Childminder EY445071

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 15 October 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 is skilled at extending children's early language and communication development. For example, he repeats children's speech and teaches them new words.  Children behave well and form warm and secure relationships with the childminder. They are happy and confident, and understand how to share and respect each other's feelings and ideas.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. He keeps them well informed about children's welfare and learning. He works well with parents to help them support their children's learning at home and in the setting.  Children enjoy playing with the wide range of resources the childminder provides. He plans enjoyable activities based on children's interests and abilities. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reviews his provision effectively to help him improve his practice. He identifies strengths and weaknesses and uses this information to help him focus on

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give enough time for children to respond to the questions he asks them, to help develop their thinking skills further.  The childminder does not always make use of all opportunities to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles further.

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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

 give children more time to think about and respond to questions that support the development of their critical thinking skills  provide more opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection, and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to improving the experiences and learning opportunities for children. For example, he recently reorganised the indoor environment to add a new interactive area for children to explore different sounds. The childminder uses a variety of different ways to help him develop and improve his knowledge. For example, he discusses best practice with other professionals and researches new ideas to make children's learning enjoyable. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. He confidently knows how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively. This contributes to maintaining children's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's development closely. He regularly observes their play and plans activities that interest them and build on their skills. For example, children enjoy investigating ice and experimenting with how they can use tools to break it. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills very effectively. He counts with children throughout their play and encourages them to name the colours they see. The childminder supports children effectively in leading their own play and extends their learning. For example, he joins in playing with hoops in the garden and demonstrates new skills for children to try.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home where their emotional and physical well-being is well supported. The childminder gently encourages children's good behaviour and sets clear expectations. Children happily help to tidy away toys and use good manners. The childminder praises and encourages children consistently and builds their self-esteem and confidence. For example, children delight in breaking toy animals free from ice. Children have access to plenty of fresh air and are given regular opportunities for physical exercise, for example, in the childminder's stimulating garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for school. They enjoy learning and are well motivated in their chosen play. They eagerly join in with activities and are willing to have a go and learn new skills. For example, they learn how to use pipettes to squirt water from the melted ice. Children become increasingly independent, for example, as they help to prepare their own snacks. They make decisions and choices about what they want to do and enjoy managing their own self-care needs. Children communicate well and enjoy investigating nature in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445071 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1059268 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 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. He lives in Chichester, in West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children between 7.30am and 5.30pm each weekday, all year. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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