Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 3 December 2018 Previous inspection date 6 July 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The childminder has exceptionally high standards for the children in her care. She has an uncompromising passion and dedication towards her role. The childminder's use of self-evaluation is extraordinary, with a praiseworthy focus on how to raise the overall quality of her provision continuously. n Children have excellent bonds with the childminder. They are highly engaged and enthusiastic in their learning. The childminder promotes their independence from the very earliest of ages. The learning environments are organised with outstanding thoughtfulness, to ensure that all children are able to build on their own unique choices independently. n Children make excellent progress. The childminder monitors and tracks their development precisely to help them to excel. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language receive the highest level of interactions. The childminder is exceptional at quickly identifying any

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This provision is outstanding

gaps in their learning and providing additional support to ensure they make the very best possible progress. n The childminder is rigorous in how she plans for her own professional development. She accesses an abundance of training and research to keep her knowledge and understanding at unprecedented levels. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents comment on how the childminder goes 'above and beyond' in the experiences and opportunities she provides for the children in her care. They are fully involved in their children's development and engage in pertinent discussions with the childminder about the next steps in their child's learning. Parents delight in the daily updates and photographs they receive of their children's achievements. n The childminder helps children to develop a deep understanding of the diversity in the wider world and their immediate community. She makes incredible use of her local

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This provision is outstanding

area, with visits and opportunities that delight and inspire children, and help them to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. Children show an increasing awareness and empathy in understanding the needs of 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 continue to enhance children's already excellent opportunities to build on their physical development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. The inspector took into account the written views and comments of parents. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's developmental records. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children, and assessed the impact that teaching has on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also discussed the arrangements for safeguarding children, and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her professional development, how she evaluates her provision and her current areas identified for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder displays first-rate knowledge of how to identify signs of abuse and has robust procedures to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She is reflective in the courses she attends, to raise the opportunities she provides for children significantly. For example, she is researching more innovative ways to help children to participate in even greater opportunities to build on their physical development. The childminder has incredible partnerships with other settings and schools that children attend. She shares their targets and next steps with them to provide focused continuity towards children's future learning. The childminder is meticulous in her use of risk assessments to provide a safe environment in the home and when on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a commendable knowledge of the children in her care. She observes their learning highly accurately to provide additional challenges constantly and to help them succeed. The childminder helps children to build a remarkable sense of belonging and self-esteem. They enjoy trying to write their own stories, which the childminder lovingly prints and displays for them to view. This helps children to increase their early literacy and communication skills rapidly. Children excitedly explore the dazzling 'interest' tables that the childminder creates, to build on their memory and recall skills. For instance, they delight in using the props and characters to re-enact the books they have read and very quickly recall words and parts of the story that they remember.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is an outstanding role model, who fully supports children to understand about boundaries and good behaviour very quickly. Children already show a mature understanding of waiting their turn and sharing with others. Children go on many rich adventures outdoors, to promote their physical skills fully. They quickly become enthralled and involved as they join in with the morning 'dancing song'. The childminder is eager about helping children to gain an early understanding of making the very best and healthiest food choices. She uses the snack- time routine to help children to use meaningful tools to extend their learning and become more self-reliant. For instance, children are thrilled when they are able to make round melon balls and use the 'spiralizer' to create long pieces of apple.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make sustained progress. They are commendably confident and noticeably interested learners. Children display superb determination in completing tasks by themselves and increasing levels of concentration. They use their impressive problem- solving skills as they place intricate pieces of the jigsaw into the correct spaces. Children are enthralled and motivated in their play and learning. They are developing the vital skills they require for their future development and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423736 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066637 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 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has an appropriate early years 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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