Childminder 114977

Inspection date 6 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 September 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 friendly and homely environment where children feel secure and confident. n The childminder makes good use of ongoing observations and assessments of children to plan challenging activities that reflect their interests and needs. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and stimulating resources that engages children and builds on their learning. n The strong partnerships with other early years settings children attend contribute to continuity in children's care and learning. For example, the childminder uses the other settings' next steps when planning activities. n The childminder improves her knowledge and skills by, for example, attending childcare workshops and training. She uses the information she gains to improve children's experiences. For instance, children who prefer to learn outdoors are now benefiting

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The provision is good

from interesting activities in local woods, such as practising writing on the ground with sticks and making collages out of natural objects.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to build on children's already good speaking skills.

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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 make greater use of opportunities to support and extend children's speaking skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's activities indoors. n The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder. n The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children. She competently identifies and minimises risks to help ensure children stay safe. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She is fully aware of what to do if she has a child protection concern. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's needs together. She keeps them well informed about children's achievements. The childminder monitors all children's progress effectively and adapts her planning to meet their changing needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder interacts effectively with children and extends their play and learning. For example, she encourages children to count when they play with toys. The childminder competently reinforces their awareness of numbers when they complete a clock puzzle. She builds on children's strong imaginary skills by providing favourite resources, such as baby dolls and buggies. The childminder models play and shows children what they can do. They act out scenarios together, such as washing a baby doll using cloths and a container of water. Children show good coordination and control when they fix construction pieces together. They enjoy innovative creative activities, such as sticking real leaves and twigs on a sticky plastic sheet on a window.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and supportive. Children form strong emotional bonds with her and behave well. The childminder teaches children how to manage their feelings in an acceptable way. For example, she makes good use of stories and books that helps children learn what is appropriate behaviour. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities to extend their social skills further. For example, she takes them to music groups and to visit other childminders. The childminder builds on their independence by, for instance, encouraging them to put toys away when they have finished playing with them. She successfully teaches children how to manage their personal care needs. Children develop a good awareness of how to stay safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about safety when they see a fire engine in the road outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children move around safely and independently. They make their own choices of what they want to do. For example, children ask the childminder to get out an easel and chalks, so they can draw. Overall, they speak confidently and share their thoughts and experiences with adults. Children show they feel happy as they sing to themselves when playing. They concentrate well and readily join in planned activities. Children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114977 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066605 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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