Childminder EY482908

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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 uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to identify and successfully plan for the next steps in their development. Children make good progress considering their starting points.  The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. This helps children to gain a sense of belonging and feel safe in her care.  Children are provided with a good range of toys and resources that allows them to explore and discover as they play and learn. Children benefit from activities that support their imaginations and creativity.  The childminder works well with parents to meet children's individual needs. She updates parents daily on their children's care routines and the activities in which they have participated. She guides parents on activities to do at home to provide continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain further information about children's specific needs and achievements from parents when they initially attend, to help her gain an even better understanding of their starting points.  The childminder does not always share information consistently about children's progress with other early years settings, to fully encourage a shared approach to children's 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

 build on the systems for gathering information from parents about children's development to help plan more precisely for their individual needs when they first start  increase opportunities to share information more fully with other early years settings children attend, to help provide a joined-up approach to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her, including the impact of her teaching methods, and her use of observation and assessment to support young children's progress.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including safeguarding procedures and suitability checks, and children's observations and assessment records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses her self-evaluation to develop her practice further.  The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents when they complete children's care reviews.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in child protection and knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. She risk assesses her indoor and outdoor learning areas to ensure children play in safety. The childminder is committed to continually developing her knowledge of all aspects of childcare. She welcomes support through the local authority and accesses various training courses and professional development opportunities. The childminder makes good evaluations and reviews all aspects of her practice. For example, by observing how children use the environment she has introduced additional toys and activities to support their ongoing progress even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to build on children's knowledge and skills. She sensitively supports children to help them think and solve problems. For example, children show great delight in constricting a train track then selecting the size of train to fit on the track. The childminder responds promptly to children's decisions about what to do and skilfully introduces learning opportunities to all activities. For example, as children explored puzzles, she encouraged them to look for colours that might go together to form the picture.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they enjoy being in the childminder's care. They form strong, trusting relationships with her, which support their emotional well-being. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps to increase their levels of confidence and boost their self-esteem. Children behave well. They quickly learn to manage their personal needs, such as washing their hands before they eat. The childminder offers children gentle reminders on how to stay safe. For example, she talks to them about picking up and moving toys to prevent falls. The childminder builds on the children's love for the outdoors to encourage a greater awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, children develop their activity levels as they climb and explore play park equipment, search for bluebells and observe nature during woodland walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their individual starting points. They are happy, sociable and show great curiosity as they play and explore. Young children enjoy story times, where they show great delight in turning pages and identifying characters within the story. This captures their interest in books extremely well. Children make decisions about their play and become increasingly independent in managing their daily routines. Children acquire skills that prepare them well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482908 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 996853 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She cares for children on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm throughout the year, except for family holidays and public holidays.

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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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