Childminder EY440835

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 5 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 The childminder has a secure understanding of the curriculum and how to engage children in learning through play. She is highly enthusiastic and plans a variety of activities which inspires children to explore. Children make consistently good progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder values their feedback and suggestions on how to further support their children and, she shares information about their ongoing learning which parents appreciate. n Children form very secure relationships with the childminder. They seek her out for reassurance and to be part of their play; children are happy and well settled. n The childminder understands the importance of continuous development and strives to improve. Since her last inspection she has attended signing training which has had a positive impact on some children's understanding of language and, enables those who are not yet confident communicators to be more involved.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is yet to develop effective relationships with all settings that children attend, to help provide a consistent approach to their ongoing development. n The childminder misses opportunities to strengthen aspects of children's knowledge and understanding during snack and mealtimes, for example, the importance 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 develop effective partnerships with all additional settings that children attend to help provide a consistent approach to their ongoing learning and development n strengthen children's learning opportunities during mealtimes to help develop their understanding of healthy eating and self-help skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and quality of teaching indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation including, training certificates, risk assessments and policies. n The inspector took account of parents views in the form of written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about their safety. She ensures that her knowledge and understanding is up to date and in line with current guidelines and legislation, for example, she completes online courses and networks successfully with other professionals. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder constantly reviews her provision and identifies ways to strengthen, even further, learning opportunities for children. For example, moving resources out of the playroom has enabled children to play more confidently and independently. She also makes good use of early years websites and social media groups to help her gain further exciting activity ideas for children to explore.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a range of exciting activities indoors and outdoors that interests them and engages them in learning. For example, exploring 'oozy mud' enabled children to make a variety of marks and use their senses to describe the smells and textures. Children used descriptive words such as 'squelchy' and 'sticky' to describe the texture which the childminder praised enthusiastically. The childminder talks to children while they play. She asks them questions about what they are doing, which encourages them to think and describe. This helps develop their range of vocabulary and thinking skills. Although the childminder is very involved in children's learning, she knows when to sit back and observe, allowing children to develop their own ideas and play independently. Regular assessments and observations of children's learning enables the childminder to quickly identify any areas that need more support or further challenge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She treats children with kindness and respect, helping support children's understanding of good behaviour. Children behave well, they play exceptionally well alongside each other and are learning to share, take turns and respect each other. The childminder provides a calm, warm and nurturing environment. Young children who are developing their personal hygiene skills are given excellent support and encouragement. For example, children who are a little hesitant to use the potty are given their favourite book to read while they sit and try to go to the toilet. Children have lots of opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise. They often venture out into the local area, to toddler groups and shops. In addition to this, they enjoy balancing on skateboards and practise their kicking skills in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least typically good progress in all areas of learning and development, in preparation for future learning and their move to school. They are extremely confident and active learners who are not afraid to 'have a go' and try. Even from a young age, they are developing the skills needed for early reading, for example, looking at pictures and being able to describe what is happening.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440835 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066650 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 2 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The childminder offers care all year from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, excluding 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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