Childminder, Out-of school day care in West Sussex

Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 September 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 enthusiastic childminder is committed to providing good experiences for children. She plans exciting activities for children, including purposeful outings to support their ongoing learning and development. Children make good progress. n Children are settled and happy. They enjoy their time with the childminder and have good relationships with her and her family. She provides a home-from-home environment and occasionally visits children's homes before they start. This helps the childminder to get to know the children and their parents well. n Children behave very well and display good manners. They have good social skills and older children are kind to their younger friends. The childminder uses regular praise and encouragement to help support children's self-esteem. n The childminder reviews the quality of her practice. She gathers feedback from parents and children to help continually enhance the care and learning that she provides.

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The provision is good

n Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. They say that the childminder is always supportive to them and that their children enjoy attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not consistently challenge some children to help them achieve an even higher level of learning. n The childminder does not routinely provide a wide range of materials and textures for younger children to investigate.

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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 teaching skills to provide greater challenge to the most able children n ensure younger children are provided with further opportunities to explore their creativity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' views, from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very aware of her responsibilities to protect children. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children. The childminder keeps up to date with training related to safeguarding and first aid. She joins in with online discussions, with other early years professionals, about children's care and development. This has increased her understanding about children's emotional development and contributes to children feeling secure. The childminder observes children as they play and she regularly assesses the progress they are making in their learning. This includes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder knows who to contact if she is concerned about children's progress, such as health professionals. She understands how to work in partnership with other providers at other settings where

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's lead during their play. She provides a running commentary and introduces new words to extend toddlers' vocabulary. The childminder uses the local environment well to support children's learning and development. For instance, visits to nature parks, stately homes and the beach help children to explore the wider world. Older children enjoy collecting natural items on the outings and use these to make objects to display or take home. The childminder sings nursery rhymes with younger children. This helps to support their language development and their early understanding of mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very attentive to children's individual needs. She knows children well and follows babies' and toddlers' home routines to ensure that there is continuity of care. Children are helped to follow good hygiene practices. Since her last inspection, the childminder has increased the opportunities for children to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, regular discussions take place about the food children are eating and where it originates from. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities for practising their physical skills and for fresh air. They have fun playing hide and seek in the garden and take part in a range of activities to support their physical skills, such as visiting play areas that contain challenging play equipment. Toddlers know how to keep themselves safe. For example, they confidently manage steps and climb in and out of pedal cars with ease. Older children learn about road safety when they go to and from

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school or nursery. Toddlers show increasing independence in their personal care. They develop the small-muscle skills they need to make marks or write, such as when they attempt to fill and empty containers with water. Younger toddlers copy words and older children are starting to extend on their vocabulary. They know how to count during games, such as hide and seek.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340729 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066618 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder offers care for children all year round, except for family and bank holidays. She provides care Monday to Thursday from 7am until 6.15pm.

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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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