Childminder EY539113

Inspection date 11 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 is dedicated to her ongoing professional development. She regularly attends training and conducts her own research to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children. n Children develop a good knowledge of nature and the world around them. The childminder is skilled at encouraging children to use all their senses in their learning and play. For instance, children are excited to explore cinnamon play dough. They enjoy making shapes and prints using leaves, conkers and pine cones collected on their walks. n Children behave very well. The childminder is a strong role model and has high expectations. She teaches children the importance of valuing and respecting one another's feelings and gently reminds them to take turns and listen to one another. n The childminder regularly observes children and assesses their individual development well. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

n 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 is not always successful in gaining information from parents about children's learning and development at home, to help inform her assessments and planning further.

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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 establish more effective systems to encourage parents to share information about children's ongoing interests and achievements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke 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 has a strong understanding of her statutory requirements and the early years foundation stage. She has developed good partnerships with local childminders to share ideas and develop her own knowledge further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. She knows the steps she needs to take if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and fire drills to help her to identify any risks and ensure that all areas of her home accessed by children are safe. Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents compliment the good relationships that the childminder develops with their children and how happy they are in her care. They praise her kind and positive attitude, and how warm and welcoming her home is.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-resourced and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to pursue their own interests. The childminder communicates clearly and encourages children in all aspects of their play and learning. She is skilled at asking children questions and extending their knowledge. For example, as children confidently build train tracks to their station house, the childminder explains the purpose of the turnstile. Children listen carefully before using it to add individual trains to each section. The childminder supports children's communication very well. She supports children to develop their pronunciation, and models sounds and words to them to develop their understanding. For instance, children are excited to seek out their phonic pebbles and share familiar letters and sounds with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional needs are well supported. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder. They seek her out to share their ideas, questions and to join their favourite stories or toys. Children are very polite and have good manners. They share, take turns and are kind to one another. Children are supported to develop good hygiene routines. They use the bathroom independently and talk about how well they washed their hands. Children enjoy weekly opportunities to learn about the local community. For instance, they enjoy visits to nature reserves, parks and the seaside as well as opportunities to enjoy activity sessions and craft groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the skills needed to prepare them for the next steps in their learning. They are motivated, inquisitive and show high levels of concentration. Older children develop self-care skills to prepare them for the move on to school, for instance, they independently put on and remove their own shoes and feed themselves at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539113 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10079880 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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