Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 9 October 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 childminder gets to know children well. She carefully observes their play and assesses their progress. n The childminder interacts skilfully with children and extends their skills. For example, she builds on young children's speaking skills successfully. The childminder introduces new words and repeats words back to children. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. n Children are settled, secure and happy in the homely environment. The childminder is caring, supportive and friendly. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder carefully reviews the use of resources indoors and makes positive changes that benefit children. For instance, since the previous inspection she has increased the range of natural resources available for children to explore. They have greater opportunities to use these resources in a variety of ways and extend their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make the most of all opportunities to challenge children further and build on their learning for those who enjoy playing and learning outdoors.

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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 enhance learning opportunities to provide greater interest and challenge for those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden. n The inspector sampled the childminder's records and relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant about childcare practice and safeguarding procedures. n The inspector checked the areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and knows what to do if she has a child protection concern. She makes sure her assistant also has a good grasp of safeguarding procedures and his responsibilities. The childminder guides her assistant effectively and supports him well. They work successfully as a team and children get plenty of adult attention. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's care and learning needs together. She continues to improve her knowledge and skills by, for example, doing research and gaining ideas from other childcare workers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder quickly establishes children's starting points in learning. Overall, she makes good use of their interests to plan activities that engage and challenge them further. The childminder models play and encourages children to join in. Children enjoy playing with their favourite toy vehicles and make the sounds as they move tractors and cars on a track. Young children increase their vocabulary. For example, they point to pictures on display and say words, such as 'pig'. They say 'banana' when given their snack. Children like to sit with the childminder to look at books together. The childminder takes children on a wide range of interesting outings that enhances their understanding of the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment where children feel at home. Children show a strong sense of belonging when they move around and make choices. They develop a good awareness of how to stay safe. For example, the childminder encourages children to look out for dangers on roads and think what they need to do. The childminder actively encourages healthy lifestyles. For instance, she teaches young children how to wash their hands before eating. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to exercise and be active. She teaches children to respect and value others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning. They are confident around adults and have good levels of independence. Children concentrate well at activities and enjoy learning. They persevere when tackling a problem, such as fitting bricks together to make a tower. Children behave well and form friendships with others. Young children play happily alongside their friends. They show concern when a friend is upset. Children manage their own personal care needs well. For instance, young children feed themselves and use water beakers independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114814 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066603 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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