Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 24 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has a good range of interesting resources for children to choose from when playing indoors. n The childminder observes and assesses children's progress competently. She successfully extends their skills and narrows any emerging gaps in learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. n The childminder is calm, kind and caring. She creates a homely environment where children are confident and secure. n Strong partnerships with other early years settings children attend contribute to continuity in their care and learning. For example, the childminder provides activities that complement what children are learning at other settings. n The childminder carefully evaluates and reviews her planning and resources. She makes sure she provides a good level of challenge and meets children's changing needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to share what they know about children's learning, to help gain a more precise assessment of children's progress and inform planning. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to explore, investigate and build further on their awareness of the natural world.

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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 build on the strong partnerships with parents and provide further opportunities for them to contribute to their children's learning and assessment n extend the range of opportunities and experiences available to increase children's awareness of the natural world, particularly for those children who enjoy learning outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden. n The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation. n The inspector discussed childcare practice and children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback. n The inspector checked safety in the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures she keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures updated. She fully understands her role and responsibility if she has a child protection concern. The childminder competently identifies and minimises risks to children. She maintains a safe environment where children move around freely and independently. Children benefit from the childminder's increasing knowledge and skills. For example, children enjoy new crafts that the childminder has learned about from other childcare workers. The childminder also recently attended a course that is enabling her to support children's communication skills more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She competently provides activities that are based around children's interests and identified next steps in learning. For example, children build on their physical skills when they play with dough. They prod and move the dough using their fingers. Children make marks and shapes in the dough using pattern stampers and safe knives. The childminder skilfully interacts with children and builds their vocabulary. Children copy words she says and increase their speaking skills. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's achievements. For example, she shares regular progress reports with them as well as daily feedback.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps young children settle in quickly, for instance, by following their home routines. Children form good emotional bonds with the childminder. Young children show a strong sense of security and belonging. They play independently but check occasionally that the childminder is nearby. Young children relate well to adults and confidently approach them to show them their creations. Children are independent and manage their own needs well. For example, when young children wanted to use a toy piano they went to find a stool to sit on and play it. Children take turns and share toys. The childminder builds on children's understanding of how to stay safe and in good health. For instance, she provides a nutritious and healthy menu for them. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn how to manage risks, for example, when using outdoor play equipment in parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for a successful move to school. They enjoy investigating and working things out for themselves. For example, they learn how to make toys with buttons and switches work. Children spend long periods concentrating at favourite activities. They enjoy learning and join in happily with activities. Children form good relationships with adults and have strong social skills. They confidently ask for help when they need it, for example, when getting a book from a book rack. Children manage their personal care needs well, such as putting shoes on to play outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536033 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10057188 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers care from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged three and four years.

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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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Registers

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