Childminder EY373403

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 16 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 makes careful assessments of children's progress from which she plans how to move children further on in their learning. She develops a thorough understanding of individual children by gathering information on progress in all aspect of their lives, such as from parents or the staff in the other settings they attend.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents, with whom she shares information and ensures continuity in children's care. She informs parents about how they can contribute to children's learning at home to help children reach the goals she has set for them.  Children make good progress and reach the typical outcomes for their ages.  The childminder encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she ensures children have daily exercise and offers nutritious, well-balanced meals.  The childminder follows procedures to develop her professional knowledge and improve

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This provision is good

her skills. She adapts and refreshes her policies and procedures frequently to bring them up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children in finding resources they want. They can be distracted in their play when searching for the toys with which they want to play.  The childminder does not consistently use teaching techniques that encourage children to think about their experiences and activities, or to make their own judgements.

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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

 ensure children are informed about the range of resources available to them to help them to make independent choices with greater ease  develop teaching techniques further to encourage children to develop ideas and thoughts about activities and experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise when a child's welfare may be at risk. She has a confident knowledge of what she should do if she has a concern. The childminder has procedures in place to ensure children's safety around her pet dog. She reflects actively on her practice and makes changes to improve the outcomes for children. For example, she has revised the layout of her play room to enable children more opportunities and space to engage in imaginative play. The childminder listens carefully to parent's' feedback and ensures her provision meets their needs as well as the children's. For instance, she has changed some policies to help parents understand them more and has made it easier to establish consistent routines.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her strong knowledge of children to offer activities that support their development while focusing on their interests. For example, she uses books related to their favourite things to encourage early reading skills. The childminder engages in play to extend children's learning. For instance, she shows them how to manipulate dough into different shapes using their hands and tools. They copy her and develop new dexterity skills to help prepare them for when they begin to write. The childminder supports children well in their language development. She uses techniques which appeal to the differing ages of children. For example, she introduces vocabulary with lots of repetition for babies and repeats older children's words in longer sentences. The childminder promotes an acceptance of diversity in her setting. For instance, she uses resources that reflect a range of cultures and tackle gender stereotypes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong bonds with children through which they feel safe and secure. Children become confident in the setting, where they are eager to explore and learn. The childminder promotes positive behaviour effectively. Children learn to share and enjoy being around each other. The childminder works well with parents to ensure consistency. She gives children praise and encouragement for positive behaviour. The childminder shows sensitivity in preparing children for changes that occur, such as moving on to school. For example, she helps them to develop friendships in their new classes and introduces them to new peers. She also ensures they are ready by helping them learn to manage their self-care needs with confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of self-confidence. For example, when they learn new skills, they exclaim, 'I've done it!' Babies proudly clap when they manage a challenge, such as fitting cups into each other. Children solve problems that they encounter in play. For instance, they work out how to fit pieces of a train track together when it breaks apart. Children engage happily in imaginative play and act out their own scenarios with figures and toys, and count objects as they play. Children begin to develop skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373403 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1070990 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Lancing, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, all year round. She also cares for older children during out- of-school hours. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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