Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 20 August 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children's emotional security and well-being are paramount to the childminder's practice. Each child is cherished, and their individual uniqueness is valued and nurtured in this remarkably welcoming and exceptionally loving setting. n Children have wonderful opportunities to develop their physical skills and make sense of the world around them and the community in which they live. They frequently visit nearby areas of interest such as wildlife parks and the forest. n The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She varies questions to extend children's understanding and gives children time to work their ideas through. For example, the childminder encourages children to discuss different transport they have seen in their daily experiences. n The childminder does not consistently extend children's opportunities to gain skills in

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This provision is good

operating and interacting with technological equipment. n The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. She gains children's starting points and uses these as a baseline for assessing what children know and can do. She regularly shares information with parents about their children's achievements. Parents contribute to children's assessment records and are supported to continue with their children's learning at home. n Although the childminder's skills and knowledge are good, she does not target professional development opportunities precisely enough to help raise the quality of her practice to an even higher level.

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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 seek wider training opportunities to raise teaching quality to a higher level, to help children to reach the highest level of learning n extend opportunities for children to investigate and learn more about technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed children's play and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation. She checked evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. n The inspector considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow to report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. She undertakes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding are current. The childminder uses the views of children and parents to review the quality of the provision. She consults with them to find out what works well and what needs to change. The childminder has also established links with a network of childminders where they regularly share practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely to find out what they already know and can do. She uses her secure knowledge of child development to monitor children's progress and plan precisely for their next steps in learning. Children are tremendously motivated and keen to learn. They demonstrate good physical skills as they accurately pour water from the outdoor tap into containers. Children are curious explorers as they are fascinated to observe change as they mix ingredients in the mud kitchen. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts very well within children's play. She regularly counts with children and discusses size and shape during daily activities to help extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's personal development is at the heart of the childminder's service. She continually promotes their emotional well-being, valuing their ideas and offering specific praise for their determination. Children choose to play outdoors for extended periods. The childminder helps them to take appropriate risks and exercise their muscles. This is demonstrated when children excitedly play racing games as they dart in and out of cones to arrive at the finish line, laughing with delight. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder patiently takes time to involve children in the routines of the day and extends their learning as much as possible. Children love to be independent from a young age. They learn how to keep themselves safe, for example using a knife safely as they prepare fruit for snack time. The childminder values children's uniqueness. She teaches children about respect for different cultures and raises their awareness of the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

needs of people with disabilities. Children have many opportunities to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships, which boosts their confidence and develops their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop the skills needed for the next stages in their learning. For example, they listen carefully to the childminder and follow instructions. They are well prepared for their move on to nursery or school. Children are happy, confident and self-assured. They have good social skills and communicate well. They enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545294 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10108273 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 2 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Crawley Down. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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