Childminder 115069

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 3 February 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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This provision is good

n Children thrive in the childminder's care and develop a strong sense of belonging. Her sensitive interactions and responsive care help children to settle quickly and develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder. n The childminder plans and provides a variety of interesting activities and experiences that children enjoy. She bases these well on children's interests and they are keen to take part. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. She skilfully extends what children say, uses descriptive language to extend young children's growing vocabulary and focuses their listening and attention skills very well. n The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle and become confident and self-assured. Parents have daily discussions with the childminder to help ensure the children's emotional and care needs are met.

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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 embed the assessment process further so that information about what children need to learn next is precise, sharply focused and used more effectively to help children make even greater progress n extend the programme of professional development to further increase knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at children's learning and development records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the written views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken relevant safeguarding training to help her to recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well- being. The childminder maintains good standards of safety in her home and on outings. This keeps children secure and helps them to learn about staying safe, such as how to cross roads safely. The childminder reflects on her practice and on children's needs and looks for ways to make effective improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn through play. She assesses children's initial starting points in all aspects of their learning. The childminder gathers information during discussions with parents at children's settling-in sessions. Toddlers are imaginative and lead their own play successfully. They pretend to make cups of tea and food for the childminder. Children are learning to be creative. The childminder provides attractive resources for children to make craft items to celebrate special occasions. Older children designed a colourful poppy display for Remembrance Sunday. The childminder shows children how to squash, cut and roll soft dough with different tools. Younger children explore the texture of the dough and make shapes. Children learn to operate toy computers as they press buttons to create sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets consistent boundaries and children behave well. She is a positive role model. For example, she uses words, such as 'please' and 'thank you', and encourages children's good manners from a young age. Care practices and routines are well embedded. For example, the childminder ensures children's nappies are regularly changed and they have clean hands before eating. Children have good opportunities for fresh air and regular exercise in the childminder's garden and through visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They build on their existing knowledge and abilities and acquire a range of skills to support their future learning. Children are well prepared for starting at nursery or school. They develop the social skills they need to be able to take turns well and join in with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115069 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060516 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Billingshurst West Sussex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a 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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