Childminder EY447636

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2018 15 October 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 creates a welcoming, well-organised and child-friendly indoor play environment. Children move around safely and confidently, making independent choices from low-level toy boxes.  The childminder makes good use of observation and information from parents to accurately establish children’s starting points in learning. She keeps parents well informed about children’s ongoing achievements and welfare.  The childminder knows children well and successfully identifies learning priorities for every child. She helps children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder successfully builds on children’s interest in, and curiosity about, animals. For example, she skilfully teaches them how to handle and care for pet rabbits.  The childminder meets children’s emotional needs successfully and helps them feel positive about themselves.  Effective monitoring of all children’s progress enables the childminder to successfully

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This provision is good

identify and narrow any emerging gaps in her teaching and planning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of all opportunities to provide children who prefer to play outdoors with a wide range of experiences and activities to challenge them further and build on their learning.  Sometimes the childminder does not give children as much opportunity as possible to explore freely and express themselves when taking part in creative activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children’s activities indoors and in the outdoor area.  The inspector sampled children’s learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback and the childminder’s parent questionnaires.  The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection about children’s learning and progress, and to evaluate an activity together.  The inspector looked at the childminder’s self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date. She is fully aware of what to do if she has a child protection concern. Although the childminder rarely uses an assistant, she mentors and supports him in his role. She makes sure the assistant has a good understanding of his responsibilities, with particular regard to safeguarding children. The childminder gives high priority to keeping children safe. She competently identifies, assesses and minimises risks to children. Children benefit from the childminder’s increasing knowledge and skills. For example, recent training has given the childminder a greater understanding of how children learn in different ways and how to adapt activities to meet their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder skilfully models play, for example, when showing children how they can make shapes when painting with water. Children join in eagerly and have a try themselves. The childminder asks children questions and encourages them to share their thoughts. She helps them become confident speakers who readily express what they would like to do. The childminder teaches children to recognise shapes and colours. She competently reinforces counting with children. The childminder teaches children how to use different equipment safely, such as scissors and a dough machine when playing with dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle easily and show a strong sense of belonging. They form good emotional bonds with the childminder. The childminder actively teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, she explains how food gives them energy to run around and play. Children manage their personal care needs well, such as washing their hands after stroking a rabbit. They take off their shoes and put them tidily in a basket. The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of what is acceptable behaviour. She reinforces sharing and taking turns well. For example, children take turns filling a watering can to water flowers. They share in a game where they roll toy cars down ramps. The childminder gently reminds children what they need to do to allow everyone to have a go.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning. They are interested and eager to join in new learning experiences. Children listen well and follow instructions. They have good coordination and enjoy physical activities, such as riding on scooters. Children enjoy learning and concentrate well at activities of their choice. They form strong friendships with others and learn good manners. Children are happy and laugh with their friends, for example, when having their feet painted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447636 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1131887 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She offers care from 7.15am to 3.15pm on Monday, from 7am to 6pm on Tuesday to Thursday, and from 7am to 9am and from 3.20pm to 6pm on Friday, in school term times. During school holidays, the childminder offers care from 9am to 3.30pm on Tuesday to Thursday.

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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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