Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/07/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 provides some exciting learning opportunities, both planned and spontaneous, that cover all areas of learning. Consequently, children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a stimulating, well-resourced, and welcoming environment, which provides a range of experiences that develop children's independence and cooperation.  Children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning because the childminder enables them to feel settled and confident.  The childminder has full understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, which means that children are safe, happy and engaged in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not fully extend opportunities for children to practise writing skills in every day play activities.  The childminder has not fully developed the outside area to reflect all areas of learning.

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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 inside and outside.  The inspector talked to parents and children.  The inspector sampled some policies.  The inspector read the self-evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives with her school-aged child in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. There are suitable toilet and washing facilities on the first floor. There is an area for young children to sleep upstairs. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends local groups. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The family has a pet dog.

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

 provide more opportunities for children to practise spontaneous early writing skills by providing appropriate resources during every day play both inside and in the garden

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

 improve opportunities for children to explore all areas of learning outside.

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who attend

The childminder provides children with some exciting experiences to promote all aspects of their learning. For example, the last fire drill resulted in role-play in the garden where the children dressed up in fire-fighter's outfits and used the hose in the garden. The childminder teaches children about the natural world by using the discovery of leaf cutter bees nesting in the soil of a plant in a pot. Children have been watching the bee and can explain how the bee takes part of a leaf back to the nest. The childminder arranges visits to the garden centre, the pet shop or the library for example. This enables children to learn through a range of meaningful and relevant experiences. However, the childminder has not extended opportunities for children to explore all areas of learning outside.

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who attend

The quality of teaching is good because the childminder adapts the activities to reflect the age and stage of development of individual children. The childminder promotes children's understanding of number by explaining that a one and zero together make the number 10. The childminder encourages children to solve problems. For example, in the garden the ball is stuck in a tree. The childminder asks children for their ideas about how to get the ball down. Children make suggestions and test out their ideas. The childminder provides some opportunities for children to write for a purpose. For example, they have written their name on the placemat they have made for meal times. There is a large easel with chalks available for drawing and writing. However, she does not routinely provide writing resources to enable children to spontaneously practise their early writing skills during everyday play, for example, during role play.

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who attend

The childminder uses individual learning journeys to record the progress of children. She links photographs of activities that the children have experienced to the areas of learning and puts these in the journal. The childminder or parents can clearly recognise what the child has achieved with the use of a different symbol for each area of learning. This ensures children are making good progress. The childminder uses the learning journal to identify the next steps in children's learning and to plan activities that will help them progress.

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who attend

Parents say they are very happy with the service. Communication between the parent and childminder is good. During daily conversations, the childminder shares messages from school. The childminder gives parents a written record of their child's day. She also communicates with them by text or email. Parents say their children are always very happy to come to the setting and they talk excitedly about what they have done there.

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

There is a relaxed warm relationship between the children and the childminder, which ensures children feel secure and progress with their learning. The childminder provides a stimulating, well-resourced, and welcoming environment, which provides a range of experiences that develop children's independence and cooperation. For example, the children choose their activities from cupboards that are easily accessible to them, or children spread their own butter on their toast. Children are competent at managing their personal needs.

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

Behaviour is good at the setting because children know and understand the boundaries. This is because the childminder reminds children of her expectations. The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour well. She is consistent in her approach and consequently children understand what is expected. During snack time, children use good manners. Children regularly take turns at games.

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

The childminder arranges settling in visits for new children starting with her that help children to settle quickly and begin the learning process. She has developed good relationships with local schools that children attend.

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

Children learn about healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle from first hand experiences. For example, they make fruit kebabs as a healthy snack and play outside regularly, benefitting from the fresh air and exercise. They have access to drinking water at all times so they do not become thirsty. The childminder teaches children about road safety on the way to and from school.

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provision

The childminder has clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She implements effective safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder follows all health and safety procedures, such as risk assessments, to ensure children are safe.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the areas of learning and provides a broad range of experiences to promote learning in all areas. As a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals and beyond. Accurate assessment of children's achievements ensures appropriate activities that support individual children's learning are available. For example, a visual display helps children with special needs understand about moving to a new school.

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provision

The childminder has identified training to enhance her practice and improve outcomes for the children. This demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement. She belongs to the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years, which helps her to keep up to date with any changes to childcare legislation.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are well established. This enables the childminder to meet the individual needs of all children at the setting. Parents can support children's learning at home because they are regularly informed of the progress their children. The childminder has a good relationship with local schools, which ensures a consistent approach to children's learning.

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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 EY474287 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 954844 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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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