Childminder 115221

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 9 December 2015

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder gets to know children and families extremely well. Children develop excellent bonds with her. They settle quickly and are extremely happy, content and secure. The childminder is very sensitive to children's individual needs, which supports their emotional well-being exceptionally well. n The childminder observes children regularly to make accurate assessments of their levels of development. Children develop a 'can-do' attitude to learning. The childminder encourages them to persevere with difficult tasks and try new things, which helps them to develop resilience. n The childminder takes every opportunity to support children to understand others and they develop highly positive relationships. For example, children attend a number of groups and childminder drop-ins on a weekly basis. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She has developed effective systems that help to include parents in planning for their child's next steps in learning.

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This provision is good

She forges good links with other settings that children attend, to maintain consistency and continuity in their learning in the setting and at home. n Children gain a considerable understanding of the environment in which they live. For example, they regularly enjoy opportunities to go on outings to farms and places of interest, where they extend their knowledge of the natural world. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a range of resources. However, they are not easily able to explore activities and resources that encourage them to practise skills that support their early writing.

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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 create more opportunities for children to take part in activities that support their early writing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures, and learning and development documents. n The inspector sought the views from parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She knows how to recognise, record and respond appropriately to any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder successfully assesses risks to children in her home and during outings. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, recent training has strengthened her understanding of how to check for allergens in food to support children with asthma. The childminder reviews her provision to help her identify where she can make further improvements, and seeks parents' views on the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares her attention to ensure that children are challenged and supervised effectively. She plans interesting activities that help children of varying ages to progress to the next steps in their learning. For example, younger children enjoy exploring the texture and changes in colour when paints are mixed together. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She asks them questions about their play and experiences and encourages them to think. She reminds them of past events and asks them to describe things they remember doing at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They follow rules, are very polite and use good manners. The childminder listens well to children and provides them with an abundance of praise and encouragement. The childminder encourages older children to show consideration for younger children and supports them very sensitively to manage their feelings. Children develop an excellent awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder takes children on walks around the local area, where they learn about road safety and practise crossing roads at the traffic lights. Children take part in a wealth of activities to widen their knowledge and understanding. For example, they were fascinated as they observed different reptiles, such as a python and a bearded dragon, at a local event.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and acquire a range of skills to support their future development and their eventual move on to school. They become increasingly independent and learn to manage personal care tasks, including feeding themselves and using the toilet. Children learn about differences between themselves and others, and the wider world. For instance, they take part in activities to learn about different festivals and the beliefs of others, such as creating elaborate Chinese decorations and tasting traditional dishes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115221 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066606 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Lancing, West Sussex. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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