Childminder EY442624

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 1 October 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 Children are happy and settle quickly into the warm and welcoming home that the childminder provides. They explore confidently and enjoy their time in her care. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates effectively with them to ensure they are fully involved in their children's learning and development. n The childminder works closely with other agencies and professionals who share the care of the children. They share information about their development and work together to help provide a consistent approach to learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder constantly evaluates her practice and identifies ways to improve further. She values parent feedback and welcomes any suggestions to help strengthen the provision for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not always adapt activities to suit the different developmental stages of all children. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's self-help skills and knowledge and understanding of healthy eating.

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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 consider the suitability of some activities to ensure that they are as engaging to younger children as they are for the older children n strengthen opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills and understanding of healthy eating during snack and mealtimes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's quality of teaching and interactions with children. n The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of written documentation including, policies, risk assessments and training certificates. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their opinions and thoughts on the childminder and service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's safety. She is aware of possible signs of abuse and her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder is keen to continuously improve her practice. Since her last inspection, she has attended training on behaviour management and how to use print in the environment. This has had a positive impact on the childminder's awareness of continuously supporting and encouraging children to help develop their confidence and self-esteem. She also displays more photographs of activities children have done previously. This has encouraged them to talk more about past experiences and recall favourite times they have had. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She has a secure understanding of children's stage of learning and how she is

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

going to support and challenge them further to aide their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She encourages children to take their time when talking and repeats back what they have said in order for them to hear the correct pronunciation of words. She narrates constantly while children play and introduces new words that they have not heard before to help build their range of vocabulary. The childminder provides a good range of activities and resources for children to explore. Children enjoyed moulding play dough with their hands and used utensils to make marks. Children were proud of the 'cakes' that they made and together they counted the candles which decorated the top. Children enjoyed exploring a variety of role-play resources such as necklaces, bangles and bracelets. They laughed as they dressed up and included the childminder in their play. Younger children enjoyed exploring and feeling the different textures of the beads.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has secure relationships with children. She has an excellent knowledge of their individual needs and supports these well. Children seek her out for affection, reassurance and to be part of their play. Children have a good understanding of the daily routine and what the childminder expects from them. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and help to get the table and chairs ready. Children behave well. They have lots of opportunities for outdoor play. There is a large space for them to further explore and use equipment such as a slide, climbing equipment, and ride-on toys, along with space to run. Children enjoy various outings to toddler groups and other amenities in the area. This helps develop their social skills and learn about others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those that speak English as an additional language, are making good progress in preparation for future learning. They are confident learners who are not afraid to try out new tasks and persevere until they have achieved their desired goal. They lead their own play and make independent decisions. For example, they choose new activities and resources to explore without the childminder's support. Children enjoy many opportunities to take part in role play and play alongside other children well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442624 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066651 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 5 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2012. She has a recognised childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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