Childminder 113980

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 9 December 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 benefit from a welcoming and homely environment where they feel settled and secure. They can easily choose from a broad selection of well-organised resources and play materials, both indoors and outdoors in the garden. n The childminder has good relationships with children and is warm and attentive to their needs. She supports children's physical and emotional well-being effectively. n Children take part in a wide variety of activities that they enjoy. The childminder plans experiences for children based on a good understanding of their interests and stage of development. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n There are positive relationships with parents. The childminder keeps them well- informed on a daily basis and provides regular updates about their child's development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not work as closely as possible with the other early years settings that children attend, to help ensure a collaborative approach. n The childminder has not established a highly effective programme for professional development, to help her continually improve her knowledge, understanding and skills, and further raise the quality of the provision.

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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 strengthen the partnerships with the other early years settings that children attend, to help develop a closer shared approach to their learning n make more use of professional development opportunities, to further extend knowledge, skills and understanding, and drive continual improvement.

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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 had 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 letters from 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 has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She knows how to recognise and respond to any concerns about a child's welfare or well-being. She checks her home thoroughly to identify and address any potential hazards, to help ensure that children can play safely. She supervises children vigilantly at all times. The childminder seeks verbal feedback from parents to help her evaluate the provision. She reflects on her practice and identifies aspects she can develop further. For instance, she has extended opportunities for children to take part in creative experiences and reviewed how she plans activities to meet children's learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully supports children's learning. She observes children and monitors their progress carefully. She accurately identifies areas where children are doing well in their learning and where they may need more support. She follows children's interests well. For instance, children were excited to make pictures using the leaves they had collected. The childminder ensures younger children are also included, such as by offering an alternative activity alongside the other children at the table. She builds on children's learning effectively. For example, children enjoy threading cereal onto pipe cleaners and the childminder then offered older children more challenge, by encouraging them to try threading onto string.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She has a calm, patient approach. She supports new children sensitively. For instance, she makes sure she is familiar with their usual routine and offers them lots of cuddles and reassurance. The childminder gently encourages children to think about how their friend feels and to treat each other kindly. Children behave well. They quickly learn the daily routines. The childminder teaches them useful skills and knowledge to help them keep themselves healthy and safe. For instance, children know they need to wash their hands before they eat. Children enjoy being active using the play equipment and playing outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and independence. For instance, they help themselves to toys from the boxes. They develop strong social skills. They get along together well and learn to take turns with equipment. Older children enjoy taking responsibility for simple tasks, such as helping clear the table for snack. Younger children practise their physical skills, for example they move easily around the home to explore. Older children successfully develop their small-muscles skills as they carefully practise threading. Children are motivated learners who concentrate well on chosen activities. They take part in a wide range of outings that helps broaden their experiences. Children quickly gain new skills. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113980 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060485 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in East Grinstead, West Sussex. She cares for children from 8am to 5.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, throughout the year. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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Registers

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