Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 6 January 2016

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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 ambitious about the ongoing development of her service. She has a clear understanding of her responsibilities, and has high expectations of her assistants. n The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children can access resources independently and feel able to explore confidently. n Children's early mathematical knowledge is encouraged in their play and activities, indoors and outdoors. For example, young children are supported to learn the names of colours and shapes while painting and count toys as they tidy away for snack time. n Children's emotional needs are supported well. Children feel very safe and confident, they develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They seek them out for cuddles and to share their activities. n The childminder and her assistants provide children with a wide range of opportunities to explore the local community and the world around them. Children enjoy

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The provision is good

opportunities to visit the local libraries, museums and war memorials, nature parks and local activity groups. n Children are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and the transition to school. The childminder has developed a strong relationship with her host school and ensures that she is fully aware of any information that needs passing on to parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use all opportunities to share information about children's learning with parents, to support a consistent approach to their ongoing development.

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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 sharing of information about children's learning with parents for a more consistent approach to their ongoing development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants 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 had on children's learning. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that children have access to.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about improving the care provided to children. She evaluates her service and identifies areas for improvement. The childminder works closely with her assistants to monitor children's progress and to implement change. For instance, since her last inspection she has increased the range of creative activities available for children to extend their imaginative play further. She has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and the statutory requirements. She shares her policies and procedures and ensures that her assistants understand their roles. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants attend regular training to ensure that they have current knowledge of how to keep children safe. They understand their responsibilities if they were to have a concern about a child's safety or well-being. Parents comment that they are happy with the care their children receive and praise the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She regularly observes and assesses children's learning and development and plans activities to help them reach their next steps in learning. The childminder and her assistants support children's early communication and language skills very well. For instance, while sharing stories together they encourage children to name different colours and pictures. When children say words incorrectly they confidently give them the correct pronunciation while pointing to the image to develop their understanding. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination during creative activities. They are eager to explore a wide range of brushes, sponges and tools. Young children concentrate very carefully as they paint yellow circles and print happy faces using sponges.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a strong role model. Children's behaviour is very good. They share, take turns and are very kind to one another. The childminder and her assistants work closely together to communicate clear expectations and boundaries. They implement age-appropriate strategies to support children to take turns and share. For instance, children eagerly watch the sand timer in the garden to know when it is their turn to use the equipment. The childminder encourages all children to eat and drink independently. Children are encouraged to learn about healthy foods at meal times. For example, children are encouraged to recall and learn the names of a wide range of fruits as they sit to enjoy their snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and their move on to school. Children develop strong social skills and interact well with others. Younger children listen carefully and concentrate well during activities. Older children are good role models. For example, they are excited to show the younger children how to tidy up and tell them what snacks they have.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467498 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10075546 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Southwater, West Sussex. She provides childcare from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. The childminder works with her two assistants. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged 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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