Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/10/2013 17/11/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder develops good relationships with parents, which enables her to provide a consistent approach to children's individual learning, development and meeting their welfare needs.  Children play in a welcoming, warm and friendly home, where they develop close bonds with the childminder.  Children take part in a suitable range of activities and play experiences, which enable them to make satisfactory progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not completed the required progress summary for children aged between two and three years.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her work.  There were no children present at the time of the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written comments from parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her partner and two school aged children, in Crawley West Sussex. The ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The premises are close to local schools, parks, and transport links. There are currently seven children on roll, of these, four are in the early years age group. The childminder is also registered on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder attends toddler groups with young children and is able to take and collect children from local schools and nurseries.

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must:

 make arrangements to review and assess the progress of the children aged between two and three years

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who attend

The childminder has a sufficient awareness of the areas of learning and adequately plans for children's individual needs. The childminder gains information from parents regarding children's starting points. She then makes written observations of children in her care and uses photographs to support her observations. The childminder links her observations to the areas of learning and uses a general publication to plot children's progress. She then plans sufficiently for children's next steps. For instance, she supports children to develop an awareness of different colours, numbers and shapes. The childminder's observation records and photographs demonstrate that children take part in suitable activities and outings that support their developmental stages. The childminder has not completed the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, which is a requirement. She does not have a clear awareness of required elements that she should

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who attend

include when completing the written assessment to give to parents. The childminder's observations demonstrate that children in her care make sufficient progress in their learning and development taking into account their starting points. This adequately supports children's progression to the next stage in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder states that she feeds back to parents each day verbally and through the use of a daily diary. She informs them what has happened in the day and she shares her observations with parents whenever they wish to discuss their child's development. This enables parents to be consistently involved in their child's learning and development. The childminder has developed a suitable settling in procedure to suit the needs of the children and their families. The childminder states that she involves her minded children in helping to settle a new child. They do this by showing them the toys and playing together. She says it helps the child to get used to her and the new environment, which in turn helps them to settle. The childminder is able to demonstrate, through her photographs and verbally, that children's play, activities and experiences cover all of the areas of learning. For example, while on outings they visit places of interest as well as toddler groups. At

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who attend

home children enter into pretend play, for example, playing with the dolls and the equipment available to care for them.

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

The childminder demonstrates that she encourages the children to be friends to share and be kind to each to each other. She says she tries to use lots of praise and positive encouragement. For example, she states that she claps her hands and offers words of praise for children's achievements. This develops children's self-esteem and confidence. She demonstrates that she develops close bonds with the children as she states that they approach her for cuddles. This enables children to feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder describes the use of age appropriate techniques to manage children's behaviour. For example, she says that she asks children to move away from the situation and she talks with them about their feelings and those of others. This helps them to develop a secure understanding of how to manage their own behaviour. All children are encouraged to develop skills of independence and self care. For example, she

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

encourages them to use the low level coat hooks for their belongings and to care for themselves after using the toilet.

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

The childminder maintains her home to good standards, through the completion of risk assessment for the home and outings. This helps to ensure that children remain safe and develop an awareness of their own personal safety. The childminder demonstrates that she supervises children in her care at all times and she is fully aware of how many children of the varying age groups she may care for. Children have many opportunities to play out of doors, either in the garden or while on outings. They use the play equipment at the local parks and the wheeled toys in the garden. This supports children's awareness of adopting a healthy lifestyle, while developing their physical skills. Children practise fire evacuation with the childminder, which enables them to follow the correct procedure in the event of an emergency.

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

Children readily select from the low-level storage system, which enables them to follow their own interests and desires. The childminder supplies all of their meals, snacks and drinks. The childminder feels that she provides a healthy balanced diet for the children. She states that children are able to access drinks at any time. This supports the children's developing awareness of the need to adopt a healthy diet and lifestyle. The childminder provides first aid treatment to children in needed and she is fully aware of the need to complete her accident record and to inform the parents. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote diversity and she provides an inclusive environment for children in her care.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a sufficient knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities in relation to child protection. The childminder shows a satisfactory understanding of the procedures that she must follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has not met the requirements of the Childcare Register as she does not have a written safeguarding statement. She discusses child protection procedures with parents, which enables them to gain an understanding of her role.

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provision

The childminder has attended the required training for childminding, including first aid. She demonstrates a sound awareness of her strengths and the area for development. For example, she has highlighted possible training courses that she would like to attend. The childminder targets areas for improvement sufficiently well and therefore shows how she improves outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates that she develops good relationships with parents. She provides them with relevant documentation such as contract and information sheets. Parents complete and sign various consents including giving the childminder permission to seek emergency treatment. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their child's day and their achievements through the use of a diary and verbal discussions on a daily basis. The childminder seeks feedback from parents and they rate her highly stating that they would happily recommend her service to other parents. The childminder has suitable systems in place for sharing learning information when children attend another early years setting. This enables the childminder to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and to supports any potential emerging gaps.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 action. 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 EY392124 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 936347 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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