Childminder EY405342

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 20 October 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 very caring and loving environment. She gathers lots of information when children start, to help them to settle quickly and form strong bonds with her. Children are happy and secure. n The childminder plans well for her own professional development to keep her knowledge up to date. She continuously looks at ways to raise the level of her teaching to provide the highest opportunities for children. n Parents are valued as an important partnership in their children's successes and achievements. The childminder keeps parents up to date with all stages of their children's development and in helping to identify next steps in children's learning. n Children progress well in their learning. The childminder precisely tracks and monitors children's development. She is able to identify potential gaps in their learning quickly, to provide additional support if required. n The childminder is a good role model who helps children learn how to manage their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not successfully share information with other settings that children attend, to support their future progress and development fully. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to expand on children's developing interests and ideas during planned activities.

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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 strengthen the sharing of information with other settings that children attend, to support fully their future progress and development n build on children's developing interests and ideas during planned activities to help them to build further on their own learning and choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. The inspector also took into account the views and comments of parents. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's developmental records. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and the children, and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also discussed the arrangements for the safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her professional development and how she evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in protecting the children in her care. She can confidently explain how she would recognise potential areas of abuse and the procedures she would follow to report any concerns for a child's welfare. For example, recent safeguarding training has enabled her to keep her knowledge to the highest possible levels. The childminder evaluates all areas of her provision well and includes the views of parents and children in helping her to raise continuously the quality of the care she provides. The childminder completes robust risk assessments and uses these to help her provide a safe environment for children. She has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. Children now have many opportunities to learn about diversity in the wider world around them, as they explore an interesting range of resources and activities to reflect different countries and people.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She completes regular observations and uses the information gained to plan more challenges in their learning. The childminder helps children to use early mathematics in their everyday play. For example, children enjoy identifying numbers on the weighing scales during a baking activity and count ingredients as they place them into the bowl. Children show increasing control as they hold pencils to make marks on paper and excitedly explore a good range of story books. This helps them to gain an early understanding that words hold meaning and to build on their memory and recall skills. The childminder shares ideas with parents on additional ways they can help their children to learn at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is patient and kind. She gives children plenty of time to become inquisitive and engaged learners. Children display a strong sense of belonging. For instance, they enjoy looking at the photographs in their own learning journals and talk with the childminder about past experiences. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles and promotes their physical development. They spend lots of time outdoors on trips to the parks and shops, and are encouraged to make healthy choices in the snacks and meals provided for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good concentration skills and a determination in completing tasks independently. For instance, children enjoy trying to match up the patterns on jigsaws. Children develop the necessary skills they require for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405342 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066631 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 - 10 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex. She offers care term time only, between 8am to 6pm on Tuesday to Friday. The childminder has 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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