Childminder EY472853

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2017 21 July 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 works closely with parents and, for example, finds out what they know about their children's abilities, interests and needs. She uses the information successfully to establish children's starting points in learning and inform planning.  The childminder carefully observes and assesses children's progress. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging resources for children to choose from.  Since the previous inspection, the childminder extends children's language skills more effectively. For example, she asks questions, encourages children to share their ideas, and introduces new words, such as 'heavier' and 'faster'.  The childminder provides a safe, homely, welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel comfortable and secure.  The childminder reflects on her practice effectively and makes changes that benefit children. For example, she thoughtfully reviews the children's assessment records that

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This provision is good

she completes to help ensure she is narrowing gaps in children's learning and in her teaching. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently organise some adult-led learning experiences in the most effective way to help fully engage all children.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of the outdoor area to provide opportunities for those children who learn better outdoors.

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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 further the organisation of some adult-led activities to fully engage younger children  make greater use of children's preferences when providing activities, particularly for those children who like to play and learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection about the children's learning and progress, and to evaluate an activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback and the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the correct procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare and safety. She has a good awareness of how to protect children, for example, from extreme views and harm. The childminder continues to evaluate and improve her practice and knowledge. For example, she completes training, does research and gains advice from other childcare workers. Following discussions with another childminder, she has introduced a pictorial song chart that enables children to choose the songs they want to sing. The childminder frequently evaluates the organisation of the indoor learning environment to help ensure it continues to meet children's changing needs. There is a good exchange of information with other early years settings involved with children. The childminder makes effective use of the information she gains to provide experiences that complement what children are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities that build on children's skills. She gives children the confidence to explore and develop new skills. For example, children spend a long time investigating a wide variety of textures and materials. The childminder helps children develop good mathematical skills. For example, she increases older children's understanding of weight when they compare feathers and beads. Children develop a good awareness of shape and size. The childminder extends younger children's counting skills well, for example, when they count beads placed in the cupcake cases.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and kind. Children form strong emotional bonds with her. They form strong friendships with other children and play happily together. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's gentle reminders to share toys. They develop good manners and a respect for others. Children have a strong understanding of how to keep themselves safe and in good health. They enjoy healthy snacks and home- cooked meals. Children take part in daily exercise and develop good physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are prepared well for a successful move on to school. They are independent and emotionally secure. Children manage their own personal care needs well. Young children show that they know how to wash their hands, for example, when they demonstrate this to their friends in the role-play area. Children are keen to learn and they concentrate well. They show an interest and curiosity in their world. All children become absorbed in their favourite activities, such as dressing up and looking at books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472853 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1071719 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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