Childminder 114896

Inspection date 24 August 2018 Previous inspection date 19 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides a warm and nurturing environment where children are settled and build trusting relationships. Children are happy and content, they seek the childminder to share cuddles and activities. n The childminder and her assistant establish positive relationships with children. They communicate their expectations to children clearly and appropriately. Children behave very well. n Good partnerships are established with parents. The childminder shares information regularly and makes suggestions about how parents can contribute to their children's learning at home to provide a consistent approach in children's learning and experiences. n Children are offered a wide range of opportunities to learn indoors and outdoors. Children develop a good understanding of the local community and the world around them. For instance, they regularly visit local parks, woodlands, beaches and education centres.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's system of self-evaluation do not allow her to make full use of opportunities to evaluate her own progress to enhance children's learning and development even further. n Sometimes, information from observations and assessments is not used as well as possible to consistently stretch and challenge children's learning.

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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 extend the processes for self-evaluation to identify opportunities to improve outcomes for children even further n use information from observations and assessments to challenge children's learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children and reviewed the play equipment and resources. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers, risk assessments, policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that children have access to. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is passionate about her ongoing training and regularly attends courses to ensure she has current knowledge of how to keep children safe. The childminder and her assistant know what action to take if they have any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of the early years foundation stage and the statutory requirements. She regularly reviews and updates her policies and procedures. Children's attendance is well monitored through accurate records. The childminder 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 clear and detailed records of children's learning and development, including observations, assessments and photographs. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and uses this to plan appropriate next steps for them. The childminder offers a well-resourced environment and plans a broad range of activities indoors and outdoors. The childminder encourages children to use their creative skills very well. She offers a wide range of opportunities to explore the senses and adapts these well according to their stage of development. For instance, children enjoy mixing their own corn flour with a range of tools. Older children enjoy talking about the consistency, shape and texture, while younger children enjoy exploring the mixture with their hands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a strong role model to children. She is skilled at supporting children to understand boundaries and communicates expectations very well. Children listen carefully and are very kind to one another. Younger children are encouraged to take turns and share, which develops their social skills and confidence. Older children collaborate to make decisions about their play. Children's personal care needs are sensitively supported. The childminder encourages children to choose their own nutritious snacks and reminds them of the importance of drinking water throughout the day. Children are supported to become independent in their care routines, younger children enjoy feeding themselves snacks, while older children make decisions about how to prepare their fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress form their starting points, including those with additional needs or developmental delays. They are well prepared for the next steps in their learning. Children explore confidently and are excited to take part in new activities. They maintain concentration for long periods and persevere at tasks. For example, they enjoy learning the rules of team games and cheer as they hit balls with rackets and run around cones in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114896 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066686 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Barnham, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex. She works all year round, Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm. The childminder works with another registered childminder.

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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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