Childminder EY492219

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 monitors children's progress carefully and addresses gaps in their learning competently. She raises concerns in a timely manner with parents and agencies. They work effectively together to help individual children catch up in their development. All children make good progress.  The childminder makes good use of children's interests to engage and challenge them further. Children are well motivated and have an enjoyable time as they learn.  Children behave well and share resources with their friends. They are independent and take on responsibilities without being asked by an adult. For example, they help put the water bottles out for their friends at snack time.  Since registration, the childminder and co-minder have established a good working partnership. They are very reflective and evaluate their planning and activities effectively. They make changes that improve children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have access to a wide range of materials and resources to help develop their sensory experiences in different ways.  The childminder is not always making the most of opportunities for children to explore and learn more about the natural world.

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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 opportunities for children to explore and investigate a wider range of sensory experiences  increase opportunities for children to strengthen their understanding of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has a child protection concern. She ensures that her assistant is suitable to work with children and has a good understanding of what is expected. The childminder improves her skills and practice, for example, by doing research and accessing training. She implements ideas she gains from other professionals, such as speech therapists. For example, the childminder's new behaviour management strategies enable children to express their feelings and cope with frustration in an appropriate way.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She involves parents in the learning process at home and this contributes to children's continuing progress. The childminder observes and assesses children effectively. She identifies learning priorities and focuses well on extending children's learning further. The childminder interacts skilfully with children. She helps them develop good communication skills. For example, she listens to children and encourages them to share their experiences. The childminder successfully reinforces children's awareness of letter sounds, for example, when they play with a toy laptop. Children enjoy exploring different forms of technology and finding out how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. Children form strong emotional bonds with her. They show a strong sense of belonging and security as they move around the setting. Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. Children thoroughly enjoy playing outside and develop good physical skills. For example, they run and chase bubbles, and make cakes out of soil. Children develop a good awareness of how to stay safe. For example, the childminder reminds them what might happen if they continue to take a particular course of action.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for school. Children are confident speakers who join in enthusiastically with group activities, such as circle times. They concentrate well and listen to adults. Children have strong social skills and develop a respect for others. They play happily with their friends as well as being able to play on their own. Children become absorbed in their favourite activities, such as imaginary play. They like to explore and investigate for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492219 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1025121 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder regularly works with another childminder and occasionally with an assistant. She lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. She receives funding for 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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