Childminder EY341020

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 18 September 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 is kind, caring and supportive. Children form strong emotional bonds with her. They feel safe and secure with the childminder.  The childminder gets to know children's interests and abilities well. She focuses competently on tailoring activities so that they meet children's identified learning priorities.  Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  Children develop a good understanding of how to stay safe. For example, they talk confidently about what to do in the event of a fire in the home.  The childminder continues to evaluate her practice and develop her knowledge and skills. For example, since the previous inspection she has attended training that has increased her skills in extending children's learning outdoors. Children are benefiting from plenty of opportunities outdoors to build on their physical skills, such as when building dens and climbing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently involve all parents in sharing what they know about children's achievements and learning at home.  Children do not consistently have access to a wide range of experiences that help enhance their already strong sensory skills.

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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 good partnerships with parents and involve them more in continuing children's learning at home and sharing in the assessment process  provide further opportunities for children to explore and build on their strong sensory skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector discussed safeguarding procedures with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and protect them from extreme views and harm. She knows the process to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder also has good procedures for protecting children from unvetted adults. She is fully aware of her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any significant events and changes to her provision. The childminder monitors children's progress consistently to help identify and narrow any emerging gaps in their learning. She reviews the activities and resources regularly to make sure that they continue to provide challenge for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of activities that engage and extend children in their learning. For example, she provides plenty of resources that help children express their ideas and build on their imaginary skills. When playing hospitals, children showed good speaking skills as they responded to the childminder's questions about how to make their dolls better. The childminder actively encourages children to have a go and do things themselves, such as putting bandages and sticking plasters on their dolls. Children enjoy creative activities, such as making snowmen. They showed good coordination skills, for example, when they stuck cotton wool on a tube and carefully painted the base for their snowman.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of how to stay healthy. Children manage their own personal care needs well. They take on responsibilities, such as putting rubbish into a bin. Children behave well and play happily with their friends. The childminder deals gently and sensitively with any minor disputes. She helps children understand the importance of sharing resources, for example, when taking turns to put toy cars down a ramp. The childminder builds children's self-esteem effectively, for example, when she celebrates their achievements. She successfully teaches children to respect and value differences in people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to be ready for a successful move on to school. They are confident and independent. Children make choices and decisions about their play. They relate positively to adults and listen well to instructions. Children are inquisitive and ask questions to find out answers. Children enjoy learning and are keen to take part in activities. They develop good social skills and play well with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341020 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1075300 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The childminder offers care from 6am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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