Childminder 114278

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 25 September 2015

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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 made significant improvements since her last inspection. Assessments of children's learning clearly identify their stage of development and enable the childminder to identify any gaps in learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. She talks to them daily and shares their children's assessments and journals. The childminder values parents' input and uses it to inform her future planning.  Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. They interact confidently and enjoy including the childminder in their play. Children behave well and are developing a good understanding of taking responsibility for themselves.  Children have lots of opportunities to develop their knowledge of the wider world and to develop their physical well-being. For example, they regularly visit toddler groups, play parks and other places of interest, such as farms and the beach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always recognise when to allow children more time to consider their thoughts to respond to her questions.  The childminder occasionally leads activities too much, reducing the opportunities for children to make decisions.

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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

 allow children enough time to consider information during conversations  improve opportunities to encourage children to try tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and jointly considered the impact of activities on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including children's assessments, risk assessments and policies.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and what she would do if she had concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder helps children remain safe while in her care. For example, she risk assesses her home and outings that children attend. The childminder is committed to keeping up to date with changes in legislation and improving her practice. She attends training, networks with other childminders in the local area and works closely with her early years adviser. This has had a positive impact on her knowledge and practice since her last inspection. The childminder regularly observes children's learning and reviews their progress. She has a secure understanding of how to help them progress in preparation for future learning and their move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of activities for children to explore independently. She understands the importance of focusing on children's interests to help engage them in learning. For example, the childminder knows that children currently enjoy exploring the train set and she supports them in making the track. The childminder is good at extending children's learning as they play. She helps children to develop their language skills, for example, she speaks to them as they play and introduces new vocabulary. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their imagination. For example, they set the table and pretend to cook breakfast for themselves and the childminder. Children also enjoy creative activities, such as gluing and sticking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and nurturing. Parents comment that she provides a 'home-from- home' environment where children 'feel safe and have fun.' Children behave well and have a good understanding of what the childminder expects from them. For example, they help to clear away an activity before getting out a new one. Children are confident and have a go at all activities on offer to them. Children are proud of their achievements and the childminder praises them regularly. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. They explore the local play parks and play football in the fields. The childminder makes good use of these opportunities to help children to develop their knowledge of staying safe, such as learning about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and motivated to learn. They make consistently good progress and develop the skills they will need for school. For example, they learn to concentrate for long periods of time when completing jigsaw puzzles and develop their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114278 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1057428 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 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986 and lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. She provides care Monday to Friday all day and all year round.

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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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