Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 28 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 friendly childminder has a strong commitment to the service that she provides. She is reflective about her practice and implements new ideas to promote children's learning, such as the development of play spaces to promote physical development. The childminder shares good practice with other childcare professionals to help further extend her knowledge. n The childminder provides a home-from-home environment. She helps new children to settle easily and they are treated as part of the family. The childminder knows what children enjoy playing with and she effectively supports their emotional development. n The childminder knows children's needs very well. She works closely with other professionals involved in children's lives, such as speech and language therapists. The childminder implements ideas gained to support children's speaking skills. n Children are well behaved and play together very well. They are able to mix with

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The provision is good

similar-aged children outside of the setting. For instance, the childminder organises purposeful outings, such as to play centres, museums and elderly residential homes. These help children to learn about the world around them and to build social skills. n The childminder effectively checks children's progress. She identifies and plans for what they need to learn next. They make good progress from their starting points. n Parents are highly complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. They say that the childminder is like a second Mum to their children, who love coming to play at her home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet established consistent strategies to involve all parents actively in their children's learning. n At times, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to maximise children's independence.

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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 consider ways to extend parental involvement further in their children's learning n make the most of all opportunities to help children extend on their already good independence even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times. She took account of the views of children's parents from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow to help protect their welfare. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments and ensures all resources and areas are safe and secure for children. The childminder teaches children safe practices, such as when they go on outings. She attends mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding children. The childminder attends network meetings with other childminders, to keep up to date with aspects related to childcare. For instance, she has implemented changes to her assessment systems. This has provided the childminder with greater clarity about planning for the children's next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests effectively to plan a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities to support their development. She follows children's lead during their play. For example, children are very motivated to learn and show a keen interest in imaginative play. The childminder effectively uses this to promote children's language development. For instance, she helps older children to recall real events related to their play, such as planned trips on public transport. The childminder listens attentively to their response and she introduces new words to extend older children's vocabulary. She helps children to persevere on tasks, such as playing marble games together. The childminder effectively uses younger children's interest in books very well. She helps them to recognise familiar characters and they snuggle up together to enjoy stories together. This promotes their self-esteem and their early interest in reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm and kind manner. She is a good role model for children, who have a strong bond with her. The childminder works closely with parents to help ensure that there is continuity of care. For instance, she is very aware of younger children's sleep patterns and she knows their dietary needs and preferences very well. The childminder encourages children to develop good eating habits and to use effective hygiene practices. She provides children with ample opportunities to practise their physical skills. For example, they dig in the garden and climb on designated logs to practise their skills, such as balance and jumping. The childminder takes children on walks within the community for fresh air and exercise, such as visits to woodland and parks. The childminder teaches children safe practices. For instance, older children know why they need to keep small play items away from younger children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. Older children listen well to instructions and develop concentration skills. They problem solve during their play, such as building complex train tracks, and recognise numbers. Children happily take part in activities that help to build on their hand-muscle development in preparation for writing. Younger children know how to operate interactive toys and help themselves to toys that interest them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341602 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066619 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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