Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 7 December 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 The childminder has formed strong and loving bonds with the children in her care. They are happy and secure and enjoy spending time in the childminder's home. n Children display a strong sense of belonging and self-identity. For example, they enjoy looking at their own photographs and artwork that are lovingly displayed in the learning environments. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment on the professional and high level of care their children receive. Parents are valued in celebrating children's successes and achievements, and help to set the next steps in their children's learning. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model who helps children to quickly learn about acceptable behaviour and boundaries. Children can express their own needs and wants with ease and are kind and caring. n Overall, the childminder knows children well. She observes their learning to provide

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This provision is good

additional challenges to help them to develop and progress well. Children are growing in their own independence and are supported well to explore and become inquisitive. n The childminder has worked well towards the recommendations from her last inspection. For example, she enters into lovely conversations with children and gives them plenty of time to respond to questions asked of them, and to build on their increasing critical-thinking skills. n The childminder does not precisely plan for her own professional development to consistently raise her knowledge and understanding to the highest possible levels. n The childminder has not yet embedded her new systems for the tracking and monitoring of children's progress, to help her to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning.

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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 plan more precisely for professional development opportunities to consistently raise the level of knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning to the highest possible levels n embed the new system for the tracking and monitoring of children's progress, to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning and support their future development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations for the children in her care. She is dedicated and responsible in her role. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about how she would identify potential signs of abuse and the procedures she would follow to report a concern about the safety and welfare of a child. The childminder uses good risk assessments to provide a safe and secure home, and helps children to gain an early understanding of protecting themselves. For instance, they practise fire evacuations and learn about tidying up toys to prevent accidents. The childminder evaluates her provision well and seeks the opinions and views of the parents and children to help her find areas for improvement. She has good relationships with other childminders in the area to share ideas and to help build on children's wider social experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers lots of information about what children like and can do when they first start. She uses this to provide activities and resources to further spark and build on children's own interests and choices. Children enjoy playing with natural resources to build on their sensory experiences in their play and learning. For example, babies enjoy using small herb bags to smell lavender and rosemary, and older children use mint scented play dough to make many shapes and patterns. The childminder helps children to build on their increasing vocabulary and communication skills. For instance, she repeats simple sounds and words for babies and prompts older children to ask questions when reading a favourite story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a growing awareness of sharing and playing well with others. The childminder is consistent in her approach of helping children to understand the needs of others and to remember the house rules. For instance, they immediately recognise when to use the sand timer if they wish to have a turn with the same toy. The childminder helps children to learn about the wider world around them and their immediate community. They go on many adventures outdoors to learn about nature and explore with resources in their play that help them to learn about diversity, cultures and disabilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady and good progress. They are confident and excited learners. Children have many opportunities to build on their physical skills on their woodland walks and visits to the park to support their overall well-being. Children are developing early mathematical skills as they count objects when they play and solve problems when trying to fit pieces of jigsaw puzzles together. They are developing the necessary skills they require for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420546 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066635 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 7 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 4pm on Friday. The childminder has a level 3 diploma for the children and young people's workforce (QCF).

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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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