Childminder EY480673

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 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 creates a warm, caring and homely environment. New children quickly settle and feel at ease.  The childminder reflects on her practice well and makes positive changes that benefit children. For example, following ideas gained at a training course she now provides cameras for children to record their trips to the beach. The childminder extends children's language skills further when they look at the photographs and talk about their experiences.  Children develop a good awareness of the natural world. For example, they help to feed chickens and collect the eggs. Children enjoy many opportunities to explore wildlife.  The childminder observes and assesses children's progress effectively. She makes good use of the information she gains to plan further challenging activities.  The childminder has good teaching skills. She interacts well with children and extends their learning. The childminder provides a wide variety of interesting activities that build

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This provision is good

on children's skills. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not making the most of opportunities for children to value and celebrate differences between themselves and others.  The childminder does not consistently involve all parents in sharing what they know about children's achievements at home to help identify next steps for their learning.

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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 opportunities for children to increase their awareness of positive differences in other people and communities  extend the effective partnerships with parents by involving them more in the assessment of children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and from written feedback.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She fully understands what to do if she has a child protection concern. The childminder maintains a secure environment where children move around independently and safely. She focuses well on identifying areas for improvement. For example, she has created a covered area in the garden so children who learn better outdoors have the opportunity to do so in all weathers. The childminder forms effective partnerships with staff at other settings involved with children. They work closely together to provide continuity in children's care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her assessment system to help identify and address any emerging gaps in children's learning. She keeps parents well informed about children's progress. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn in different ways. She adapts the learning experiences successfully to meet children's individual needs. The childminder provides plenty of activities for children to explore using their senses. For example, they have fun investigating and finding the toy creatures the childminder has hidden in ice blocks. Children develop good mathematical skills, for example, when they count a spider's legs. The childminder builds children's vocabulary. For example, she introduces new words such as 'crunchy' and 'squishy' when they play with cornflakes, oats and feathers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They behave well and play happily alongside others. Children develop good manners and learn to share resources. The childminder deals sensitively with poor behaviour and teaches children how to manage their feelings in an appropriate way. She helps children develop a good awareness of how to stay healthy. For example, the childminder teaches children how good foods help them grow. In addition, she provides children with healthy home-cooked meals and plenty of exercise. Children develop a good understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene; for example, they wash their hands after handling pets.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are prepared well for the move to school. They are confident and independent learners who enjoy learning new skills. Children initiate play and make their own choices. They are well motivated and concentrate well at activities. Children are confident talkers who engage in conversations with adults. They learn to listen to adults and respond appropriately. Children develop good social skills. Children manage their own personal care needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480673 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 989484 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 14

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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 Angmering, West Sussex. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged 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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