Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 11 June 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 home-from-home environment. Children are happy and have secure attachments with her. The childminder encourages them to develop high levels of independence from an early age. For instance, children choose their own activities and they confidently explore the wide range of good-quality resources available for them. n The childminder is a natural communicator with children. She uses her past experience of working with children with special educational needs very well. She spends time playing alongside children to help them learn. The childminder interacts very well with them to support their ongoing development effectively, for example their language and communication. n Children behave well and the childminder helps them to develop good manners. She has a consistent approach to managing behaviour and she shares this with parents to help ensure that there is continuity in this area of children's development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder organises purposeful outings, for example to stately parks and musical age-appropriate groups, to help children mix with similar-aged children. They learn about the world around them and develop good social skills. n The childminder reviews the quality of her practice well. She gathers feedback from parents to help enhance the care and learning she provides. Parents comment positively on the support their children receive. n The childminder is not always consistent in providing enough opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's learning in the setting or to continue with good progress at home. n The childminder has not fully developed the links with other early years providers to extend children's ongoing progress, for example through shared information.

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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 build further on the partnerships with parents to share information about what children are learning at the setting and how this can be continued at home n strengthen the links with other providers where children attend, to share information about children's progress and use this to plan for their individual future learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the setting. She spoke to the children and took account of the views of parents from documents containing their comments on the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She also looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very aware of her responsibilities to protect children. She has a secure understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and knows what to do if she has any concerns about their welfare. The childminder effectively minimises potential risks in her home, garden and on outings to help keep children safe. She keeps up to date with current legislation and completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. Since her registration, she shares good practice with other registered childminders and reflects on her practice. For instance, she has reviewed how she assesses children's progress. As a result, she has implemented a new system. This helps to provide her with an accurate view of children's overall development and to plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder monitors her provision to help ensure that children's changing needs and

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

interests are reflected in the resources that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the attentive childminder. She provides purposeful support and tunes into their interests, for example making a pretend shop. The childminder follows children's lead and interacts very well to extend their thoughts and ideas as she does so. For instance, she encourages them to make shopping lists and labels for the items they wish to sell. Children have fun making up prices for their stock and take turns to be the shopkeeper. This helps to develop their social interactions and early writing skills. The childminder supports children's curiosity to learn very well. For instance, when children become inquisitive about recycling, she provides clear explanations. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'incinerator', 'ash' and 'steam', to extend their understanding and vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is friendly and welcoming and has a very calm personality. She provides children with encouragement and praise as they play. The childminder helps children to learn how to share, take turns and show consideration to their friends. She works closely with parents to ensure that children's dietary needs are met. The childminder helps children to use good hygiene practices and to develop healthy eating habits. For instance, she discusses the nutritious options available and encourages children to safely use knives when they make their chosen lunch. Children take part in a range of activities to support their physical skills, such as riding scooters and bikes. This helps to support their coordination and balancing skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire a range of skills to prepare them for their eventual move on to school. Children are keen and motivated learners. Their mathematical skills are developing well. They can write numbers and do simple calculations. Children recognise letters of their name and know the sounds that these represent. They share books and enjoy recalling the sequence of popular stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546773 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10103563 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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