Childminder 114004

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/03/2014 28/11/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 4 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 requires improvement

 The childminder talks continuously to children so they hear lots of language and this supports their growing vocabulary.  The childminder keeps children safe because she supervises them appropriately especially when they are out.  The childminder has made some improvements to the care she offers children by addressing all the actions raised at her last inspection.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder's methods for assessing children's progress do not accurately reflect the stage of development they have reached.  The childminder does not give children explanations to help them understand about good behaviour.  The childminder does not allow children time to think about what she has said so they can formulate their answers.  Systems to review practice,with the inclusion of parents' views, is not fully established.

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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 observed activities in the childminder's lounge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector observed the children and childminder at play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives with her husband in Horsham, West Sussex, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with the exception of the bedrooms. There is a garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is currently minding three children in the early years age range. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects children from the local schools and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis.

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must:

 support children's understanding of good behaviour so that they learn what is acceptable and what the consequences of their actions might be

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must:

 ensure assessments accurately reflect children's achievements and identifies their key next steps.

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

 allow children sufficient time to think before they answer questions

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

 develop the use of reflective practice to identify strengths and areas for improvement, taking account the views of parents and children.

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who attend

The childminder encourages children to choose what they play with. She finds out what they like to do from their parents when they start, so she can have those things available. The childminder then observes children and records what they do to track their development. However, she links their progress to their actual age rather than the stage they have reached, so children are not always sufficiently challenged. The childminder cannot therefore, identify accurately any areas of learning where children are more or less able so she can target their next steps and support progress in all areas. This also applies to children's assessments when they are two-years-old. The childminder interacts with the children continuously and speaks to them all the time, so they hear lots of language. However, she often asks a series of questions so children do not have time to think about them and work out their answers. They eventually move on to something else as they

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who attend

Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They relax together and talk about the pictures. The childminder is good at relating things to children's own lives such as comparing the colours of the cars to those of their parents' cars. Children enjoy role play and care lovingly for dolls which the childminder encourages, by asking them about what they are doing. Children say the baby needs to sleep and cuddles them tenderly, for example. The childminder acknowledges their caring nature so children's self-esteem is boosted. Children enjoy music and sing along confidently using a microphone. Pencils are always available for children to draw and practise writing, to support their early literacy skills. The childminder makes sure children's learning journeys are available for parents to see at any time and she discusses what they have done every day. Parents know what children are doing and can talk to them about it. They keep the childminder updated with

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who attend

what children are interested in at home to support children's continuity of learning.

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

The childminder has a long settling in process for new children so they get to know each other well. Children initially attend for just one hour and gradually increase the amount of time they stay so they feel safe and happy to leave their parents for a whole day. The childminder makes sure she has a selection of resources out that each child enjoys, and they can help themselves to. She checks her home each morning before children arrive so she knows she has removed any hazards and it is a safe place for them. The childminder helps keep children safe when they go out by talking about road safety and staying all together. Daily outings help children enjoy being in the fresh air and being active as part of a healthy lifestyle. They go to the park to be active and walk to the school each day to take and collect older children. As children visit the school this way it helps prepare them for when they start. The childminder encourages children to dress themselves and practise

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

writing their names if they want to, ready for when they go to school.

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

Children generally behave well. However, the childminder does not explain to children why she is telling them to do some things. For example, she tells them they have to sit up when they are eating as they relax on the sofa. The lack of explanation about the possible risk of choking does not help them understand the risks of some behaviour. Sometimes the childminder uses negative expressions to manage children's behaviour such as 'don't do that' which is inconsistent with those times she gives them praise for their manners and behaviour and helps them feel good about themselves.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the welfare and learning and development requirements. However, weaknesses in assessment systems mean children are not progressing as well as they should for their age and ability, and methods of behaviour management are inconsistent. The childminder has made some improvements to her practice since her last inspection so that children are well supervised and all adults who come into contact with the children are suitably vetted. She has attended safeguarding training so she has a clear idea of the signs that children may be at risk of harm and what action she should take to protect them. The childminder displays a poster with the local contact numbers on and so parents can see what action she will take if needed.

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provision

The childminder's policies and procedures underpin her practice well, including risk assessments to ensure children play in a safe and well maintained environment. She maintains good partnerships with the children's parents to share daily information with them about what the children have been doing. She also works in partnership with other settings children attend, sharing children's learning journeys to compare the children's progress. The childminder knows she has to update her first aid training this year. However, she has not evaluated her practice in sufficient detail to identify any other training she might benefit from. She does not ask for the parents views to see how well they think she is caring for their children and what they think she may be able to improve on.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 114004 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 896522 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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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