Childminder EY540912

Inspection date 4 September 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 Children are happy, settled and confident. They show a strong sense of security when they move safely around the setting making independent choices from the toy boxes. n The childminder competently observes and assesses children's development. She interacts skilfully with children and extends their learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. n The strong partnership with parents contributes to consistency in children's care and learning. For example, the childminder gives parents ideas of how they can continue learning at home. She keeps parents well informed about children's achievements and identified learning priorities. n Children enjoy plenty of exercise and fresh air in the well-equipped outdoor area. They also experience a variety of safe and interesting outings, such as to the beach and forest adventure areas. n The childminder and co-childminder work well together and provide a good level of

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The provision is good

supervision to children. n The childminder reviews and improves her practice and knowledge. For example, she gains new ideas from other childcare workers. Children are benefiting from newly introduced activities where they explore different textures, such as dried pasta, lentils and rice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is not consistently making the most of opportunities to encourage children to relive and engage in discussion about past experiences.

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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 provide further opportunities for children to recall previous events and talk about their experiences.

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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 outdoor area. n The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback. n The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder. n The inspector checked the areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in child protection. She is fully aware of the need to report safeguarding concerns to the relevant agency. The childminder competently assesses and minimises risks to children. She successfully tracks and monitors children's progress. The childminder takes the lead in planning stimulating activities that meet the needs of all the children. She carefully takes into account the observational assessment of children completed by the co-childminder when planning. The childminder and co-childminder reflect on their practice and adapt activities to help ensure they closely match children's individual stages of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good support to children when joining in their imaginary play, such as a role-play shop. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring simple technology, for example, when they act out different scenarios. They show a good understanding of how to make a toy shop till and credit card work. Children pretend to scan items before asking for the money. The childminder asks children questions and reinforces counting effectively. She builds on their already good awareness of size and colour, for instance, when comparing toy bears and dressing baby dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely environment where children feel comfortable and at ease. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They behave well and have good manners. Children show care for their younger friends when they get upset. The childminder successfully teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For instance, children follow good personal hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder gives good support to children moving on to school. For example, she creates school role-play activities where children practise what they need to do. Children increase their confidence in dressing, feeding themselves and asking for help when needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the move on to school. They are curious and enjoy finding things out. Children are interested in learning and well-motivated. They make decisions and find toys to extend their play further. Children show good imaginary skills, for example, when pretending to be a shop assistant. They have good physical skills and coordination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540912 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060510 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder regularly works at the home of the co-childminder in Worthing, West Sussex. She offers care from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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