Childminder EY491364

Inspection date 14 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 The childminder provides a warm and nurturing, home-from-home environment where children build strong attachments to her. They enjoy seeking her out to play or for cuddles. n Young children are offered opportunities to take part in a wide range of sensory activities. For example, they enjoy exploring treasure baskets and natural materials. Children are excited to make sounds with homemade shakers and giggle as they crunch textured materials. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents compliment the supportive nature of the childminder. They talk highly of her kindness when caring for their children. They praise the communication they receive and how happy their children are. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to explore the wider community. For example, children enjoy weekly opportunities to visit playgroups, activity sessions, nature areas and farms.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder makes suggestions too quickly and does not give younger children enough time to fully explore activities to develop their concentration further. n

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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 during play for younger children to develop their concentration skills.

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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 training records. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home that children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about developing her ongoing professional knowledge. She regularly updates her knowledge of how to keep children safe and extend their learning opportunities. For instance, she recently attended training in 'Schemas' and has used this to plan activities using children's individual interests. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She knows her responsibilities if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder has a strong understanding of the statutory requirements and the early years foundation stage. The childminder is committed to improving the care provided to children. She consistently evaluates her own practise and her home environment to identify her strengths and areas of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows her children very well. She makes detailed assessments of their starting points. Children's development is regularly observed and assessed and the childminder plans enjoyable activities to help children to reach the next steps in their learning. Children access resources indoors independently. The childminder is skilled at developing young children's early language skills. For instance, she introduces key words and counting songs using monkey puppets to help them develop their confidence in speaking. Children are excited to hold the puppets and copy familiar words and numbers. Children are offered exciting opportunities to develop their confidence in their physical skills. For example, they enjoy stretching and chasing bubbles blown by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. Robust settling-in systems mean that children develop a clear sense of belonging and feel safe. Children form strong attachments to their childminder who is responsive to their needs. The childminder is a strong role model and has high expectations of all children. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder encourages all children to be kind, share and take turns. Children are offered a wide range of healthy and nutritious snacks. The childminder encourages all children to eat and drink independently. For instance, she works closely with parents to introduce and support the introduction of a wide variety of healthy finger foods. She offers children a wide range of opportunities to learn about the world around them. For instance, they enjoy cooking traditional meals and listening to music from different cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are sociable and caring. Young children enjoy joining in with group activities. They follow simple instructions well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491364 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10077678 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She works from her home in East Grinstead, West Sussex. She is available Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

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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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