Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 14 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 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have good relationships with the childminder, her co-childminder and each other. The childminder has a warm, calm approach and meets children's individual needs well. n The childminder plans interesting and stimulating activities based on a good understanding of children's learning and stage of development. Children are excited to take part and motivated to learn. They make good progress in their development from their starting points. n There are strong partnerships with parents. The childminder keeps parents well informed and effectively involves them in their child's learning. For instance, she has regular discussions with parents about children's progress and how they can support their child at home. n The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes that have a positive impact on children. For instance, since the last inspection she has reviewed how she

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The provision is good

plans activities, to help ensure children have good opportunities to develop their own ideas in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not work as closely as possible with all of the other early years settings that children attend, to help ensure a highly consistent approach for all children. n The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills even further, to help continually raise the quality of teaching and learning.

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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 build on the partnerships with the other settings that children attend, to help develop a closer shared approach to children's learning n make further use of professional development opportunities, to help raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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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 her co-childminder, and assessed the impact these have on their learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. 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 and took 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 what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She makes sure that any assistants are suitable for their role and understand her policies and procedures. The childminder and her co-childminder work well together as a team, sharing tasks and responsibilities effectively. The childminder prioritises children's safety. She checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards and supervises children carefully at all times. She seeks regular feedback from parents to help evaluate the quality of the provision and identify any areas to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and makes accurate assessments of their development. She identifies any gaps in their learning and makes sure any support they need is in place. She adapts activities well to make sure all children are included. For example, older children enjoyed measuring and weighing dried pulses while younger children explored them using all of their senses. The childminder successfully follows children's interests and gives them time to develop and explore their ideas. For instance, she helped children find the equipment they needed when they decided to make a den in the garden. She guided and supported them well as they worked out the best way to create the den, using a parachute and pegs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children form strong bonds with the childminder and settle quickly in her care. The childminder is a good role model and responds to children with kind, patient reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They get along well together and learn to take turns and cooperate with each other. Children learn to value different people and communities. For instance, they find out about different countries that their friends have visited. The childminder helps children learn useful skills and knowledge to help them keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they talk about food that is good for them and learn how to use the play-dough tools carefully. Children enjoy being active. They have fun playing outside and visiting the woods or the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and become more independent. They make choices and decisions, such as what to do next and whether to play inside or out in the garden. Younger children confidently explore their environment and investigate resources. They practise their physical skills, such as helping take on and off their shoes and coats. Children are assured communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. Older children count as they play and recognise some numbers. They take part in a wide range of interesting outings that broadens their experiences. Children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449408 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066653 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Hassocks, West Sussex. She offers care from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, for 47 weeks of the year. The childminder works with another childminder and an occasional assistant. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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