Childminder EY491173

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 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 has high expectations for herself and the children that she cares for. She is extremely focused on their needs and she provides a range of stimulating activities to support their learning and development.  Children are very well behaved and the childminder is a natural communicator with them. They have a close relationship with her and she supports their emotional well- being very well.  The childminder follows children's lead during their play. For example, children are very motivated to learn and show a keen interest in singing familiar number songs.  Children are sociable and able to mix with similar-aged children. The childminder organises purposeful outings. For example, they visit places of interest, such as animal parks, and these help them learn about the world around them and build social skills.  The childminder reviews the quality of her practice effectively. She includes parents and

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This provision is good

children's views in the process. The childminder has recently added to her wide range of resources to broaden children's understanding of diversity and the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established consistent strategies to actively involve all parents in their children's learning.  The childminder has not fully developed the links with other early years providers to extend children's ongoing progress, such as through shared information.

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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

 consider ways to further extend parental involvement in their children's learning  maximise links with other providers children also attend and share information about children's progress, and use this more precisely to plan for their individual future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the children. She took account of the views of their parents from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children. She has implemented very detailed policies and procedures to support the service that she provides. For example, she has robust risk assessments and ensures all areas are safe and secure for children. The childminder completes regular and detailed observations of children's learning and has effective systems to check their progress. She is aware of where to seek advice and support if she is concerned about children's development. Parents are highly complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive from the attentive childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play. She interacts very well with them, extending their thoughts and ideas as she does so. For example, children have fun playing with toy animals and wooden bricks and the childminder provides them with a running commentary. She introduces new words and helps children to develop their counting and mathematical understanding. Children build pens for the animals and make comparisons to the different shapes that they create. Children have easy access to creative materials. Their artwork, such as firework paintings and artefacts made related to an 'under the sea' topic, adorn the walls. These activities are just some of the opportunities the childminder provides to further support children's overall learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a flexible settling-in procedure. She effectively uses her skills to help ensure children continually feel settled and secure. The childminder provides healthy choices for children during mealtimes and provides ample opportunities to be in the fresh air. For example, when playing in the garden, or when visiting suitable play areas to play on large equipment. This helps to support children's physical skills. Children follow good hygiene practices and are helped to develop good self-care skills. For instance, young children begin to develop an understanding of the importance of washing their hands after using the potty. The childminder teaches children safe practices, such as when they go on outings and when they walk 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 are developing good social skills and they are learning how to take turns during their play. Children use their imaginations as they create jellyfish using a wide range of materials, including pens and pencils, and this supports their early writing skills. They enjoy sharing books and listening to stories. Children are increasingly independent. For example, they put on their own shoes in preparation for collecting older friends from school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491173 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1021190 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 4 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 Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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