Childminder EY475326

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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

 Children show great enjoyment in their play and happily choose from the wide variety of activities and resources available. The childminder supports their learning well and children make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder is friendly and caring. She spends time playing with children and interacts with them in a positive way. Children are very happy and settled. They enjoy strong relationships with the childminder.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively to help improve her practice. She identifies strengths and weaknesses and focuses on improving outcomes for children.  Parent partnerships are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning.  The childminder supports children's social skills and confidence well. For example, children regularly attend local play groups where they meet and play with different

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This provision is good

children. Children are well prepared for their move on to nursery or school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her assessments of children's learning effectively to accurately identify their next steps in learning and help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to raise children's awareness of words and their understanding that print has meaning.

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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

 improve the planning of children's next steps in learning and support them to make even greater progress  provide more opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills and their awareness that print has meaning.

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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 dedicated to providing a good level of care and learning. She has high standards for what children can achieve. She continues to develop and improve her knowledge. For example, she attends training, talks to other professionals and does her own research. The childminder makes positive changes to help benefit children's learning, such as adding new resources to support children's mathematical development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. She confidently knows how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively. This helps to contribute to children's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's development. She uses her regular observations to track their progress well. The childminder utilises children's interests to encourage further development. For example, as children enjoy drawing, she encourages them to name the colours they use and talk about different shapes. The childminder supports children's communication skills very well. For example, she encourages conversation about their interests and listens carefully to what they say, modelling the correct language. The childminder consistently encourages children's ideas and gives children plenty of time to develop their play at their own pace.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment. Children settle quickly and happily into her care. Children enjoy cuddles with her and they actively include her in their play. Children's independence is very well supported. For example, young children confidently cut up their own banana for snack. The childminder is a good role model for children and gently supports their good behaviour. Children learn to treat others and the home with respect; for example, they happily tidy away toys when they are finished. The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle and their physical well- being effectively. For example, children enjoy healthy foods and regular outdoor play, including trips to local parks and enjoyable walks where they explore wildlife.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated in their play and show good levels of concentration. For example, they take their time carefully joining pieces together to make a train track. Children learn secure mathematical skills. For instance, they count blocks as they build towers. Children have a good understanding of technology, such as when exploring the buttons that control electronic toys. Young children communicate well for their age and join words together to express themselves. Children engage well in their play and are quickly learning the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475326 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 974880 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Lindfield, West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children between 7.30am and 6pm each weekday, all 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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