Childminder 115179

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date 8 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 provides a warm and nurturing environment. Children are well cared for and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder knows children well. She follows their interests and plans appropriate activities for their age and stage of development. This contributes to the good progress that they make. n Children's individual care needs are well supported. The childminder seeks information about children's home routines, feeding and sleep routines. This helps children to settle well. n Parent feedback shows that they are happy with the care provided. They comment on the childminder's kind and patient manner and the good levels of respect that she promotes in her practice. n Although the childminder works well with parents, she does not obtain enough information to identify what children can already do when they first start at the setting. n Although the childminder has a wide range of resources available, the organisation of

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This provision is good

the environment does not always support children to make their own choices, to develop their independence skills further.

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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 gather more precise information from parents about their children's abilities when they join the setting to help to plan activities for children from the outset n review the organisation of toys and resources to increase opportunities for children to make independent choices about their play and learning.

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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, attendance registers, policies and training records. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at possible risk of abuse or neglect. She knows her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder has successfully addressed the weaknesses raised at her last inspection and is committed to continue to improve the care provided for children. The childminder ensures that all areas of her home accessed by children are safe and secure. She conducts regular risk assessments and fire drills to remove potential hazards. The childminder keeps accurate records of children's attendance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has implemented an effective system to observe and monitor children's learning and development. This allows her to identify age-appropriate next steps for the children in her care. Her teaching is good. Children's early communication skills are well supported. The childminder talks to the children constantly and asks questions to encourage them to think. When singing action songs or playing, she clearly pronounces key words and introduces new vocabulary to extend their understanding. Young children develop confidence in moving their bodies and develop good skills of coordination. For instance, they delight in practising kicking a soft football to the childminder as they learn to control their movements, and patiently wait for her to kick it back.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is sensitive in her interactions and promotes sharing and turn taking well. Children listen carefully as she speaks. Healthy lifestyles are well promoted. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands, stay hydrated and enjoy playing outdoors in the fresh air. Early independence skills are well fostered. For instance, young children are encouraged to drink from their own beakers and feed themselves finger foods, or practise using spoons. Children learn to value different families and lifestyles. The childminder plans regular opportunities for children to explore the local community. For example, they enjoy visiting local parks, walking along nature trails and collecting leaves in the forest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the knowledge and skills needed for the next steps in their learning, including those with English as an additional language. Young children begin to learn the names of different colours, enjoy listening to stories and begin to count in order. Children use their imaginations well. For instance, they make the sounds of different toy vehicles as they move them around their car mat.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115179 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060487 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Billingshurst, West Sussex. She operates her service from 7.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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