Childminder EY444293

Inspection date 8 August 2018 Previous inspection date 15 June 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is passionate about developing the care and learning she provides, and improving outcomes for children. She is reflective about her practice and continually reviews the activities and resources she offers to ensure that she covers all areas of learning. n Parents' feedback shows that they are very happy with the care provided by the childminder. They comment on how caring and kind she is and the gentle and natural approach she has with the children. They are pleased with the good progress that their children make in all areas of their development. n The childminder assesses children's learning and development very well. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. n The children are excited to explore the outdoor areas and use their problem-solving skills. For example, they confidently help to fill their water tray using different sized

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The provision is good

containers to transfer water from the water butt.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Overall, the quality of teaching is good. However, at times, the childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning and challenge them even further. n The childminder plans to extend children's learning by providing opportunities to build on their knowledge of other cultures and the wider community, that is not yet embedded.

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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

n strengthen the teaching during planned activities to offer children more challenge and to help them make even greater progress in their learning and development. n increase opportunities for children to develop an understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family experience, to help teach them about people in the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers, policies and training records. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her ongoing development and training. She regularly reviews her own development and attends training to ensure she has current knowledge of the statutory requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows her responsibilities if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder keeps accurate records of children's attendance. She provides parents with detailed records of their child's day, including their personal care routines and the activities that they have taken part in. She has developed comprehensive policies and procedures which she shares with parents. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure that all areas of her home used by children are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps detailed records of children's learning, including observations, planning and photographs. She regularly shares her assessments of children with their families so that they can contribute to these. Children are encouraged to develop their fine motor skills. For example, they enjoy exploring a wide range of art materials, they have good hand-to-eye co-ordination as they make marks on a range of different papers. The childminder offers a wide range of opportunities to support children to develop their communication and language skills. For instance, she values children's home languages and provides a wide range of books to encourage children to learn key vocabulary. The childminder supports young children's communication effectively, as she confidently repeats the correct pronunciation of words, to help develop their understanding and vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a wonderful nurturing environment where children are well cared for. Children form strong relationships with the childminder, they are very happy and content, and they seek her out to share stories and their achievements. The childminder promotes behaviour well, she encourages all children to be kind, share and take turns. She childminder promotes healthy eating very well. For instance, children enjoy digging and collect green beans and carrots from their garden allotment which are washed and prepared for snack time. Children enjoy talking about the vegetables that they have grown and how good they are for their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next steps in their learning. Children listen carefully and share their own ideas. The childminder develops skills of independence well, for example she encourages all the children to select their chosen tools for activities, such as paintbrushes, water pots and paint trays, or to wash the vegetables for snack time. Children are confident and excited to share their activities and achievements with visitors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444293 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060312 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder provides care for three days a week from 8am to 5pm.

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Registers

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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