Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 7 June 2019 Previous inspection date 10 November 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n There are positive partnerships with parents. Parents are pleased with the variety of activities the childminder offers children. They value the regular contact and communication to discuss children's learning and progress. Parents comment that the childminder follows correct procedures should a child have an accident. n The childminder has effective relationships with settings where there is shared care, including school. Information about children's learning and progress, as well as any changes in behaviour, is shared. This helps to support consistency in care. n The childminder provides an interesting array of activities to engage children's interest. However, she does not always reshape activities, when required, to help to extend children's learning and thus enable them to make even better progress. n When children start at the setting, the childminder works with parents to establish children's starting points. She plans interesting and appropriate activities to help

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This provision is good

children make good progress. n The childminder does not always promote children's understanding effectively enough of the similarities and differences between themselves and those of other cultures beyond their immediate experience. n Relationships between children and the childminder are friendly and trusting. This helps to support children's self-esteem. They feel safe and behave extremely well.

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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 strengthen practice to more confidently reshape activities when required, to further extend children's learning and thus help them to make even better progress n further support children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and those of other cultures beyond their immediate experience.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and discussed her practice. n The inspector viewed documents relating to the safeguarding of children. n The inspector examined the online records of children's learning and progress. n The inspector spoke to children and read the comments of parents, taking both into consideration.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms to be aware of should a child be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow and the people to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder is reflective about her practice. For example, she has reorganised her garden to include opportunities for children to engage in growing things and to have a seating area where they can eat or chat together. The childminder checks her premises daily to make sure they are safe for children to use. She helps children to understand the impact of their actions. For example, she carefully explains that if the tap is turned fully on, the water will spray everywhere and they will get wet. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are effectively supported. For instance, the childminder uses the advice provided by external professionals and undertakes her own

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

research into different conditions. The childminder regularly tracks the progress of children. She puts appropriate activities in place to address any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. She questions children skilfully, waiting for them to consider their responses. She speaks clearly to children to help them to speak clearly. Children explore changes to materials. For example, children wanted to make pink and successfully mixed red and white. They investigate their environment with interest. For example, they examine a ladybird and observe that it is red with black spots. Early writing skills are effectively developed. For example, chiildren very carefully paint vertical stripes in different colours. The childminder supports children's development of early mathematical skills. For instance, she helps children count how many candles are needed on the birthday cake and how many colours have been used in painting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical skills and understanding of healthy lifestyles are effectively developed. For instance, children enjoy the fresh air on their regular walks and trips to the park and to the woods. They look forward to playing 'pooh sticks'. The childminder provides a nutritious diet and a clean and hygienic environment. Children's social skills are well developed. For instance, they take turns to throw and catch balls in the park. They have a good understanding of being kind to each other. For example, older children are delighted when younger children achieve new skills, such as standing or walking. Children freely choose their own activities and resources from the wide range available.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education, including school. They learn to manage their personal care routines. Children learn to dress themselves and to use cutlery. They concentrate for extended periods of time on tasks they are interested in and happily lead their own learning. Children develop early reading skills. They have access to a wide range of books and regularly visit the library for events such as 'rhyme time'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410460 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060799 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Pound Hill area of Crawley, West Sussex. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm five days a week, all year round. She provides before- and after-school care for older children. The childminder is eligible to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. She has an appropriate level 3 qualification in early years.

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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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