Childminder 114787

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2017 12 February 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

 The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. They value the opportunities they have to read about their children's achievements in the daily diaries. Parents contribute to the themes children are following in their learning, such as providing photographs for a topic about families.  Children are encouraged to cooperate as they play and they have secure relationships with the childminder. They feel safe and secure, and this helps to support their self- confidence and self-awareness. Children behave well.  The childminder works well with parents to find out what children know and can do when they start in her setting. She makes regular observations and uses the information she gains to plan suitable activities to identify and help to support children's next steps in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder has developed good links with schools and other settings where the

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This provision is good

care of children is shared. With permission from parents, she shares information about children's learning and development with other settings. This helps to ensure continuity in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to help young children develop their understanding of mathematical language.  Sometimes, the childminder does not challenge children to further extend their thinking 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

 provide more opportunities for young children to develop their understanding of mathematical language  challenge children further to use and extend their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled written documentation, including information that relates to safeguarding.  The inspector read the comments of parents, spoke to children and took account of their views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation of her work and the documents relating to children's progress.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminding premises that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and discussed her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder talks knowledgeably about the procedures to follow to keep children safe and secure. She knows whom to contact if she is concerned about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder accurately evaluates her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children. She identifies how she can improve her practice, such as extending children's opportunities for growing things and exploring the outdoor environment. Children's progress is regularly monitored and the childminder uses the information from this well to identify where there are gaps in children's learning. She takes appropriate steps to close any such gaps. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to support children who have special educational needs, including the use of expertise from other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children to expand their vocabulary. For example, she encourages children to explain the difference in taste between two types of apple, and describe the colour and shape of various shells. Children's imaginations are effectively supported. For instance, they make a variety of pretend food for the childminder to 'eat', which she happily does. The childminder supports children's fine motor skills effectively. For example, children explore the texture of wet and dry sand, using tools to make marks and fill containers. Children's understanding of the wider world is effectively encouraged. For instance, they learn how a shell protects the creature inside. Children are helped to understand the differences and similarities between themselves and others. For instance, they act out and read different stories from other cultures. The childminder explains to children why some people need to wear glasses or use wheelchairs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is spotlessly clean and hygienic. The childminder ensures that basic routines are stimulating. For instance, she sings to children as she changes nappies and encourages them to join in. Children's physical development is well supported. For instance, they have a wide range of opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. They collect natural materials to make pictures with and grow salad crops in the garden. Children are able to express their preferences, such as identifying their favourite shells. They are able to concentrate on activities of their own choosing for long periods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills they need for the next stage of their education, including school. Young children develop early skills in writing. There are wide-ranging opportunities for mark making and for older children to practise writing their names. Children understand that print carries meaning and have free access to an extensive range of books. They learn to manage their own personal care needs. Children are motivated to learn and confidently lead their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114787 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1089136 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Henfield, West Sussex. She provides care from 7am until 6pm for four days a week, 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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