Childminder EY451992

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2016 27 June 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has high expectations of what children can do and achieve. She provides innovative and challenging activities. For example, she skilfully relates storytelling of children's favourite books to an activity when exploring local woodlands. All children make excellent progress in their learning.  Children's physical well-being is excellent. They have extensive opportunities to use a range of outdoor play equipment that keeps them physically active. For example, they climb different types of play-park equipment and enjoy ball games.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of each child's interests and abilities. She completes precise observations and assessments and shares information in a highly effective way with parents, to help all children make excellent progress.  The childminder develops her excellent childcare knowledge further by making exceptional use of learning opportunities.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children's behaviour is exemplary. They share resources willingly, take care of each other and develop high levels of empathy with others.  Partnerships with parents and other health professionals are exceptionally good. The childminder seeks their views and this helps her offer support and tailor care to those children with specific needs.

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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 already excellent information gained from other early years professionals to help further children's preparation for the move to nursery and school.

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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 sampled records and reviewed procedures relating to safeguarding, and discussed a range of other procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses her self-evaluation to develop her practice further.  The inspector took the views of parents into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection procedures to follow to report concerns about the welfare of a child. She consistently completes robust safety checks to ensure children play within a safe environment. The childminder makes excellent evaluations, reviews all aspects of her practice and targets areas for improvement exceptionally well. For example, she has introduced activities to support children in acting out different play scenarios, such as the birth of a sibling, to support their emotional well-being extremely well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her excellent knowledge of how children learn and provides an extensive range of opportunities that excites and motivates children. She expertly adapts activities. For example, when children notice the breeze blowing paper around outdoors she skilfully asks challenging questions that extend their learning in a range of different ways. Children's communication and language development is supported extremely well. The childminder listens intently and talks to children during activities to encourage their speech. She repeats words for reinforcement and introduces new words to widen children's vocabulary. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to learn about nature. For instance, watching and listening to the sounds of birds in local woodlands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder places a high priority on the well-being of children and is very sensitive to their individual needs. She implements a carefully tailored approach to support children in settling quickly. Children are extremely self-motivated and take the lead in choosing their play experiences. For example, when they wish to play with the shredded paper outside, they know to collect their shoes and put them on. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's health and physical well-being. For instance, she provides very healthy snacks and instils consistent personal hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated in their play, and have a great interest and enthusiasm to learn. The childminder supports children skilfully to persevere and complete activities when challenges occur. For example, young children learn to try out alternate pieces as they complete jigsaw puzzles. This helps build on their understanding of shapes, space and measures. Children enjoy excellent story times; they show great delight in turning the pages and identifying pictures and objects. This captures their interest in books exceptionally well. Children gain the skills they need to be exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451992 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1062942 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Pulborough, West Sussex. She cares for children on Monday to Wednesday 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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