Childminder EY439249

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2017 29 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 offers a welcoming, well-organised home environment for children. She checks the home thoroughly each day to help identify and address any hazards and supervises children closely at all times.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder supports their emotional and physical well-being effectively. She knows them well and is sensitive to their individual needs.  The childminder plans a wide variety of activities and experiences for children based on a good knowledge of their interests and stage of development. Children are eager to take part in activities and motivated to learn. They make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  There are good partnerships with the other settings that children attend. For instance, the childminder shares information with them regularly and they work together closely to help children experience a consistent approach to their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed highly effective methods for gathering regular feedback from all parents as part of the evaluation of the provision.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills even further, to help raise the quality of children's experiences 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

 extend the involvement of parents in the monitoring and evaluation of the provision and further include their views to help identify areas for improvement  make further use of opportunities to develop knowledge and skills, to help continually raise the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records.  The inspector spoke to parents and read their comments, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare or well-being. She makes sure she keeps her knowledge of safeguarding matters up to date, for instance, by using online resources. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice effectively and identifies areas to improve. For instance, since the previous inspection she has developed the garden to improve safety and extend children's outdoor play experiences. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She works with them closely to support children's learning and keeps them well informed. For instance, she provides daily updates about children's activities and achievements and provides suggestions for activities to continue at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's needs and achievements before they start and knows them well. She observes children closely and identifies any areas where they would benefit from more support. She includes all children well. For instance, younger children use pens to colour and draw while their older friends make more intricate patterns with stickers. The childminder supports children's learning effectively. She makes good use of opportunities to extend their mathematical understanding. For example, children match the stickers to numbers and use language to describe where they put them, such as on top, above and below.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children warm reassurance and praise. Children behave well, showing care and concern for their friends. They learn to value each other's similarities and differences. For instance, they share traditional food from home and learn about their visits to see family in other countries. The childminder helps young children feel settled and secure. She is familiar with their home routines and carefully follows these when they start. She supports children's good health well. For example, she offers them healthy options at snack time and children remember why they need to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe, such as taking part in regular fire drills. Children enjoy playing outside every day and benefit from the fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make confident choices and decisions, such as what to have for a snack or whether to play inside or outdoors. They develop strong social skills and play well together, sharing and taking turns with equipment. Young children explore their environment and are eager to investigate toys and resources. They develop good physical skills and confidently explore toys and hold pens to draw. Children are confident communicators. They express their ideas and recall previous events during conversations with their friends. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439249 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1071470 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 8am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year. She 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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