Childminder EY411014

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2016 13 June 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 makes good use of information about what children are learning and achieving at pre-school. For example, she provides challenging activities and outings that complement what children are doing at pre-school.  The childminder interacts skilfully with children and extends their learning. For example, she makes good use of everyday routines, such as snack times, to teach children simple calculation. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children show good levels of independence and confidence. They see to their own personal care needs and help do tasks for the childminder. For example, they help tidy up and prepare their own snacks.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. They exchange relevant information that contributes to children's well-being and learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice successfully and makes changes that benefit children. For example, since the previous inspection she has reorganised her home to

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This provision is good

enable children to play more freely indoors or outdoors whenever they want to.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder does not provide an extensive range of opportunities for children to write for different purposes and increase their early reading skills.  The childminder is not making the most of all opportunities for children to build on their already strong understanding of 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

 provide further innovative ways for children to see and write words and letters, and build on their already strong early reading and writing skills  increase opportunities for children to explore further and find out more about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation form.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps well informed about local safeguarding procedures and attends child protection training. She has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in safeguarding children. The childminder creates a safe environment that enables children to move around safely and independently. The childminder's continuously improving professional development enables her to evaluate and improve children's learning experiences. For example, recent training has increased her skills in supporting children's emotional development and helping them manage their feelings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder provides a wide variety of interesting and stimulating activities that meet children's needs. The childminder works closely with parents to get to know children well. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. For example, she uses children's current interests to build on their skills and learning. The childminder encourages children to take the lead and make decisions. She promotes children's language skills effectively and they become confident talkers. For example, the childminder's good questioning skills encourage children to respond with their thoughts and ideas. The childminder widens children's understanding, for example, by using reference books to extend their knowledge about different topics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring, friendly and supportive. She creates a welcoming environment where children feel at ease, secure and ready to learn. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. Children are happy and well behaved. They develop a strong respect for others and learn to value differences. Children develop a good understanding of how to stay healthy. They enjoy healthy foods and have plenty of exercise. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe to enable them to look after themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for a successful move to school. Children become active learners, for example, when they plan what they are going to do and how they are going to do it. They are keen to join in activities and have fun exploring. Children show a lively interest and concentrate well. They become absorbed in play, such as when they build homes for their toys using wooden blocks. They develop good mathematical skills, such as measuring and comparing lengths. Children develop strong social skills and talk confidently to adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411014 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 822587 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She has a qualification at level 6. The childminder occasionally works with another childminder. She lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder offers care from 4pm to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; from 1pm to 6pm on Wednesday and from 8am to 6pm on Friday, during school term times. During the school summer holiday, she offers care on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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