Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 25 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 is enthusiastic and welcoming to children. She takes time getting to know children well and builds strong bonds with them. Children are happy, settled and secure in her care. n The childminder works well with parents. She regularly shares information about children's development and parents discuss what children enjoy and learn at home. n The childminder promotes children's early language development well. For example, she repeats their speech back to them and introduces new words and full sentences. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. n The childminder takes children to various playgroups within the local community and to meet up with other childminders and their minded children. Children meet and interact with new people and effectively build on their early social skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice well and identifies areas for further

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The provision is good

improvement. She uses this information to help make positive changes to her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always use her assessments effectively to plan precise next steps in learning for children to support rapid progress. n The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to share information with other settings that children attend to help provide fully consistent care and learning 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 make better use of assessments to help plan precisely for what children need to learn next n share more information with other settings that children also attend to help provide a fully consistent care and learning environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together. n The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including children's records. He discussed the safeguarding policies and procedures with the childminder. n The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder accurately evaluates her provision and makes improvements to help children's experiences and development. She continually updates her resources, looking carefully at children's interests. For example, she recently added exciting new toys to support children's imaginary play. The childminder continues to develop her practice. She regularly undertakes research and gains new ideas from other childminders. For example, she recently introduced new creative activities linked to British celebrations and festivals. The childminder sometimes uses an assistant and offers her effective guidance and coaching to support her good practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently fulfils her role to protect children. She keeps up to date with the latest guidance and wider safeguarding issues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's learning and knows them well as individuals. She uses her good knowledge of children's interests and development to help provide a stimulating environment. For example, young children enjoy exploring a toy farmyard animal scene. They happily move the animals around and join in when the childminder makes the animal sounds. The childminder extends children's play well and gives further challenges, such as encouraging children to put all of the horses into a pen and close the gate. The childminder joins in well with children's play and encourages plenty of conversation. For example, she names the colours of the pencils children use as they draw and talks about their families, recent experiences and home life.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She praises children's good behaviour and gently reminds them of what is expected. Children listen closely to what the childminder says and show respect for her home. The childminder supports children's physical well- being effectively. For example, she encourages daily outdoor play and exercise in the garden and on trips to use physical equipment in local parks. Children enjoy eating a wide variety of nutritious meals and learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle from an early age. They are independent and enjoy helping to choose activities and stories, confidently making choices in their play and leading their own learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are well-motivated in their learning and concentrate well. For example, they happily stack building blocks together and take their time attempting to build towers. They are developing good early writing skills and enjoy making different marks with pencils. Children are beginning to recognise colour and enjoy exploring stories, looking closely at the pictures. They take pride in their achievements and are quickly gaining the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535847 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10057172 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Burgess Hill. The childminder provides care for children between 7am and 6pm each weekday, all year. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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Registers

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