Childminder EY349778

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 26 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 choose their own resources from easily accessible storage units and are keen to learn in a warm and friendly environment. n The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies effectively any gaps in their learning. She puts plans in place to help ensure all children make good progress. n Children develop good listening skills. For instance, the childminder reads a story using different voices to engage children, who smile and laugh happily. n The childminder has an effective partnership with parents. She shares information well with parents to help them continue their children's learning at home. This helps to promote consistency in children's learning. n The childminder supports children's developing confidence and self-esteem effectively. For example, she cuddles and praises children, and she consistently acknowledges their good behaviour. n The childminder supports children's understanding of early mathematics well in

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The provision is good

preparation for school. For example, children learn to recognise number and quantity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n There are fewer opportunities for children to develop a greater awareness of other cultures to support their understanding of diversity even 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 enhance opportunities for children to develop a better understanding of different cultures and diversity

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the premises and sampled a range of documentation. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. n The inspector interviewed the childminder and carried out a joint observation with her of an activity. n The inspector spoke to children and viewed their activities. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects regularly on her practice and evaluates her setting well. For example, she changes toys according to the children's interests. The childminder has completed training to build on her professional knowledge. For example, she has improved her understanding of how children develop their speech and language skills. She has improved her practice and now repeats back and models words to support language in younger children. The childminder is aware of what to look out for if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has robust policies and procedures to follow. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good partnerships with other professionals and staff at schools that children attend. She works well with them to prepare children for school. For example, they work together to improve children's independence skills in dressing themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a variety of interesting resources, such as electronic toys with different buttons to help children to understand how some things work. She knows children well and plans activities that interest them. This is demonstrated when the chilminder plays children's favourite music to encourage them to dance and move. Children explore rhymes and join in with action songs. They are motivated to learn. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they go bug hunting, collect autumn leaves and explore the woods and parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She meets the needs of children in her care effectively and successfully promotes caring and kind behaviour. The childminder supports children's emotional development well. She teaches children how to manage their personal risk and safety well. For example, she teaches children how to cross a road safely and younger children know to hold an adult's hand when in a car park. The childminder promotes healthy living well. She teaches children about the importance of healthy eating and how food helps to develop strong muscles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills they need to help them with their future learning. For example, they learn to share, take turns and begin to manage small tasks on their own. Children enjoy a range of visits and experiences. For example, they visit parks, other childminding groups, playgroups and the library. Children learn about the importance of technology, such as when using toys with buttons. They learn good communication skills. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349778 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060893 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 26 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in East Grinstead, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 6pm, during term time.

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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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