Childminder EY451536

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 4 December 2013

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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

 Parent partnerships are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and regularly discuss children's achievements.  The childminder regularly takes children to age-appropriate activities within the community to help broaden their experiences. For example, young children go to weekly rhyme-time sessions to help their early communication skills.  The childminder knows children well. She makes accurate observations of their learning and monitors their progress closely. She uses her good knowledge of child development and identifies any areas where children might need additional support.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She makes improvements that have a positive impact on outcomes for children.  The environment is welcoming and stimulating. Toys and activities are easily accessible

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This provision is good

to help support children's independence and encourage their choices in play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further challenge children during activities.  Occasionally, the childminder leads creative activities for babies and does not give them consistent opportunities to explore creatively.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to consistently challenge children's learning further  provide babies with more opportunities to freely explore creative resources.

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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 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 continues to develop her skills and knowledge in various ways. For example, she regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss best practice. The childminder regularly reviews the effectiveness of her resources. For example, she has added more variety of children's stories and a new cosy area to encourage their early literacy skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety of any of the children in her care. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge, such as through attending relevant training, and is up to date with current legislation. The childminder is safety conscious and is careful to minimise risks both in the home and on trips.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively plans for children's next steps in learning and uses their interests to help make activities enjoyable. For example, older children enjoy creating firework pictures. The childminder teaches them how to use scissors and they enjoy using glitter and paint to decorate. The childminder encourages plenty of conversation and supports children's language development well. She supports children's imaginary play effectively. For example, she joins in with their play and provides further resources to support their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds good relationships with children, who are happy and secure. She is friendly and spends time interacting with children in a positive way. The childminder is a good role model to children and gently reminds them of what is expected. Children behave well and happily include each other in their play. For example, they pass each other toy buggies and decide together where to go on a pretend trip. The childminder provides children with nutritious home-cooked meals and talks to them about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. She supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, she takes children to local soft-play areas to help them build their skills in an enjoyable environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have very good imaginations and enjoy taking on roles in their play. For example, they pretend to carefully bathe baby dolls and put them on the potty. Children develop good social skills and happily talk to each other and to the childminder. They communicate well and use talk to guide their play. Children have good mathematical skills and confidently compare the sizes of pumpkins that they find in the garden. Older children pay attention to detail as they paint and engage well in their play and learning. Children quickly learn the skills they need for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451536 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1062899 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children between 7am and 6.30pm each weekday, all year round.

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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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