Childminder EY480234

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 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 provides a well-organised and welcoming home environment for children. She checks her home and garden thoroughly each day to help ensure that children can play safely.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder plans the day effectively to support their emotional well-being.  Children take part in a wide range of interesting activities. They easily choose from the wide variety of resources inside and in the garden. They make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents and welcomes them into her home.  The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and shows a strong commitment to developing her skills. For example, she is currently studying towards a relevant childcare qualification.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully extended systems for using her good assessments of children's development to monitor their progress even more precisely over time.  The childminder does not make full use of all opportunities to support parents further to extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 develop the use of assessments further to monitor children's learning even more precisely over time, to help promptly address any gaps in their development and support rapid progress  review the strategies used to support parents to extend further their children's learning at home.

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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 documents, including children's records.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read questionnaires completed by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She is well organised and the records she keeps are detailed and up to date. The childminder makes good use of links with other childminders and opportunities for training and development, to keep up with changes and get new ideas. She invites feedback from parents regularly to help her monitor her service. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas where she can make further improvements. For instance, she has adapted how she shares daily information with different parents to ensure this fits in with their individual needs and preferences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents before children start, to help her get to know them well. She observes children and develops a good understanding of their interests and abilities. She builds on children's learning well. For instance, she introduced new tools and materials for children to experiment with when they became engrossed in making patterns with paint. The childminder encourages children to persevere with tasks and solve problems for themselves. She makes good use of everyday activities and routines to encourage children's learning. For example, she counts with them at snack time and they spot letters all around them in the environment. She supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For instance, she talks and sings with children as they play, asks questions and introduces new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has warm and caring relationships with children. She acts as a good role model and offers them gentle guidance and praise. Children behave well and become familiar with the daily routines quickly. Children develop good personal care skills. For example, they remember to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder helps children to learn useful skills to help keep them safe. For example, she encourages them to think about whether the floor is safe when it gets wet and decide what to do to make it safer. Children have fun playing outside every day; for instance, they practise their physical skills playing ball games or enjoy a walk in the woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They become more independent and make decisions about their play. For example, they choose resources for themselves and pour their own water when they want a drink. Children communicate confidently and develop good social skills. They count and recognise numbers as they play, and solve simple problems. They are well prepared for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480234 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 992349 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 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children each weekday 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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