Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 01/10/2012 10/05/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds warm, close relationships with children and gives them a strong sense of security.  Children's learning and development is good because the childminder is knowledgeable about the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn best.  Children thrive because the childminder fosters their independence very well. This builds their confidence and resilience.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Although young children and babies enjoy creative activities at toddler groups, there are have fewer opportunities in the childminder's home for them to explore a variety of creative and messy play to enable them to use their , which limits their senses ory experience and abiand lity to explore new materials.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined documents and the records of children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder various aspects of children's care, and the childminder's understanding of how children learn and develop.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her partner and two children aged 5 and 9 years in Angmering, West Sussex. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding, including downstairs toilet facilities. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a pet cat. The childminder is able to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently seven children on roll; of thesethese, one is in the early years age group. The childminder also cares for some children who are over the age of eight. In addition to caring for children in her own home she occasionally co-minds with another registered childminder. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend the range of materials, resources and sensory opportunities in the home for younger children and babies, to enable them to explore colour, texture and space.

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who attend

The childminder has a strong working knowledge of the Foundation Stage and delivers the prime and specific all areas of learning very effectively. She has organised an interesting and stimulating learning environment for children in comfortable homely surroundings. This helps children to settle quickly and be absorbed in their play at all times. The childminder gets to know children very well, and provides particular play equipment to suit their interests and stage of development. She observes children's achievements and tracks their progress accurately and concisely in the learning journal. This enables her to provide activities that meet children's next steps, and children make good progress from their starting points as a result. The childminder is skilled at writing regular summative assessments to show children's progress and she shares these with parents. She intends to carry out the two-year check in line with the health check in order to give parents a full

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who attend

picture of their child's development at that age. Parents contribute to the learning journals so that the childminder can provide activities consistent with the child's interests and understanding.

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who attend

The childminder is skilled at developing children's communication skills. She is at their level as they play and picks up on any gesture or facial expression to aid children's communication and language. Her vocalisations interactions and clear sentences encourage children to speak and attempt new words. As a result, children build a good vocabulary and enjoy songs, stories and interactive games.

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who attend

The childminder positions herself alongside the children, playing with them and creating a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. She initiates some games or children can be independent in their play, having a broad range of activities which are well targeted to their stage of development, and reflecting their interests and skills.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and keeps favourite activities close at hand. For example, a child who is particularly interested in stacking toys has a variety of them at hand to explore. This builds skills in construction and awareness of size and colour at the same time. In this way, the childminder is using children's interests to build their skills in different areas of learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides a good range of activities and children enjoy playing with technological toys and learning how they work. However, young children and babies have fewer opportunities to fully exploreuse messy and creative play to enable them to explore colour, texture and space. , which limits their sensory experience.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is a very effective key person for the minded children. She has a strong understanding of the importance of her relationship in giving the children the security they need in order to separate confidently from their parents. Children clearly feel very safe as they snuggle with her for stories or to rest after playing. Her calm and relaxed manner makes her a good role model for children, and they are relaxed as a result. She has clear house rules and provides an interesting and stimulating range of activities. As a result, children are engaged in purposeful play at all times and behave very well. The childminder takes a positive approach to behaviour management. For example, she blocked access to a cupboard when a child was continually emptying it, rather than playing. This meant the child did not have to be told 'No' and was then able to engage in more interesting play.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children can be very independent as they have easy access to a good range of high quality toys and equipment. They can also get their own drinks, self-select at meal and snack times, and take care of their personal hygiene. The childminder is very supportive of children's independence as she knows that this gives them the skills they need when they make the transition to pre-school and school. Children are also able to take managed risks when learning new skills, such as climbing or using scooters. Children grow in confidence as they learn that their persistence pays off.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children benefit from a very healthy diet and have easy access to water and milk to drink. They play in the fresh air every day and enjoy outdoor play in parks and the childminder's own garden. Children enjoy digging, hunting for bugs and playing in the sand. There is a broad full range of resources and the a stimulating good learning environment. This means that children have good opportunities to make progress in all aspects of their development and be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in of safeguarding children. All adults in the house are checked to enable children to play in safety. All areas of the premises, including the garden are secure and children are well supervised. as to their suitability. The childminder is aware of the action she should take if she had concerns about a minded child in her care. Parents are aware of her duties responsibilities because she provides an information pack containing a good range of important information about how she works.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the welfare requirements and maintains her records accurately and efficiently. She plans her childminding carefully to ensure she meets the ratios allowed and can give all children the care and support they need. The childminder has been building her business slowly since registering and has thoroughly embedded her good practice. She has responded well to the recommendations made at the first inspection and established an effective way to record children's learning and development.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to monitor children's progress, and this demonstrates her skill at ensuring the whole curriculum is covered. She evaluates her practice using feedback from parents and children, and this gives her a good awareness of her strengths. The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and understanding by pursuing further qualifications.

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provision

The childminder builds strong, professional relationships with parents. She shares a lot of information about children's learning and development in the daily diary and the learning journal. Parents are well-informedwell informed about the Early Years Foundation Stage including the recent changes. The childminder works closely with parents to tailor for the specific needs of each child. This means that children have good consistent care. Parents appreciate the childminder's flexibility and the secure, fun environment she provides. Children value her company and the interesting activities on offer. Early years children do not currently have any contact with other agencies or day care settings. However, the childminder is skilled at building close working links with schools in order to provide coherent care.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411880 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 884092 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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