Childminder 114358

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2018 28 September 2015

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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 warm, kind and caring. Children are happy and settled in her care. The childminder knows children well and is very sensitive to their individual needs.  Children take part in a wide range of stimulating activities and experiences that they enjoy. They make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  There are positive relationships with parents. The childminder works with them closely and keeps them well informed. For instance, she provides a daily diary, regularly talks to parents about children's progress and suggests ways they can support their child's learning at home.  The childminder reflects on her practice and is motivated to provide a high-quality service. She constantly reviews activities and resources to make sure children benefit from new challenges and experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of her good assessments of children's development to rigorously monitor their progress and identify precise next steps for their learning, to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder has not fully extended opportunities for children to learn about and use everyday technology.

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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

 extend the use of information gained from assessments to monitor children's progress even more closely and identify precise next steps for their future learning  extend children's interest in technology even further, to offer new challenges and help them gain an even greater understanding of how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's learning journals.  The inspector read parent questionnaires and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She is well organised and conscientious about keeping children safe. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She makes sure she keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures and childcare practice up to date, for instance, through online courses and local meetings. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents to help her evaluate the provision and identify any areas for future development. She works effectively in partnership with any other settings that children attend so that children experience a consistent approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely and plans activities based on a good understanding of their interests and needs. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she encourages conversations and repeats new words. She follows children's interests well and gives them plenty of opportunities to reinforce new learning. For instance, children practised recognising numbers using different puzzles and games. Older children enjoy new challenges, such as filling a large fish bowl with water. The childminder made good use of the activity to encourage children to experiment and find out about objects that float or sink.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children calm, gentle reassurance and praise. She responds quickly to children's needs. For instance, she immediately recognises when they are tired and offers a quiet space to sleep. Children behave well. They learn to value different people and communities. For example, they learn songs in different languages and taste food from around the world. The childminder is vigilant in supervising children closely and checks her home thoroughly each day to make sure they can play safely. She teaches children useful skills and knowledge to help keep them safe. For instance, children remember that the floor will be slippery when it is wet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and grow in independence. Young children make choices as they help themselves to toys and eagerly explore their environment. Older children enjoy taking responsibility for simple tasks, such as using the water dispenser. They develop strong social skills and learn to share and take turns with the equipment. Children communicate well and express their wishes and needs, such as when they feel hungry or tired. Older children count as they play and begin to recognise numbers. They enjoy a variety of interesting outings that widen their experiences. Children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114358 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1126642 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Hassocks, West Sussex. She cares for children from 8am to 6pm each weekday, throughout the year.

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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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