Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2018 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children demonstrate confidence as they explore. They have settled well into the setting and feel safe.  Children behave well. The childminder consistently praises their achievements and cooperation. She encourages children to be kind to each other and respect others' feelings.  The childminder assesses children's starting points effectively. She works closely with parents to gain information about children's development. The childminder successfully plans appropriately for what children need to learn next to support their progress.  The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. She communicates with them about children's interests and development, which supports her to provide a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice and continues to make improvements. For example, she has created a dedicated book corner in the playroom to enable children

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This provision is good

to access books freely and explore print.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities during children's play to develop their mathematical understanding of the concepts of time and numbers.  The childminder does not always allow children time to think and respond to questions being asked of them.

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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

 improve opportunities to help develop children's mathematical understanding of the concepts of time and numbers  allow children enough time to think and respond to questions being asked of them during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during the activities she had planned.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she observes, assesses and tracks children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including policies, planning and suitability checks.  The inspector read written feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's safety. She ensures that her knowledge is constantly up to date and in line with current guidelines and legislation. For example, she attends training and researches relevant early years publications. The childminder is committed to developing her practice. She has attended a course on promoting positive behaviour. This has had a constructive impact on her teaching methods and confidence with dealing with children's behaviour. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She informs them daily about what their children have been doing, which helps support learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an exciting environment for children to explore. She offers children a range of activities that motivates them to learn. Children confidently make marks and learn about mixing colours. They use their brushes and hands to print and are proud of their achievements. Children actively seek out books to read and the childminder encourages and joins them to offer support. Children show excitement when they play, for example, when they learned that they could record their own music on a keyboard mat. They took it in turns to run and jump, and then listened to the tune they had made. The childminder has a good understanding of how to use her observations and assessments. She has quickly identified children's starting points and planned activities that link to what children need to learn next. This supports children to make good progress when they have settled into her home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's social skills effectively. She reminds children to share and take turns, and asks them what they could do to be kind. For example, the childminder encourages children to share the play dough. The childminder talks to children about respecting others and she reads books to them to develop their knowledge of the wider world. She has strong bonds with children and has worked closely with children and their families to find out about their interests and routines. This has had a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. Children have regular opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise. The childminder makes good use of local parks and the community, and children play freely in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and developing as typical for their age. They are gaining the skills needed for moving on to school. Children engage well during activities and persevere with chosen tasks. They are confident communicators and are learning to solve problems for themselves, for example, sharing and taking turns. Children have a good knowledge of hygiene routines and help take responsibility for their environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492029 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1022197 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and public 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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