Childminder EY430436

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 17 November 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment, and children settle quickly. Activities are stimulating and immediately inspire children to explore and begin learning. n The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and has a secure understanding of how to incorporate their next steps into the activities she plans. Children make good progress. n Children have lots of opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise. The outdoor environment mirrors the strong learning opportunities that are inside, allowing children to choose where their learning takes place. n The childminder has good partnerships with other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information with additional key persons and considers information that they share with her. This helps to provide a consistent approach to their ongoing learning and development. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She ensures that she shares

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The provision is good

information about their children's learning with them, so they can further support learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder's expectations of children are too high, which means they do not engage as effectively and their chosen learning not followed through.

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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 ensure the level of teaching and expectations of children during some activities and play is not too challenging for their age and current stage of development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children 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, assessments the childminder had completed and tracked their progress. n The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including risk assessments, policies, suitability checks and qualification certificates. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their opinions of the childminder and the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good attitude towards continuous development and self- evaluation. Since her last inspection, she has completed a recognised level 3 childcare qualification and attended other short courses, for example, a language course. This has helped develop her overall knowledge of child development and made her more aware of how to successfully support children's developing language, for example, using simple keywords and lots of repetition. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's safety or well-being. She attends refresher courses and works closely with other childminder's to ensure her practice is in line with current guidelines and legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and makes it fun. Children learnt about floating and sinking as they splashed items into a bucket of water with excitement. The childminder supported their play well and asked if they wanted to make marks with the water and toy cars on the patio. Some children spent long periods of time making tracks and were proud of their achievements. Children enjoyed 'having a go' at cooking with the childminder and measuring out some of the ingredients. They confidently scooped the mixture between bowls and showed confidence when using utensils, such as forks, to chop and mash bananas. The childminder showed children how to spoon lentils and rice into bowls and how they could 'feed' the babies. The childminder extended opportunities for children to explore by showing them the inside of a pumpkin. As children scooped the different ingredients, the childminder narrated and counted, which

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

helps develop children's range of vocabulary and understanding of number.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, for example, when walking up and downstairs, she told them to hold the hand rail or her hand to make sure they did not fall. Children understand when and how to wash their hands. For example, when they came in from the garden, they used soap and giggled with each other as they splashed in the water. In addition to having regular access to the outdoor area, children benefit from going for walks to play parks and visiting toddler groups and local farms with the childminder. Children behave well and as expected for their age. They are learning to share and take turns and, at times, do this without being prompted. The childminder reminds children to be kind to each other and use their words if they want something that somebody else has. This helps to teach children how to behave appropriately.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in preparation for future learning and moving on to school. They are eager to take part in all activities and are inquisitive and confident learners. Children demonstrate confidence when using some technological equipment, such as cameras. They understand what to do to take a photograph and are happy to support others who are not as confident.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430436 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066644 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 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The childminder is accredited to receive government funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. The childminder offers care from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, for most of the year, excluding family and bank 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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