Childminder EY320371

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2017 22 January 2015

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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 are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. The childminder has strong bonds with children who enjoy playing with her and seek her out for support and affection when needed.  The childminder knows children well. She monitors their progress effectively and uses their interests to plan learning opportunities. The childminder allows children to lead their play which helps to motivate them. Children make good progress.  Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are good. The childminder regularly shares information with others who support children's learning and discusses how to further support children's ongoing development.  The childminder reviews her practice regularly and identifies ways to further improve. For example, she has recently attended training to develop her knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages children's good manners and praises them for being kind to others. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to develop children's mathematical literacy skills. For example, she does not always encourage children to count or estimate. Sometimes, she does not extend activities effectively to provide opportunities for children to develop their early writing 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

 improve further the quality of teaching by making the most of all opportunities for children to develop their mathematics and literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing together in the indoor environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of written documentation including policies, self- evaluation plans and children's development records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans activities and identifies children's next steps in learning.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents in the form of references and questionnaires to gain their views and feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date and in line with current guidelines and legislation. She subscribes to early years websites and networks with other childminders and professionals. This enables her to share ideas and improve her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to protect children and the procedures she would follow if she had concerns. The childminder shares her policies with parents so that they understand her role. The childminder checks her home effectively and puts extra measures in place to ensure children's safety. For example, she has further secured the gate to the garden and front of the house by making it accessible only by key.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's play regularly and listens to their ideas. She provides children with resources and activities that engage them. For example, children showed an interest in building structures and using role play resources. They enjoyed using their imaginations and confidently described what they were doing. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She asks an impressive range of questions which encourage children to think and solve problems. Younger children enjoyed exploring technological equipment and laughed with excitement as they moved to the music and learnt that their actions had consequences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good understanding of what is expected from them and are becoming independent. For example, younger children are learning to feed themselves and older children use the toilet and wash their hands. The childminder provides children with gentle reminders to help keep themselves safe. For example, she asked children what might happen if they stood on the chairs. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play and fresh air. They walk to and from school each day, and access the childminder's garden for further play opportunities. For example, they use climbing equipment and explore sand and water. Children have daily opportunities to explore the local environment and meet other children, such as when they attend toddler groups

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and confidently explore the environment. Children engage in chosen activities for long periods and demonstrate good concentration skills. For example, children persevered when trying to balance blocks and create structures. Children make good progress in all areas of learning and are developing the skills needed for future learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320371 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1085595 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The childminder operates on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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