Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 8 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 Children are happy, content and relaxed in the childminder's care. She offers regular praise and encouragement to children, contributing to their positive self-esteem. Children behave very well and learn the importance of being kind to their friends. n The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children independently access a wide range of interesting toys and resources. n Children learn important skills, which will support them in their next stages of learning. For example, the childminder is skilled at encouraging children to think through problems and reach solutions independently. n The childminder has established very good relationships with parents. She shares information daily to ensure that she works together well with them, to support children's all-round care, learning and development. n The childminder supports children's language development well. She uses teaching

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This provision is good

techniques and resources skilfully to ensure that children make good progress in this area, including children who speak English as an additional language. n Although the childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well, her evaluations do not always lead to clear targets that promote continuous improvements in the setting. n Partnerships with other settings that children attend have not yet been developed. As a result, relevant information is not shared, for example, to support a consistent approach to children's care and 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 further develop the systems for evaluating the effectiveness of the setting, in order to make continuous improvements and to raise all children's attainment to the highest level n strengthen partnerships with other settings to share information about children, their achievements and abilities, in order to better support them and extend their learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies, children's learning records and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working in the home. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently refreshed her child protection training to keep up to date with new guidance. She is confident in her knowledge of actions to take should she have any concerns for a child's well-being. The childminder keeps her home safe for children to use. She checks that resources are in good condition and that children have enough space to play safely. The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn. She makes effective use of assessments to identify any gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder meets with other childminders regularly to share ideas for teaching, which have a positive impact. Nonetheless, stronger self-evaluation would enable the childminder to plan for continuous improvements to help raise children's attainment even higher.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder implements effective processes to observe, assess and monitor children's progress. Parents are actively encouraged to contribute their views about their children's development in the ongoing assessment process. The childminder draws on children's individual likes and interests, joining in with their play to extend their learning. For example, she supports children to build a train track, and introduces concepts of shape and number, as they describe the shape of the track and count the pieces needed. The childminder supports children to develop their language and early phonics skills well. For instance, she speaks clearly to children, introducing and explaining new words, and encouraging them to share their thoughts and ideas, and listen to those of their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy being in the childminder's care. They form strong and trusting relationships with her, which support their emotional well-being. She knows the children in her care well, and works closely with parents to ensure that care routines are consistent. The childminder is skilled at promoting children's independence. For instance, children know to hang up their coat and shoes when they arrive, and to wash their hands before lunch and snack time. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively, for example, through a range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children learn about the importance of making healthy choices through discussion around where their food comes from, and why it is good for them. The childminder uses the local community well, and provides ample experiences for children to socialise and develop strong relationships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working within their age-related expectations. They are motivated and persevere at tasks. All children are developing key skills that support them to make the transition to their next stage of learning. For instance, older children understand that written letters represent sounds and younger children enjoy learning to hold a paintbrush correctly, in order to make marks. The childminder supports all children to think for themselves, and encourages them to try out new challenges, building on self-esteem and confidence in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539579 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10089528 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. The provider lives in Twickenham. Her operating times are Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks a year.

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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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