Childminder EY239952

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2017 26 September 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 skilfully supports children's early communication skills and young children learn new words quickly. She consistently describes what children do and see, and encourages them to repeat new words back to her.  Children are confident, happy and secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy positive interactions with the childminder, who values them as individuals. Children are interested and motivated learners, and make good progress from their developmental starting points.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation processes well. She highlights areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps to maintain a good-quality provision and better outcomes for children.  Children enjoy regular trips into the local community and the childminder provides interesting experiences for them. For example, children enjoy exciting trips to explore fish at aquariums and attend a variety of playgroups where they meet new children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her assessments of children's development to review and plan precisely for their next steps in learning and encourage their best progress.  At times, the childminder does not use the environment effectively to fully support children's choices in 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

 improve the use of assessments to plan precise next steps in learning for children to support the best possible progress in their development  make better use of the environment to fully support children's choices in play at all times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continues to make positive changes to her practice and provision to help meet the needs of the children. For example, she has added new outdoor opportunities for the children to explore growth over time, such as growing grass through the holes in tights. The childminder is keen to continue to update her skills and introduce ideas. She regularly researches best practice and shares ideas with other childminders. For example, she has introduced new sensory activities for children, such as exploring colours and sounds in 'sensory bottles'. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough and up-to-date understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She knows the action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and accurately records evidence of their development. She effectively includes parents in the process and has regular discussions about their children's learning, both at home and in the setting. She understands what interests the children and effectively engages them in enjoyable play. For example, young children enthusiastically complete animal puzzles and make the sounds of the different animals as they play. The childminder joins in with children's play well and skilfully extends their learning. For instance, as young children build with blocks, she names the colours they use and demonstrates how they can join different shapes together. She then challenges children to find different colour blocks and describes the shapes and sizes of the 'towers' they build.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive and calming influence for children. She supports their good behaviour well and consistently praises their good choices and the effort they make. Children develop strong self-esteem and proudly clap as they complete puzzles. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle well. Children enjoy eating the nutritious meals she provides and feed themselves with cutlery from a young age. Children are respectful of the childminder and her home, and develop positive early social skills. They have plenty of opportunities for exercise, such as during walks into the local town and outdoor physical play in the garden. Children enjoy sharing their play with the childminder and actively include her in their experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children communicate very well for their age. For example, they confidently express themselves and name what they see, such as animals in books. They enjoy creative activities and show good physical development, such as when squashing and rolling playdough. Young children develop good early imaginations and enjoy acting out simple scenarios, such as moving toy animals around the room. They happily listen to stories and turn the pages, pointing to different pictures of interest. Children spend a good time engaged in their play and concentrate well. They enjoy trying new things and quickly learn the skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239952 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1070474 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Angmering, West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children between 8am and 6pm each weekday, throughout the year.

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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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