Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 19 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 The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities. She has developed a strong network of local childminders with whom she shares ideas and best practice to develop her knowledge and understanding. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She uses her observations and assessments to plan age-appropriate activities to help children reach the next steps in their learning. n Children are offered good opportunities to learn about people's similarities and differences. For instance, they attend activity sessions to learn about different festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Hanukkah. n Children are happy and well cared for. Children are making good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. n Although parent partnerships are good, there is scope for the childminder to strengthen her self-evaluation process by seeking the views of parents to help her to

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This provision is good

improve her provision further. n The childminder does not make the most out of opportunities to share information with other settings that children attend to provide continuity in their learning and development.

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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 strengthen the self-evaluation process by seeking the views of parents, to help identify strengths and areas for future improvement n build on the relationships with other early years professionals at settings that children also attend to strengthen the consistency of their shared care and learning experiences further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, risk assessments, policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home which children have access to.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training and knows the signs and symptoms that indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. She knows her responsibilities if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. She records and monitors children's attendance closely. The childminder supervises children effectively, including on visits to the local community. She ensures that all areas of her home accessed by children are safe. For instance, she completes regular assessments of her home and resources to minimise potential hazards. The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of the care provided to their children and the good social skills they develop. They compliment the good communication they receive from the childminder about their children's achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are encouraged to follow their own interests. The welcoming environment is well resourced, children are able to independently access toys and resources. Children's mathematical skills are well supported. For instance, older children enjoy sorting bricks by their colours before counting the number in each group. The childminder is skilled at developing children's literacy skills. For instance, they concentrate for sustained periods of time as they explore flash cards. The childminder asks questions that encourage children to extend their vocabulary through exploration and problem-solving. Children are excited to talk about what they can see and identify the names of the pictures by following her clues. Young children enjoy exploring music and sounds as they shake musical instruments and press buttons on electronic toys to play their favourite tunes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages all children to be kind and share. Children follow good hygiene routines. For instance, the childminder teaches them the steps of handwashing and reminds them to cover their mouths when they cough. Independence skills are well promoted. Children of all ages confidently select their own drinks of water and pass cups to their friends. They are encouraged to choose their preferred fruits for snack and demonstrate good manners as they eat. Children enjoy a wide range of opportunities to explore the local community and the world around them. For example, children enjoy visiting local parks, the seaside and National Trust areas to develop their knowledge of nature and enjoy the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore confidently and listen carefully to instructions. They express their own preferences and confidently share their ideas. Children enjoy singing songs about the alphabet, explore books and independently count toys as they play. Children develop the knowledge and skills for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392124 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066730 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 3 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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