Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 30 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n Children are extremely secure and have very strong attachments with the childminder. They very confidently explore the learning environment and are highly motivated in their play and learning. n The childminder uses her extensive knowledge of child development to provide and create a highly stimulating environment. She makes accurate and astute observations and assessments of children's progress. The outstanding quality of teaching ensures every child is included in all activities, regardless of their stage of development. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive every opportunity to progress to their full potential. n The childminder is highly qualified. She has high expectations of herself and consistently drives to improve her practice and enhance her knowledge and skills. She places a high expectation on her continual professional development. Highly reflective

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This provision is outstanding

self-evaluation accurately helps target improvements and shape the outstanding service provided. n The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. She includes them in all aspects of their children's care, progress, development and next steps in learning. Parents are provided with a wealth of valuable information relating to their child. n The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She sets very high expectations for positive behaviour and supports children to manage their feelings.

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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 continue to use the excellent self-evaluation and plans for ongoing training to enrich further the current outstanding practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and assessed the impact these had on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation, learning and development records and samples of policies and procedures. n The inspector observed an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with a parent and took account of their views and comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about child protection procedures. She fully understands the processes to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of any of the children. The childminder devises extensive individual planning for each child's learning. Comprehensive risk assessments are carried out, and these are highly effective and are constantly reviewed. Highly effective partnership working with other professionals ensures continual improvement in outcomes for children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children have free access to an enormous range of high-quality, stimulating and very exciting resources. The childminder makes excellent use of children's interests. She further stimulates children's excitement, imagination, physical and language development during their play. For example, children squeal with enjoyment as they competently ride bicycles and follow instructions to 'stop' and 'go'. The childminder supports children's understanding further and explains if they are moving 'forwards' or 'backwards'. Children enthusiastically hunt through sand looking for hidden dinosaurs. They quickly use dinosaur dictionaries to research and learn more. They readily attempt to repeat dinosaur names, such as 'brachiosaurus'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children benefit hugely from expert interactions with the childminder and show extremely high levels of engagement in activities. For example, they skilfully work out which balls are too big to roll through tubes. After several attempts of using straws, pens and sticks they remember that they need to use a broom handle to scoop items out from under the sofa. Children happily chat about if this might work, and they shout with excitement when it does. The childminder helps children to learn to manage their own feelings and behaviour through excellent routines, boundaries and house rules. She gives children very realistic expectations for their behaviour. Children demonstrate excellent levels of independence. For example, they are encouraged to do things for themselves, such as serving their own healthy snack and pouring drinks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely motivated and independently make choices about their play. They freely ask questions and are extremely sociable. All children, including those with SEND and those who receive funding, make very good progress. Children are developing excellent skills to help them for their future learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501851 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10077187 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 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sompting, West Sussex. She provides care for children all year round, on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at degree level. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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Registers

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