Childminder EY498338

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 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 makes effective assessments of children's progress, which help her to establish their next steps in learning. She plans activities carefully based on children's interests and developmental needs to help them progress further.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents. She uses these well to ensure that children benefit from continuity in care. She establishes consistent routines with parents to support children's development and well-being. For example, she works with parents to establish eating and sleeping routines for babies and toddlers.  Children progress well. They achieve in line with the typical outcomes for their ages.  The childminder supports children well to develop skills they may need when they move on to other settings, including school. For instance, she encourages them to manage age-appropriate tasks by themselves. The childminder also provides children with

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This provision is good

strong opportunities to experience busier environments and to widen their friendships.  The childminder ensures that her knowledge of government legislation is refreshed continually. She frequently carries out research or attends training to ensure she represents legislation effectively in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes directs children's play and does not frequently allow them opportunities to make independent choices about the activities they want to do.  The childminder does not apply teaching strategies consistently to extend children's thoughts and to help them develop critical-thinking skills.

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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

 allow children more opportunities to lead their play and to make more independent choices about the activities in which they participate  develop further the teaching strategies used to extend children's thoughts and to help them consider how to solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk. She knows how to act to protect children. The childminder actively evaluates her practice to improve the children's outcomes. She listens to parents' views and observes children's reactions to see her how her provision works for them. She recognises her strengths and has a vision for how she can improve her setting further. The childminder enhances her knowledge and skills eagerly. For example, through recent training she has improved her understanding of how young children learn and has incorporated this more closely in her planning and teaching. The childminder recognises the importance of partnership working and knows when she can work with other practitioners to ensure continuity for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides effective opportunities for toddlers to develop physical skills. She supports them well as they improve their walking and balance. The childminder shows skill in supporting the development of speech and language. For example, toddlers respond well when she introduces and repeats vocabulary. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to enjoy language, including through singing songs together enthusiastically. Children play with a range of resources that represents diversity and learn about differences that exist between people. The childminder promotes equality well, for example, she tackles gender stereotypes effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong relationships with children, who show that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the family home and feel welcomed. For example, toddlers call the family cat's name happily when they see it. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For instance, children enjoy physical play as they throw balls or enjoy walks in the local environment. She also provides nutritious snacks for children and helps them to develop positive attitudes towards healthy eating. The childminder promotes positive behaviour well. She encourages children to use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children eagerly complete activities that help them to strengthen their hands and to become more dexterous. For example, they picked up small objects and pushed them into a bottle to make a musical instrument. Toddlers develop language well, they begin to name objects and repeat back words that they learn. When they find toy animals hiding in the sand, they learn the animal names and say them as they play. Toddlers listen well as the childminder counts with them and they begin to join in with some number names. They develop skills at an age-appropriate level, which will help them in their future learning. Children enjoy looking at books, especially those that include their favourite things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498338 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1053374 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 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder works each weekday from 7am to 6pm, all year round. She also cares for older children during out-of-school hours.

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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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