Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 June 2015

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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 teaches, observes and assesses children competently. She interacts skilfully with children as they play and helps them make good progress from their starting points in learning. n The childminder ensures that children of all ages are engaged in purposeful play. She thoughtfully adapts activities and resources so they can all join in. n The childminder builds on children's mathematical skills successfully. For example, she reinforces counting, shape and number recognition in their everyday play. n Children manage their personal care needs well. For example, young children soon learn to feed themselves and older children prepare their own snack. n The childminder is a good role model and teaches children good manners. Children behave well and play happily alongside their friends. n The childminder carefully evaluates and improves her practice. For instance, she recently reviewed and adjusted the assessment process to more clearly show how well

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide children with a wide range of resources and activities for those who enjoy playing and learning outdoors. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to enable children to independently choose from the wide range of resources available.

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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 range of opportunities and experiences available to challenge and support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors n review the organisation of space and resources and enhance opportunities for children to make choices about their play and build on their already good levels of independence.

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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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback. n The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's welfare and well-being. She is fully aware of her responsibility to report any safeguarding concerns to the relevant agency. The childminder carefully assesses and minimises risk to children so that they stay safe. Children benefit from the childminder's increasing knowledge and skills. For example, following training the childminder has a greater understanding of how children learn in different ways. This enables her to provide resources indoors that help children develop their play further, such as toy shopping baskets and gift bags for them to fill and empty.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's needs and provide continuity in care and learning. For instance, she encourages parents to share what they know about children's learning at home. The childminder uses the information gained to inform her planning of activities for children. Children enjoy a wide variety of stimulating activities. They become excited when the childminder gets new toys out for them. The childminder gives them plenty of attention and encourages them to try new skills, such as posting shapes in a toy. She builds on their already strong speaking skills. The childminder encourages older children to describe what they are doing and act out different scenarios, for example, when having a pretend tea party. She talks to very young children and responds well to their babbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good physical skills. For example, very young children learn to stand and walk with the childminder's help. They carefully move and handle toys, such as spades and buckets. Older children enjoy plenty of exercise and physical activities, for example, at local parks. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. For instance, very young children enjoy cuddles with her when they get tired. The childminder closely monitors children's health and teaches them good personal hygiene routines. She provides nutritious and healthy meals and snacks for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the move on to school. They are happy, confident and enjoy learning. Children concentrate for long periods of time at their favourite activities. They show good imaginary skills and speak confidently. Older children develop an interest in the sounds of letters. For example, they sing an alphabet song to themselves. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They use their sensory skills, for instance, when they feel the different textures in a book. Children develop good early writing skills, such as forming letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313602 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060511 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 3 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder has a qualification at level 3. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, 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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