Childminder EY360450

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2016 9 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has a kind, caring nature and understands the different learning styles of children. She develops close bonds with children, supporting their inquisitive characters and encouraging them to explore.  The childminder accurately observes and assesses children's learning. All children, including those with special educational needs and English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder effectively shares information about children's learning and development progress. This helps parents to continue children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively evaluates her provision and takes into account the views of children and parents. Improvements to the provision, such as a recently installed playhouse in the garden, keep children motivated and eager to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has identified the need to develop her knowledge and skills even further to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.  The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities to help children learn about diversity and the world around them.

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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

 use every opportunity to build on good teaching skills to enhance children's outcomes even further  provide more opportunities for children to learn about different cultures, diversity and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home that she uses for childminding, and observed the impact of teaching on children's enjoyment, learning and development.  The inspector spoke with parents to gain an understanding of their views.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about their practice and the impact on children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters and has effective procedures to protect children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and works effectively with parents and other professionals to help close those gaps. The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children enjoy a broad range of learning opportunities relevant to their stages of development. For example, younger children build towers and play with puzzles, while older children explore the properties of strawberry plants and apple trees in the garden. The childminder completes regular statutory training, such as first aid and safeguarding. She uses her membership of a childminding organisation to keep up to date with new legislation and childcare issues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains accurate information from parents when children start, including information about their interests and learning styles, to enable her to tailor activities. For example, children can choose to play indoors or outside as they can move freely between the two. The childminder encourages children's emerging independence and instinctively knows when to intervene and when to let them investigate on their own, have a go and be creative. For example, the childminder extends children's learning as they play outside in cars by asking where they might find petrol. Effective questioning, such as this, prompts children to play independently, make links and develop their own ideas. The childminder promotes children's language well, including those for whom English is an additional language. For example, she uses familiar words in the children's home languages and visual timetables and pictures to show the resources or activities available.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play calmly and behave well. She is a good role model, using positive language and encouraging children to develop positive attitudes and behaviour. The childminder helps children to understand each other's differences. For example, she looks through photographs of the children with them, chatting about their different clothes, hair and eyes. The childminder encourages healthy eating and helps children to understand which foods are healthy. Children enjoy physical play outside and on regular outings. For example, children enjoy feeding the ducks and walking by the canal.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and make good progress. They take comfort in the secure attachments they have with the childminder. They listen intently and follow instructions well. They are prepared well for their next stages in learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360450 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1049010 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Chichester, West Sussex. The childminder works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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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