Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 29 April 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 has a thorough understanding of the children's interests, likes and developmental needs. This enables her to plan and provide stimulating activities that capture the children's imaginations, indoors, out in the garden and on outings around the local community. n The childminder is caring, attentive and considerate towards the children. She treats them respectfully and, in turn, they develop good social skills and learn to regulate their behaviour. n The childminder is a confident and capable practitioner. She has a thorough understanding of her role and responsibilities, particularly regarding the safety and welfare of the children in her care. n The childminder's teaching skills are strong and children gain key skills in all areas of learning. The childminder does not, however, always challenge children's thinking and learning fully to help each child reach their full potential. n The childminder organises her childminding practice efficiently. All required

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This provision is good

documentation is in place, well maintained and detailed, to support her protection and care of children. n The childminder has forged strong partnerships with parents, who feedback that they are extremely happy with the childcare and teaching their children receive. Close collaboration with parents about their children's development means that outcomes for each child are good. n The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice and identify areas she wants to develop. However, she does not always reflect critically on what she does or on the impact of changes she has made to help her raise the quality 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 reflective practice more efficiently to further develop the quality of the provision for children n enhance the levels of challenge in teaching to take children's learning forward even more.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents from their written feedback. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, the attendance register and policies and procedures. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the support for children's learning both indoors and outdoors.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is a confident practitioner. She is enthusiastic about enhancing her knowledge and skills through completing further training. Safeguarding is effective. It is embedded throughout all aspects of practice. The childminder has a thorough understanding of all signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. Her home is safe, inviting and well organised. Good consideration has been given to how she organises space and resources to maximise children's independent learning. The childminder gathers pertinent information about each child when they are settling in so that she can provide good continuity and follow their home routines. Parents' comments include 'she is fantastic', and 'she works really hard to balance the needs and interests of the children in her care each day'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a language-rich environment, for example learning words such as 'squash' as they mould dough to make caterpillars. While eating lunch, children comment on the pictures of animals on their place mats and name different fruit on a poster in front of them. The childminder competently plans activities around the needs and interests of the children. She provides a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities. This enables children to have independent free play to extend their own ideas and learning. Children undertake a wide range of outings with the childminder to learn more about the world around them, for instance through visits to Wakehurst Place. The childminder closely monitors children's developmental needs and rates of progress to make sure no child is being disadvantaged in any way.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder positively encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe while they are in her care. For instance, young children learn to sit on their bottoms to go down the stairs before gaining the necessary skills to walk safely down them. During snack time, children carefully practise cutting up their banana safely using a small knife, under the close supervision of the childminder. Children are emotionally well supported so they develop self-control, share and show kindness towards each other. The childminder has completed mindfulness training and is beginning to use this in her practice to support children's well-being. Good hygiene practices and appropriate quieter periods of rest promote children's health effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder works collaboratively with parents to promote good learning outcomes for their child. All of the children are making good progress in readiness for the next stage of their education, and they are achieving expected levels of development. The children gain confidence, and develop good communication and social skills. For example commenting how they are making 'big and small holes' in their play dough as they stick pretend candles into their 'birthday cake'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540731 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10089500 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 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Goring-by-Sea in West Sussex. She provides childcare on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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