Childminder EY419783

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2017 9 May 2014

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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 conscientious about supervising children closely at all times. For example, she makes thorough checks of the premises each day, and effectively identifies and removes any hazards, to help provide a safe environment.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She knows children well and is sensitive to their individual physical and emotional needs.  The childminder plans a wide variety of activities based on children's interests and needs. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Parents are kept well informed. For example, the childminder provides regular updates about children's progress through a weekly diary to help involve parents in their children's learning.  The childminder reflects on what she does and is motivated to continually improve. For example, she has reorganised resources so that children can now make easy choices

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This provision is good

from the good selection available in the playroom.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend the range of play experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder has not fully developed highly effective methods for gathering regular feedback from parents as part of her evaluation of the provision.

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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

 develop the range of learning experiences further to extend challenging activities for children who prefer to learn outdoors  extend the involvement of parents further in the monitoring and evaluation of the provision, to include their views when identifying areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in relation to children's welfare. She knows how to recognise and report any child protection concerns to help keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to help her quickly identify any gaps. She is motivated to develop her skills and knowledge, for instance, by attending further training courses. The childminder makes good use of information provided by the local authority early years team and online resources to keep up to date and get new ideas. She provides appropriate support to her occasional assistant, such as ensuring she is familiar with the policies and procedures and aware of any changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and makes accurate assessments of their learning needs. She supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she encourages children to practise new words and asks questions to extend conversations. The childminder responds to children's immediate interests well, for example, she makes sure resources are easily available for children to develop their imaginative games. Children enjoyed lining up the chairs and toys to create a tea party. The childminder plans activities that children enjoy, such as regular 'messy play' sessions with a variety of different materials, and opportunities for singing and dancing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents before children start, to help ensure she is familiar with children's individual needs. She acts as a good role model for children and has warm, caring relationships with them. Children behave well and are familiar with the daily routines. Children learn about different people and communities, for instance, through local outings and sharing their own experiences from home. The childminder supports children's good health, for example, she offers nutritious meals and snacks. Children enjoy opportunities for practising their physical skills, such as during visits to the park or long walks to see the ducks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become more independent as, for instance, they help themselves to toys and look after their own water cup during the day. Children develop good social skills. They play well together; learning to share and waiting patiently for their turn. Children enjoy drawing and practising their early writing skills. They are beginning to count and use numbers in their play. Children are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419783 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1069038 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 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 7am to 5.30pm each weekday, throughout the year. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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