Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 29 June 2016

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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. Children settle with ease and enjoy exploring the resources and activities provided. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder knows the children well and provides learning opportunities that link to their current interests. This helps them to engage in learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. Effective communication strategies mean that parents share information from home which helps the childminder further develop children's learning. n The childminder networks effectively with other childminders in the area. This has had a positive impact on helping her develop her knowledge and share best practice with others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder misses learning opportunities to develop children's counting skills and strengthen their emerging independence. n At times, the childminder does not plan specifically for children to develop their creativity and early writing 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 improve learning opportunities to help develop children's independence and understanding of numbers and counting more n plan and provide further opportunities for children to explore creatively and develop their early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder, her interactions with children and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress from their starting points. n The inspector sampled written documentation, including policies and procedures, evidence of suitability checks and risk assessments. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role in keeping children safe and of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about their well-being. She ensures that she keeps up to date with any changes in practice and legislation, such as attending refresher courses and networking with other professionals. The childminder has a positive attitude towards continuous development and strives to improve her practice. For example, she has attended an early years conference to help further develop her knowledge of child development. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides. They feel fully involved in their children's learning and appreciate the opportunities that the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder lets children lead their own play and skilfully extends their learning through their ideas. For example, as children explored role-play resources, such as a doll's house, the childminder narrated enthusiastically and extended their ideas by asking, 'Oh, are you going to put Bob to bed?' This helps support and extend children's imaginations. Children enjoy exploring a variety of items, such as scarves, foil and artificial grass. The childminder gives them time to feel the resources and then uses words, such as 'noisy', 'crinkly' and 'soft', to describe the items. This helps develop children's understanding of descriptive language. The childminder constantly observes and assesses children. She understands how children learn and provides good opportunities to support their ongoing development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has secure relationships with children. She has a good knowledge of their individual routines and recognises signs of tiredness, or when they might need a cuddle to help them settle. The childminder understands the importance of valuing children's individuality and incorporating important events and celebrations into her home. For example, she celebrates the French version of Mother's Day to ensure that families feel valued and that their traditions and cultures are welcomed. This also helps develop children's knowledge of the wider world and what is important to their friends. Children have lots of opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise. In the childminder's garden, children enjoy using ride-on cars and feeling the different textures of seashells. They also regularly visit local toddler groups, nearby towns and farms.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress and are prepared well for the next stage of their learning. They have a good understanding of behavioural expectations and are learning to share and take turns with their friends. Children are active learners and not afraid to explore. They enjoy exploring books and confidently take part in singing activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476204 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10075842 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. She cares for children on Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 6 and has attained early years professional status.

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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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