Childminder EY295383

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 25 June 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 uses effective assessment systems that include input from parents to build a wide view of the progress children make and to plan personal next steps for each child.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents. For example, she successfully employs strategies to enable parents to continue their children's learning in the home. She uses the information parents give her to adapt her practice and to meet the children's needs.  Children progress well. When children have special educational needs the childminder ensures they receive the necessary support to help them progress towards the expected outcomes for their ages.  The childminder teaches children about healthy practices. For example, children enjoy activities which help them to develop positive attitudes towards eating healthy foods.  The childminder reflects effectively on her practice in order to make continual improvements to improve the outcomes for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently allow children freedom to explore resources and make their own discoveries.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to act on children's ideas and interests as they emerge throughout activities, interactions and play.

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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

 allow children more chances to explore objects freely and to make their own discoveries  develop strategies to find out more about children's interests and ideas during activities and interactions in order to build on these.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outside play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. She has a strong knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk. The childminder shows a strong commitment to continuing her professional development in order to enhance the outcomes for children. For example, she has learned about ways to improve her assessment systems and has put these into practice effectively to support her planning for individual children. The childminder works closely with other professionals to support children's development. For example, she works with speech and language therapists to support children with speech delay. The childminder ensures children who attend other settings benefit from high levels of continuity. For example, she works with staff in the settings to adapt her teaching styles to match those they use.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows skill in adapting her teaching methods to meet the differing needs of all the children in her care. For example she allows children good opportunities to interpret experiences with a range of senses, such as using body language alongside words. Children enjoy the activities they participate in and take on challenges willingly. For example, they enjoyed tossing felt pancakes. The children have rich opportunities to learn about, and accept, the differences that exist between one another. For example, children share information about their home lives and backgrounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder cares greatly for their welfare and has a strong knowledge of their individual needs. For example, she recognises when children are unwell and need comfort. Children develop independence. For example, they are encouraged to complete simple tasks themselves, such as cutting up fruit with safety knives. The childminder supports children emotionally and helps them to feel confident about moving to other settings, such as school. For example, she talks to them about any anxieties they may have. Children behave very well. They enjoy playing alongside their friends and develop social skills, such as sharing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy stories. Very young children turn the pages of books and interact in storytelling by using props. This helps them to develop early reading skills. Children have good opportunities to practise their early writing skills. For example, they notice that when they put their hands on a special board they make a hand print. Children frequently hear and join in with counting in preparation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295383 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1068727 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Sompting, West Sussex. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder accepts early years funding for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder's service opens all day, every weekday and she is willing to work at weekends.

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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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Telephone number

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