Childminder EY362443

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 13 October 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

 Children make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder offers a wide range of activities which are tailored to children's individual needs and prepares them well for school.  Children form good relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder is caring, friendly, and meets children's individual needs effectively.  The childminder supports children's emotions. She teaches children how to share, work cooperatively and take turns, which helps them to manage their feelings and behaviour.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents. Parents contribute information about their children's learning at home to help the childminder make accurate assessments of their progress.  The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe in an age- appropriate way. For example, they learn to walk safely and understand rules, such as holding the childminder's hand while on outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other settings children attend are not fully developed to consistently share information about children's progress and support continuity in their learning and care.  The childminder misses opportunities to make greater use of the views and ideas of others to support her ongoing self-evaluation and help raise outcomes for children to a higher level.

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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

 continue to develop further partnerships with other settings that children attend to share information and support greater continuity in their care and learning  make greater use of the views and ideas from others to support the existing ongoing self-evaluation and raise outcomes for children to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector sampled written documentation, including children's records and the childminder's suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of the parents.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the 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 in meeting all requirements to ensure children are safe and protected from harm. For example, she has attended safeguarding training to help her understand the possible signs and symptoms which indicate a child is at risk of extreme views and behaviours. The childminder has a positive attitude towards developing her practice further. For example, she discusses and shares ideas with childminding colleagues and accesses training from the local authority to help improve her knowledge. The childminder plans activities to meet children's interests and help support the next steps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses many outside and inside activities to cover all areas of learning. Children are motivated and freely explore the activities on offer. The childminder makes observations of children to effectively plan stimulating, exciting and challenging experiences. For example, children had fun as they walked to the woods looking for colours that matched the colour swatch chart the childminder had made for them. Conversations initiated by the childminder help children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, the childminder introduces new words and ideas, such as 'salt banks' when the roads are icy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a positive, playful relationship with children. She responds to their needs and gives them opportunities to make choices, such as when to have snack and when to access outside. Children listen and respond to her very well. The childminder is enthusiastic and interested, praising children warmly for their achievements. She teaches children about safe behaviours and keeping safe. For example, children hold hands when walking outside and they know what to do if they hear the smoke alarm. The childminder works with parents to encourage good practices such as healthy eating and establishing regular sleep routines. She enables children to develop independence sensitively with personal tasks, such as putting on their coats and using the toilet. Children negotiate play space safely and know the house rules well. Emphasis is placed on good manners, and children are learning about boundaries and sharing resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress is closely monitored and they make good progress. The assessment at the age of two years is used effectively to identify where children may need additional support or where there are gaps in learning. Children learn to express themselves well and develop good independent skills in their personal care. Children are prepared well for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362443 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1070921 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex and provides care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early 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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