Childminder EY439082

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 16 August 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a safe, welcoming environment for children. They freely choose from a wide variety of resources in the well-organised playroom.  Children take part in a wide range of interesting activities based on their interests and needs. They make good progress in their learning.  The childminder makes good use of the local area to support children's understanding of the world around them. For example, children enjoy frequent activities on the beach, which is at the end of the garden.  The childminder promotes children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. For example, she plans the day around children's individual needs and routines.  The childminder works effectively with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's care and learning. For example, she shares details of activities, achievements and ideas that they can do at home to extend children's learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is motivated to develop her skills and knowledge. For example, she has completed a childcare qualification since her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of her assessments of children to monitor their progress as closely as possible and swiftly identify any gaps in learning.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice but has not fully developed rigorous systems for monitoring and evaluating the service she provides.

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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 the monitoring of the overall progress of individuals and groups of children, to identify whether any gaps in achievement are closing as quickly as possible  develop the systems for self-evaluation and reflective practice further, in order to build on good practice and continually raise the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled paperwork including children's records and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps all of the paperwork required for childminding. The childminder makes good use of links with other local early years services, such as the family centre, to keep up with changes and get new ideas. She works closely with other settings that children attend to make sure that children experience a consistent approach; for example, they share information about children's progress and next steps. The childminder is motivated to continually develop her skills, for example, by attending local training. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides. They value the good communication and her professional approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well. She observes them closely and plans activities to build on their interests and skills. She supports children's language and communication development effectively. For example, she talks to children as they play, introduces new words and listens to them carefully. She builds on their interests well. For example, when children remembered a tractor they had seen, she helped them find a book to remind them of what it looked like and what it could do. The childminder gives children time to try things for themselves. For example, she encouraged children to persevere when they found it difficult to fit the bricks together, giving gentle guidance and support. Children were delighted when they successfully made the shape they wanted. The childminder helps children to learn about the wider world. For example, children bring in food and share their different customs and celebrations from home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good relationships with the childminder. She responds to them warmly and offers them lots of praise. She acts as a good role model, encouraging children to treat one another with respect. The childminder supervises children closely. She helps them to learn the skills they need to keep themselves safe. For example, children take part in regular fire drills to help them learn what to do in an emergency. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, children enjoy nutritious snacks and remember that they need to wash their hands before they eat. Children play outside every day in the garden, on the beach or go for local walks. They have fun in the fresh air and benefit from regular exercise, as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their starting points. They become more confident and independent and behave well. They learn to share and take turns. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439082 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 986330 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 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Selsey in West Sussex. She cares for children each weekday throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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