Childminder EY443814

Inspection date 9 July 2019 Previous inspection date 10 October 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 is forward-thinking and seeks opportunities to extend her own practice and the practice of other childminders in the local area. For example, she has developed 'satellite networking' groups. These provide opportunities for children to socialise and learn together, as well as offer co-childminders the opportunity to share good practice. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has created an online messaging service to share information about children's learning and development. This effectively helps to foster continuity in children's care and learning between the setting and home. This provides children with rich learning opportunities. n The environment is well set-up and inviting, reflecting children's interests. This motivates children to learn well. However, children do not have consistent opportunities to explore and discuss how print carries meaning to further support their literacy skills.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a strong knowledge of children's development and plans creative activities to promote different skills. Children thoroughly enjoy the planned activities, allowing them to make good progress. However, the childminder does not consistently make effective use of children's next steps when planning for their learning. n The childminder provides a warm, caring and nurturing learning environment which helps children to settle in quickly and develop their eagerness to learn. Parents speak highly of the childminder, commenting on how she has created a 'homely feel'. n Children engage in a range of activities that embrace their own culture and the cultures and celebrations of others. This allows the children to learn about the people around them and the community in which they live.

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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 develop further ways to support and extend children's literacy skills n use children's next steps in learning more effectively in planning to help provide the highest levels of challenge for all groups of children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, qualifications and policies used by the childminder, including children's learning journeys. n The inspector observed a range of activities. n The inspector considered the views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The keen and self-motivated childminder reflects on her practice effectively, understanding what she needs to do to develop her teaching. For example, she is currently exploring ways of offering a 'forest school approach' to further complement the wonderful outdoor activities she already offers. The childminder ensures that she keeps up to date with developments in early years and attends a range of training. This contributes to her strong teaching skills. The childminder has detailed knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and can clearly explain the procedures for reporting any concern. Robust risk assessments are carried out daily to identify potential hazards. This ensures children play in a safe environment. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating and exciting learning environment, which excites the children's desire to learn. She uses her observations in play to provide sensitive interactions with the children. This allows her to know when children need support or when she needs to offer further challenge. The childminder uses questions well to promote children's ideas. For instance, she challenges children to think about how they might join their construction materials together. This supports children to develop valuable problem-solving skills. The childminder effectively uses a range of methods to support children's communication and language skills, for example, naming objects using single words, to broaden vocabulary. Children have a multitude of opportunities to be active and explore the superb outdoor area. For example, they enjoy prolonged periods of fresh air as they scoot along on tricycles and use large physical skills to practise their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

tennis swing. The childminder offers trips out where children enjoy walks through the local forest and visits to the farm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, caring and nurturing learning environment which helps children to settle in quickly and develop their eagerness to learn. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. For instance, children are happy to go for cuddles when in need of reassurance. The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She teaches children the importance of taking turns and sharing. For example, when a child wants a toy that another child has, the childminder skilfully involves the child in determining the best way to deal with the conflict. Children are encouraged to be independent as they wash their hands and cut up fruit for their snacks. Children mix well with other children as the childminder organises community projects. For instance, childminders in the local area come together for egg-and-spoon races at Easter time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious, enthusiastic learners, who giggle and smile as they flourish in play. All children make good progress from their starting points, including those children who receive early years entitlement. Children develop the skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning or eventual move to school. For example, children form good mathematical skills as they count the number of times they can pop the bubble wrap.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443814 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10108808 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2012

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Hassocks. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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