Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 7 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 welcoming environment. She encourages children to make independent choices about their play from the wide range of resources and activities available, indoors and outdoors. n The childminder assesses children's learning and development well. She keeps detailed records of their progress, which include observations and photographs. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to children's records and to share learning from home. n Children are confident and visibly happy. Good settling-in arrangements mean that children build strong emotional attachments to the childminder and feel safe and secure. n The childminder provides children with a wide variety of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. She encourages children to make their own choices and eat independently. n The childminder knows her children well. She has a good knowledge of how children learn. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for

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This provision is good

the next steps in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are complimentary of the childminder and her caring and welcoming nature. They praise the varied and exciting activities that she plans for their children and comment on how happy children are in her care. n Although children are well supported to pursue their own interests, sometimes the childminder misses opportunities to stretch and challenge more able children to develop their problem-solving skills even 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 use all available opportunities to consistently stretch and challenge more able children to develop their problem-solving skills 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 sampled 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 which children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is reflective of her practice and is passionate about improving the outcomes of children. She seeks out the views of parents to help her identify ways to improve her provision. She is dedicated to her ongoing professional development. For instance, she watches webinars and documentaries to develop her knowledge of protecting children from harm. She attends courses and conferences to develop her knowledge of planning activities for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder talks confidently about safeguarding procedures. She knows the signs that indicate a child is at risk of abuse, neglect or being drawn into extreme behaviour or ideas. She knows the steps to take to report any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development particularly well. She narrates children's play and listens carefully to them as they speak. She models the correct pronunciation of words for young children to repeat to develop their understanding. She pauses to allow them to finish sentences of familiar stories and songs to extend their vocabulary. Children develop a positive attitude to books and seek the childminder out to share their favourite stories. For instance, they are excited to tell her what comes next and name the foods eaten in 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. They enthusiastically seek out the characters from toy boxes to match the stories calling, 'Where are you?' as they hunt. Children develop good hand control and coordination to support them in their early writing skills. For instance, they practise carefully picking up sequins and pom-poms to add to small jars to make music shakers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a strong role model. Her enthusiastic and positive interactions capture children's interest and help them to build their concentration. Children's behaviour is good. They listen well, share and take turns. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and be active. For instance, in the garden they enjoy using ride-on toys and inspecting strawberry plants to see if they have grown. The childminder offers children a wealth of opportunities to learn about the world around them. She regularly plans activities to explore different celebrations and seasons. For instance, they enjoy learning about the year of the pig for Chinese New Year and sharing autumn activities. Children enjoy a wide range of trips to learn about the local community. For example, they visit the library to borrow books, the National Trust to explore nature and enjoy visits to the police and fire stations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills and knowledge to support their move to school. For instance, young children enjoy singing songs about the alphabet. They recognise colours and begin to count in sequence. Children enjoy making marks using a range of tools, including pens, pencils and brushes. Children develop good imaginations. For example, they are excited to use the equipment from their doctor's kit and pretend to make pancakes in their 'pancake kitchen'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543217 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10090465 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 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only.

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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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