Childminder EY488240

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 is calm, positive and nurturing. She spends time getting to know each child very well and helps them to form strong bonds with her. Children are happy in her care and settle quickly. They are confident, secure and ready to learn.  The childminder takes positive steps to improving her practice. For example, she regularly gains the views of parents and children to help her evaluate her provision. She accurately identifies her strengths and areas for further development.  The childminder observes children's play regularly and assesses their development precisely. She plans challenging next steps for children and closes any gaps in their development. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder effectively engages parents in their children's learning. They regularly discuss children's interests and development from home and in the setting.  The childminder supports children's learning well, in particular their communication

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This provision is good

skills. For example, she encourages plenty of conversation and introduces new words, such as 'centipede' as they hunt for insects in the garden.  Children attend a variety of experiences in their local community, such as music sessions. They have good opportunities to meet new people and make friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not support children fully to think creatively.  Occasionally, the childminder overly directs play and misses opportunities to encourage children to make their own decisions.

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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

 give children more time and opportunities to think creatively  encourage children to develop and follow their own ideas in play more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector viewed 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 on children's learning.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The enthusiastic childminder eagerly extends her professional development in a variety of ways. For example, she attends relevant training and shares ideas with other local professionals. After recent training, she improved her understanding of children's emotions and how consistent routines can help to reassure them. The childminder makes positive changes to the children's experiences. For instance, she introduced new resources to support their sensory play. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety of the children in her care. She is up to date with current legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the children's interests and how they like to learn. She uses this information well to help her plan a stimulating environment with varied opportunities that motivate children in their learning. For example, children enjoy exploring insects. They enthusiastically look through books with the childminder and identify different insects that they might find in the garden. Children then excitedly find worms, spiders and woodlice outside and show curiosity as they observe them closely. The childminder extends children's learning well and encourages the development of new skills. For instance, children carefully thread dry pasta onto string and spaghetti, helping to build their physical development and finger control.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy regular outdoor play and have plenty of opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills. For example, they dig soil in the garden and fill up buckets for the worms they find. Children are independent and enjoy dressing themselves, putting on their wellington boots and coats with confidence. The childminder is a good role model and supports children's good behaviour very well. Children are kind, respectful and considerate, and develop strong social skills. For instance, they happily take turns using a magnifying glass and ask each other politely if they can have a turn next. Children learn about healthy food and where it comes from. They excitedly pick tomatoes they have grown over the summer and eat them for snacks, talking about how they taste.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enthusiastically engage in a variety of play and are keen to explore, discover and learn. They are very interested in the living things in the garden and enjoy exploring nature, such as when patting and stamping on mud. Children count well as they play, counting the eight legs on a spider. They express themselves with confidence and happily talk about their recent experiences and home lives. Children enjoy listening to stories and talking about what happens. For example, they look carefully at the facial expressions of the characters in the pages and talk about how they might feel and why. Children quickly gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488240 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1010527 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Hassocks, West Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides care for children between 7.30am and 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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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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