Childminder 114134

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 11 February 2016

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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 The childminder provides a relaxed, warm and nurturing environment. Children independently help themselves to a wide range of accessible resources. n Children are making good progress and are well cared for. The childminder knows her children very well and uses their individual interests to plan a wide range of engaging activities, indoors and outdoors. n Parents' feedback shows that they are very happy with the care provided. They comment on the wide range of learning opportunities their children are offered and the rapid progress that they have made while in the childminder's care. They complement the good communication that they have with her about their children. n The childminder offers children a wide range of opportunities to attend local groups and activities which means that children can learn about their local community. For example, children enjoy weekly visits to the local retirement home to share stories and

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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 increase opportunities for children to make their own decisions and further develop skills of independence within self-care routines n enhance opportunities to challenge older children's learning to enable them to reach their full potential.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers, policies and training records. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home which children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge of how to keep children safe. She knows her responsibilities if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her own practice. She is committed to keeping her skills up to date to provide good-quality care to children. For example, she completes regular training and her own research, and meets with other childminders to share good practice. The childminder keeps accurate records of children's attendance and regularly completes risk assessments of areas of her home to ensure that they are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps detailed records of children's learning and development, including photographs, planning and assessments. She regularly shares these with parents so that they can contribute to these. Children are offered a wide range of opportunities to enjoy creative activities. For example, children enjoy mixing different paints to discover which colours they can make while painting shells. Children are excited to predict the colours they can make and talk about how much their parents will like their painted gifts. The childminder effectively develops children's communication skills. For instance, as children label the different shapes that they see in the childminder's home she confidently models the correct pronunciation so that they develop their understanding. Children are excited to copy her and repeat the words once they have mastered them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in systems allow children to settle quickly and build strong attachments to the childminder. They are excited to seek out cuddles and share their play with her. Children's behaviour is very good, they listen carefully and maintain attention for sustained lengths of time. The childminder is a good role model and regularly praises children and encourages their participation in activities. She gives children age- appropriate and clear explanations so that they understand boundaries. Children are sensitively supported to take turns, share and be kind to one another. The childminder encourages children to learn about being healthy. For example, children tell visitors that they have grown their own tomatoes in the garden and talk about their favourite fruits.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next steps in their learning. She has developed strong networks with local schools and nurseries to support children during their transitions. The childminder plans a wide range of opportunities for children to be able to interact with larger groups of children and encourages them to be sociable and caring.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114134 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066678 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 2 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. She is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm 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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