Childminder 114342

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 15 May 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

 The childminder makes good use of ideas from parents and children when evaluating her provision and planning improvements. For instance, she uses children's interests when buying new resources.  The childminder understands how children learn. She supports their development well, for example, by extending their vocabulary and encouraging them to solve problems themselves.  The childminder develops close bonds with children and gets to know them well. She gathers accurate information about their likes and stages of development when they start, which helps her to meet their emotional needs.  Children make good progress. They are keen to 'have a go' and persist with tasks. They play independently and are confident to ask questions and seek help when needed.  The childminder has a wide variety of resources and equipment indoors. Children can easily make choices about what they want to play with.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of all learning opportunities to stimulate children's learning further, particularly for children who prefer to be outside.  The childminder does not make the most of her partnerships with parents to encourage them to be more involved in their children's learning and development.

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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

 review and improve how some areas of the environment are used to extend and build on children's learning  build on existing good partnerships with parents to encourage them to be more involved in their children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises, and viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the impact of teaching on children's enjoyment and development.  The inspector spoke with the children to gain an understanding of their views.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's learning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in regards to children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with relevant guidance and she has a good knowledge of possible concerns and how to report them. She maintains accurate and up-to-date policies and procedures and shares them with parents. The childminder works well with other early years professionals to support children's development. For example, she works together with other settings that children attend to help her develop their learning outcomes. The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and understanding. For instance, she researches the latest guidance on best practice and meets regularly with other childminders to help keep up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning and development and shares these with parents. She reviews children's development effectively and identifies where children need extra support to help them make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports children's developing communication and language skills well. For example, she asks good quality questions that encourage children to think before they respond. Children gain good mathematical skills, such as counting bricks when they build towers, and they learn about shape and colour. They show perseverance during activities, for example, as children thread buttons onto laces they concentrate and keep going.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very quickly and understand routines. For example, they help to tidy away toys when they have finished with them. The childminder is a good role model for positive behaviour and language. She has high expectations of children, and they behave well and are polite. The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she makes suggestions to parents about providing healthy foods. The childminder skilfully helps children to gain independence. For example, she demonstrates how to do something and then encourages children to do it themselves. She uses praise effectively when children 'have a go' and make attempts at achieving. This helps support their emotional development and boost their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners who are ready for their next stages of learning, including the move on to school. They quickly make links in their knowledge as they learn and enjoy investigating. Children develop a good awareness of people's differences and other cultures, for example, during various craft activities. They engage in play that encourages them to use their imagination and own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114342 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1061235 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. She operates from 7.30am until 4.45pm on Monday, and from 7.30am until 6.30pm on Tuesday to Friday, for most of the 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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