Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 9 October 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 provides an inviting and well-organised home environment for children. They have fun playing in the well-equipped playroom and can easily help themselves to a good selection of toys and resources. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She is sensitive to their individual needs and plans the day effectively to ensure these are met well. n Children take part in a good variety of activities and experiences that they enjoy. The childminder plans activities based on a good understanding of children's interests and learning needs. Children make good progress in their development. n The childminder reflects on her practice and is motivated to develop her knowledge and skills. For instance, she made good use of what she learnt on a course to enhance how she supports young children's early language development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not gather as much information as possible about children's existing abilities when they first start, to help her plan even more precisely for their learning from their starting points. n The childminder has not fully developed highly successful strategies to help parents further support their child's learning at home.

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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 seek more detailed information to establish children's starting points when they first join the setting, to help plan precisely for their progress from the outset n build on the good partnerships with parents further, to help support parents to complement and extend children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development and evaluated an activity with her. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector sampled paperwork and some of the children's learning journals. n The inspector read questionnaires completed by parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities towards the children in her care and prioritises children's safety and well- being. She checks her home thoroughly each day to make sure it is safe and ensures precautions are in place to minimise any potential hazards. She understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns and keeps her knowledge of local procedures up to date. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She works with them closely and keeps them well informed on a day-to-day basis. She regularly seeks their feedback to help her evaluate the provision and identify any areas for further improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She monitors their development closely and quickly identifies areas where they are doing well and where they may need more support. She supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she gives children plenty of time to answer questions and think about their ideas. Children enjoy listening to stories and the childminder holds their interest well, such as using a different tone of voice. The childminder successfully builds on children's experiences. For example, children had great fun singing and dancing after sharing a story about a party. They enjoyed using their imaginations during activities such as mixing play dough and water and making a den from a giant cardboard box.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role. She builds children's confidence and offers them lots of warm reassurance and praise. She patiently guides children to help them resolve conflicts and behave well. Children quickly become familiar with the daily routines, for instance, they find their chair when they know it is nearly time to eat. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. For example, she offers nutritious options at snack time and encourages simple good hygiene routines. Children learn useful skills and knowledge to help them stay healthy and safe, such as remembering they need to wash their hands before they eat and to be careful when lots of toys are on the floor.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop strong social skills and get along well together. They learn to share and wait for their turn with toys and equipment. They gain independence skills, such as putting on their shoes to go outside. Young children explore toys eagerly. They show an interest in books and stories and recall familiar words and phrases. Children communicate confidently and express their needs. They practise their physical skills, for instance, they build tall towers with bricks and enjoy running around outside. They concentrate well on tasks and are motivated to learn. Children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536750 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10057185 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Hassocks, West Sussex. She cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time only.

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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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