Childminder EY443682

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 7 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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This provision is good

n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are good. The childminder understands the benefits of working with outside agencies to support different groups of children, including those children with special educational needs. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities to help children learn about number through everyday play activities. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder places a good emphasis on developing warm and trusting relationships with children. She is calm and caring and helps children settle quickly. Children feel safe and secure and enjoy the time they spend in the childminders care. n Children behave well and listen carefully to the childminder. She makes them aware of her expectations for their behaviour and consistently gives them praise to raise their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder seeks support from other childminders and the local authority to share

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This provision is good

good practice. She fully involves parents and children in the evaluation of her service to help her continually improve. n The childminder does not routinely provide a range of books to capture children's interest and enjoyment of reading and help develop their literacy skills to the full. n The childminder does not provide a wide range of resources to fully broaden children's understanding about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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 increase the range of books available to children to develop further their early literacy skills n provide a wider range of play equipment and other resources for children to see positive images of people of various abilities and cultures, to strengthen further their understanding of differences between themselves and others.

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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 support for children's learning indoors. n The inspector observed mealtimes and personal hygiene routines, including nappy changing procedures. n The inspector reviewed the childminders systems for monitoring children's progress. n The inspector read the childminder's safeguarding policy and complaints procedure. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation and took account of parent's comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare and protect them from harm. She carries out regular fire drills with children to help them learn how to keep themselves safe. Risk assessment is effective. For example, the childminder carries out daily checks of her environment to minimise potential hazards to children. The childminder attends training to support her work with children. For example, she learns sign language to aid children's understanding and talking and improve outcomes for children. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress to support their learning at home. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from regular observations and assessments to closely monitor children's progress. This means the childminder plans a good range of activities to support children achieve the individual next steps in their learning. For example, she encourages them find their eyes and nose as part of naming games. The childminder places a good emphasis on increasing children's communication and language skills. For example, she teaches young children to learn and distinguish between the different animal sounds, through her positive interactions. The childminder patiently allows children to make their own choices and is keen to join in with them as they play. For example, she points to and names the numbers and letters on technological toys to extend their learning and motivate children to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive to the needs of young children and supports their health and emotional well-being well. For example, she recognises when children are tired or need a friendly cuddle. The childminder takes account of parent's wishes for their children's dietary requirements and teaches children about healthy eating. For instance, she has an allotment to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy outings to the local parks, farms and soft play area to gain fresh air and exercise. The childminder teaches older children about road safety to help them stay safe. Children develop an awareness of different traditions and cultural celebrations that take place over the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enthusiastically sing and dance to rhymes and songs. They begin to develop their early writing skills, such as making marks on paper with different coloured crayons. Children show an interest in battery operated toys and begin to learn how to operate them. They gain good physical skills. For instance, they eagerly practise jumping on a low trampoline. Children develop confidence and independence in their personal care, such as using the potty. They develop the skills for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443682 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066744 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 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. She has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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