Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 7 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 works effectively with her co-childminder, and together they provide a warm and welcoming environment for children to explore and learn. n The childminder observes children constantly as they play and has a good knowledge of their interests. She plans activities that challenge children's current stage of development, which enables them to make good progress. n Children have good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise. For example, they use ride-on toys in the garden, and often go for walks and visit play parks in the local area. n Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder understands the importance of continuous development and strives to improve. Since registering, she has developed the outdoor area to improve children's learning opportunities, for example, introduced planting areas so children can learn about how things grow.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder misses opportunities to further extend children's learning during routine times of the day, for example, developing their knowledge and understanding of healthy eating. n The childminder has not yet found an effective way for parents to share information about children's learning at home, to help provide a more consistent approach to their ongoing development.

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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 increase learning opportunities during routine times of the day to help further develop children's knowledge and understanding of the world n develop further partnerships with parents to ensure that information about children's learning at home is considered and used in future planning.

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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 a range of written documentation, including children's assessments, policies and suitability checks. n The inspector viewed written references from parents to gain their feedback on the service the childminder provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from possible harm and has a secure knowledge of the procedures in place to follow if she has concerns. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and ensures that both of their knowledge is constantly up to date and in line with current guidelines and legislation. For example, she attends training and researches early years websites. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder involves them in their children's learning and uses a variety of ways to share information about their learning, for example, sharing online assessment systems and daily discussions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Observation and assessment of children's learning are effective. The childminder uses an online system which she has found useful in being able to track and monitor children's learning. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and to put plans in place to close them. The childminder supports children in their early mark making, for example, she provided children with play dough and a variety of utensils for them to explore and manipulate the dough with. The childminder praised children for rolling and folding the dough, and asked them to tell her what they were making. This helps to develop children's imaginations as well as their thinking and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have secure relationships with the childminder. They seek her out for reassurance and to be part of their play. This demonstrates that they are happy and feel secure. Children behave well and are learning the importance of respect and tolerance for each other. For example, gentle reminders from the childminder means that children learn to share and take turns. The childminder praises children constantly during play and when showing kindness to others. This helps to develop their confidence and reinforce positive behaviour. The childminder promotes children's independence skills effectively. She encourages them to 'have a go' at tasks, such as pouring their water and cutting fruit. This helps to develop skills needed for the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and development in preparation for moving on to school. They are confident and active learners who are not afraid to 'have a go' and try. They communicate confidently and enjoy activities, such as singing and using musical instruments. Older children are developing a good understanding of letter sounds, for example, when completing a jigsaw puzzle, they start to sound out simple words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537684 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10077196 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She works alongside another childminder in her home and operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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