Childminder EY489181

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 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 offers a homely environment and children are treated as part of her family. Children are happy and demonstrate secure attachments with the attentive childminder. They are making good progress from their starting points.  Children behave well and confidently move around the play areas. They make their own choices from the wide variety of play resources on offer.  Children are able to mix with similar-aged children. For example, outings are organised by the childminder with her local network group of childminders. Children visit places of interest, such as animal parks and the beach, and learn about the world around them.  The childminder has a close relationship with parents. She effectively provides them with information about how to support their children's learning at home. They work together well to ensure children's care needs are met.  The childminder reflects on her practice and meets with other providers to share good

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This provision is good

ideas. For example, they exchange information about stimulating and interesting activities for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her professional development on enhancing her already good teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder has not fully developed links and shared precise information with other early years providers to extend children's ongoing progress.

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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

 focus more specifically on how professional development opportunities can be used to develop knowledge of teaching to an even higher level  build on the information shared about children's progress with other providers where children attend, to complement plans for children's individual future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke to the children at appropriate times.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and the safeguarding policy.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other persons working or living in the premises.  The inspector took account of parents' views by reviewing their written comments about the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is familiar with signs that may cause her concern about children's welfare. She attends regular child protection training and she is aware of whom to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety. The childminder observes children as they play and she regularly assesses the progress they are making in their learning. This includes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder shares her experience with her co- childminder and they work together well to ensure children's needs are met. The childminder provides parents with daily information about their children's day and their overall development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's lead and supports their learning effectively during self- chosen activities. For example, children have fun exploring cereal and imaginative play items, such as spiders. The childminder develops children's speech and language well. For instance, she provides a running commentary during their play, introduces new words and encourages toddlers to copy and extend their vocabulary. The childminder spends lots of time playing with the children. They sit on the floor and have fun taking part in drawing games involving cars and trains. This helps to introduce children to the idea of early writing. The childminder supports children's emerging literacy skills well. She regularly reads stories with the children and they sing favourite songs together. The childminder ensures that the planned activities, such as craft and baking sessions, are adapted to suit children at different stages of ability. The childminder provides interesting and exciting

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

activities to further support children's overall learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective settling-in procedures to ensure children are supported well with their move from home. Children show that they enjoy spending time with the childminder. She helps children to have an understanding of developing a healthy lifestyle. For example, they are provided with nutritious food and they have ample opportunities to practise their physical skills, such as climbing. The childminder promotes good hygiene and children's independence. For instance, she encourages younger children to put on their slippers themselves. Children learn how to keep themselves safe when they are on outings and walking to and from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. They demonstrate enthusiasm in learning new skills and show that they are developing good levels of concentration. Young children recognise colours and are showing an interest in early mathematical language. Older children independently select resources, such as reference books to help them learn more about their interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489181 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1018131 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 6 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 operates on weekdays all year round, from 7am to 7pm, except for family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder at the same address.

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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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