Childminder 114897

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 has developed effective partnerships with local schools. He has implemented clear systems of communication to ensure that parents are kept up to date about their children's learning and they make good progress from their starting points. n Robust settling-in systems mean that children develop a clear sense of belonging and feel safe. They are eager to share their favourite stories, activities and cuddles with the childminder. n The childminder is a strong role model to children. He is highly skilled at encouraging children to take age-appropriate risks and develop their independence skills. n Young children develop confident physical skills and good self-control. For example, they enjoy carefully building towers of bricks together. The childminder encourages them to share and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to develop younger children's understanding of early mathematics. n The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to evaluate his own progress to enhance outcomes for children even further.

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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 opportunities to further develop younger children's early mathematical skills n develop the processes for self-evaluation to identify opportunities to further improve outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke 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 procedures. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is motivated and enthusiastic. He provides a well-resourced and welcoming environment where children feel able to confidently explore. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder continues to regularly update his knowledge of how to keep children safe. He has a clear understanding of the steps to take if he is concerned about the welfare of a child in his care. Regular risk assessments are completed to ensure that the areas of the home used by children are safe. The childminder works effectively with his assistant to offer a range of learning opportunities for children. He has developed effective parent partnerships and regularly shares information about children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development and plans activities to help them reach their next steps in learning. Records of children's development are shared with parents daily and can be accessed at any time. The childminder is skilled at developing young children's early communication skills. As children point at different resources or books he sensitively models the correct pronunciation to help develop their confidence and extend their vocabulary and understanding. Children enjoy a wide range of opportunities to develop their small- muscle skills. For instance, they are excited to select colours of playdough and carry them on trays into the garden. They develop confidence as they practise using tools and rolling pins.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops strong relationships with the children in his care. Children are confident and motivated. When young children are eager to do things for themselves he is supportive and encouraging. For instance, he praises children who request to connect their own feeding trays to their seats and encourages them to feed themselves. Children's behaviour is very good. He gives children age appropriate and consistent explanations so that they understand expectations and are kind. The childminder encourages children to make choices about their resources and activities. For example, they enjoy selecting their favourite books to read in the teepee with him. Children have good concentration, they listen carefully and maintain interest for sustained periods of time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with additional learning needs. They are well supported for the next steps in their learning. Children are offered a wide range of opportunities to develop a good understanding of the local community and the world around them. For example, they enjoy weekly visits to local parks, play areas, beaches and education centres.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114897 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066687 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. He lives in Barnham, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex. He provides his service from Monday to Friday throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder works with another 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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