Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 5 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 January 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 is a strong role model. She offers a warm and welcoming home-from- home environment which is well resourced and organised to support children's learning effectively. n Settling-in systems are supportive of children's emotional needs. Children settle quickly and build strong bonds with the childminder. They are eager to invite her to share their play and to seek out cuddles. n Children's imaginative skills are very well supported. For example, they are excited to care for their toy babies, feed them and take them on trips to the park before putting them down to sleep. Children remind the childminder that they must be quiet so that the babies can sleep. n Children are offered a wide range of opportunities to learn about their local community and develop their social skills further. For instance, they enjoy visits to feed the ducks at the local nature reserve, share stories at the library and attend local activity groups.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to support children to discuss their own feelings and recognise how others may be feeling to further support their emotional development. n Although the childminder works well with parents, she does not obtain enough information to identify what children can already do when they first start at the setting.

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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 for children to discuss and acknowledge their own feelings and those of others to support their emotional development and understanding of a wide range of feelings and emotions. n gather more precise information from parents about their children's abilities when they join the setting to help plan activities for children from the start of the placement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, risk assessments, policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home which children have access to.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her ongoing development and regularly attends courses to extend her professional knowledge. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her child protection knowledge regularly and recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows her responsibilities if she is concerned about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder regularly evaluates her own practice and identifies areas of improvement so she can improve outcomes for children. The childminder thoroughly assesses potential risks in her home. She completes daily risk assessments and regular fire drills to reduce hazards to children's safety. Parents are complimentary about the service provided. They talk highly of how safe and secure their child is in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The sensitive and caring childminder supports children's communication skills well. She communicates clearly and effectively and encourages children to make choices in their own play and learning. She carefully listens when children speak to her, and ensures that she understands their requests before responding. She models the correct pronunciation of words well to develop children's understanding. Children are offered enjoyable experiences to develop their understanding of simple mathematics indoors and outside. For example, she encourages children to count the spades of sand to fill buckets and explore concepts of wet and dry as they add water to build sandcastles. Indoors, children count pieces of fruit to feed their dolls and name the colours of paints as they finger paint rainbows.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well, are enthusiastic and motivated to explore and learn. Children are very polite and use their manners well. The childminder communicates clear expectations and supports children to manage changes in their routine very well. Children are confident and happy and their individual care needs are well supported. The childminder encourages children to develop their understanding of healthy eating. For example, children talk about the names of different fruits and the colours and how juicy they are. Children are helped to follow good hygiene routines. Children's physical development is promoted well, they have regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air, use the garden and go for walks to the nature reserve.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next steps in their learning. Children are confident, kind and caring. They concentrate well and show a keen interest in sharing stories and enjoy selecting their own books. They are encouraged to learn to be independent, for example, they seek out their own shoes and feed themselves at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417719 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060080 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 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Tilgate in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.00pm, 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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