence rapidly, and are settled and happy in their learning.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder gives very high priority to her professional development. She uses her new knowledge skilfully for the children's benefit, such as when planning activities for the younger children.

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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

 take every opportunity to help children to understand their different feelings and emotions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on the children's learning, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's record forms, attendance forms, policies and procedures.  The inspector read a selection of parents' testimonies and spoke to a parent during the inspection to take account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder gains accurate information about children's progress and shares this frequently with parents. She uses her evaluation methods to identify areas for development accurately, and she recognises the need to help children learn more about their feelings. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an exceptional awareness of how to keep children safe and to promote their welfare. She has a detailed understanding of new requirements and gives careful consideration to e-safety. Since her previous inspection, the childminder has made worthwhile changes that have helped maintain her exceptional standards of service, such as developing her wider partnership working. She works extremely well with relevant agencies, including the local children's centre staff, to ensure that families receive appropriate help when needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a deep understanding of each child's stage of development and extends their learning exceptionally skilfully. She quickly recognises when children are not achieving as well as they might and provides the support and guidance that they need to catch up. The childminder focuses on supporting children's language and communication development, recognising its importance in children's early learning. For example, she demonstrates how to speak clearly and is excellent at introducing children to new words. The childminder plans purposeful activities that help children develop their coordination quickly. For example, children concentrate and persevere when they try to pick up small pasta shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children play, explore and are happy, and have extremely strong bonds with the childminder. These relationships develop successfully from the extremely supportive settling-in procedures. Frequent communication with parents helps the childminder understand and meet the children's individual needs and interests so children immerse themselves in play that they enjoy. Children behave extremely well; for example, they help the childminder tidy away toys after playing. Children learn to treat others with kindness and respect. The childminder is highly attentive in helping children to understand how to take care of themselves and to keep themselves safe. Even very young children learn how to sit on chairs safely and to consider whether the outdoor area is slippery.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are ready for the next stage in their learning. Children gain extremely positive attitudes to learning. They become independent rapidly and learn to manage their personal-care needs from an early age. They enjoy making choices in their play, gain valuable social skills, and enjoy taking on small responsibilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114496 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 825069 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 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The childminder's service is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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