Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 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 makes parents feel welcome and forms positive relationships with them. She finds out all she can from parents to help her establish children's knowledge and skills when they first start.  Children make good progress. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She actively engages in their play to support their communication and language development well.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder manages children's behaviour in a calm and positive manner. Children respond well to appropriate boundaries with the childminder's encouragement and support.  The childminder evaluates her practice well. For example, she has provided additional resources such as natural items and objects to engage children's interest further.  The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to help her bring about ongoing improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for parents to continue to contribute to children's learning after they start, to further support children's learning.  The childminder does not create regular opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and other people in the wider world.

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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 parents to contribute to children's learning, to provide more consistency in children's development  extend children's knowledge and understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their awareness of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home and garden.  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, suitability checks on adults and the childminder's childcare qualification.  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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations of her practice and makes good use of her childcare qualification. For example, she uses her knowledge of how children learn to help her plan activities that children enjoy. The childminder develops her knowledge further by making good use of learning opportunities and working closely with other professionals to share good practice. The childminder provides a well-organised and welcoming home environment. Children can independently make choices from the resources on offer. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in child protection and knows how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder carefully minimises any risks in her home and the garden to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children's development to identify and plan for their next steps in their learning. She responds promptly to children's decisions about what to do and skilfully introduces learning opportunities to all activities. For example, as children explored vehicles, she encouraged them to recognise colours and numbers in parking bays. The childminder reads stories to the children and involves them by asking questions about the characters in the book. This gives children good opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas, become involved in storytelling and develop their early reading skills.

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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 are learning to be independent at managing their own care needs. For example, they get tissues to blow their noses and they wash their hands in readiness for snacks. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of being kind, helpful and considerate to others. For example, she reminds them to use good manners and she uses praise and encouragement well to recognise children's achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are sociable, confident and enthusiastic to learn. Children enjoy using a range of play equipment outdoors that keeps them physically active. For example, they ride bikes, climb play-park equipment and explore nature on woodland walks. Children have great fun developing their understanding of technology, such as using toys that change shape and to which they respond enthusiastically. Children are well prepared for their future learning and for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480266 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 992570 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 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 East Grinstead, West Sussex. She cares for children Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout the year, except for family holidays and public holidays. The childminder holds an early years childcare qualification.

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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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