Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 4 January 2019 Previous inspection date 27 April 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 has effective partnerships with parents. Since her last inspection, she has introduced additional ways to share information with them about their children's learning. For example, she takes photographs of them during activities and sends them to parents. n Children are very happy and well settled in the childminder's home. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and has formed strong bonds with all children. n The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to socialise with others. For example, they attend weekly toddler groups and go on outings to farms and play parks. n Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They explore confidently, make independent decisions and are learning to play cooperatively with each other. Children enjoy learning and are making good progress in their development. n At times, the childminder does not adapt activities to suit the developmental stage of

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This provision is good

younger children. Activities can be a little too challenging, which means they lose interest.

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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 planning of activities for younger children, to enable them to benefit from the same suitably challenging learning opportunities as older children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and her interactions with children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including policies, suitability checks and certificates. n The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress. n The inspector viewed written references from parents to gain their feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role in helping to protect children from possible harm and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about their safety. She ensures that her knowledge is up to date and in line with current guidelines and legislation. For example, she attends training and subscribes to early years websites and forums. The childminder works closely with other local childminders, which enables her to share ideas and gain further knowledge. The childminder monitors and tracks children's development effectively. She has a good knowledge of their current stage of learning and their interests, which she shares with parents, and asks for information about their learning at home. This helps to provide a consistent ongoing assessment of children's learning and development

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children demonstrate high levels of confidence during their play. They are not afraid to try out new things and have a go. The childminder is a good role model, and she praises and motivates children as they play, which helps further develop their confidence to explore. She skilfully follows children's interests and overall provides good extension to their play. For example, children enjoy setting up skittles and knocking them down with a ball. The childminder shows children how to roll the ball, which encourages them to concentrate, and then she asks them to tell her how many have been knocked down. Older children think, and count out the answer confidently. Children enjoy singing songs with their friends and the childminder. They sing confidently and with excitement as they share their favourite songs and take part in the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. She has a good understanding of their interests and routines, and understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to ensure that this is kept up to date. Children behave well and as expected for their age. They are learning to share and take turns; the childminder explains why they should share with their friends and praises them enthusiastically when they do. Children are developing their independence skills, for example they wash their hands before eating and feed themselves at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have made good progress from their starting points and are developing well in preparation for their next stage in learning. They are quick to engage in activities and have good concentration skills. Children enjoy exploring books and often sit with the childminder to read their favourite stories. They listen intently and point to pictures when asked. This helps to prepare their early reading and literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412849 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066738 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Faygate, near Horsham, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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