Childminder EY431971

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2016 2 February 2012

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder forms strong, nurturing relationships with all children in her care. She is kind and welcoming, which helps children learn to become confident and feel safe.  The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress. She finds out children's starting points and regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress.  Children's good health is extremely well promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, inside and outside.  Children regularly mix with others at community groups and develop the social skills they need to successfully interact in different situations. They develop positive behaviours and attitudes that promote tolerance and mutual respect for each other.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. This promotes high levels of continuity in children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works very closely with other childminders to raise the quality of her practice and outcomes for children. For example, she attends training and applies her learning successfully to improving children's experiences and support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not see an increasing amount of words and phrases in the learning environment.  Children do not have sufficient opportunities to develop an interest in technology

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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

 build on opportunities for children for children to recognise an increasing number of familiar words and phrases  explore ways in which children can learn more about and use technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a range of paperwork, including children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder completes regular training to help her to continue developing her practice. For example, a recent seminar on improving transition to primary school for children enabled her to support a family during the transition period. She also shares good practice with other childminders. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She has successfully addressed the areas for improvement identified at her last inspection. For example, she has developed the outdoors area to enhance children's experiences and understanding of the natural world. Regular, detailed communication with all parents and carers ensures that children have very good support and continuity of care and learning. The childminder reviews children's progress carefully to help her to identify any support that may be needed. Her close attention to individual learning plans means that all

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

children receive support to help them to continue to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses regular, detailed assessments of the children's abilities to plan next steps in learning to stretch and challenge them. She provides engaging activities that encourage the children to explore and investigate. The childminder asks questions that help inspire the children to respond and to enjoy learning. The childminder provides children with a wide variety of activities indoors and outdoors. Their imagination and creativity are promoted well. Children are fascinated as they observe the change as colours blend when their drawings are placed in water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder builds outstanding relationships with children. She carefully meets their needs and interests, and praises them for their achievements. This has an exceptionally positive impact on children's emotional well-being. The childminder is an outstanding role model. Children behave exceptionally well, creating a vibrant and happy atmosphere for all. They spontaneously use good manners and demonstrate extremely secure friendships with each other. Children thrive as their physical well-being is very well promoted. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals and talks to children about healthy lifestyles. This helps to promote their good health. Children benefit from extensive opportunities to play and learn outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points. Children are enthusiastic learners and happily engage in the activities provided for them. They are very well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431971 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 823739 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Shoreham, She operates her service all year round from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of funding for free early 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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