Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/08/2014 02/11/2010

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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 requires improvement

 The childminder makes sure children feel safe and secure, as her arrangements for safeguarding the children are robust.  The childminder helps children develop confidence and enjoy their play as she encourages them to take part in a good range of activities and play experiences.  The childminder has a very good relationship with the parents; they are kept fully informed of their children's day.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not effectively set the next steps in learning for each child, to link them into the planning, to promote children's learning and development needs.  The childminder does not ensure children's progress in mathematics is as effective as other areas.

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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 discussed the format of the inspection on arrival.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled other documentation including those related to safeguarding.  The inspector also took account of the written comments of parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her partner and four children in a house in the Crawley area of West Sussex. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, and bathroom facilities are on the first floor. A fully enclosed garden is available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age group on a part-time basis. The family have no pets.

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must:

 consider the individual needs, interests and stages of development of each child, and use this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experiences for each child, to help them make as much progress as possible

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

 strengthen the educational programme for mathematics so that suitably challenging experiences are planned to ensure children make good progress across all aspects of this area of learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides a caring environment for children where they can be happy and secure. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how children learn, by providing an accessible environment to support them in making their own choices inside and outside. Observation, planning and assessment systems are not fully secure. The childminder produces a summary of children's progress but does not regularly identify the next steps for learning for each child. She does not complete regular observations to enable her to effectively track the children's progress in the different areas of learning. This means she is not secure in the level of progress children make in all areas, and is therefore not clear on their achievements and learning needs. As a result, she does not always plan targeted activities that meet children's individual learning needs. Consequently, although children enjoy the range of activities and the childminder's

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who attend

interaction, they do not consistently receive appropriate challenges and learning experiences that help them make good progress. The childminder has an understanding of the seven areas of learning, and how children learn, but the quality of teaching is inconsistent and she does not promote all areas of learning well. The childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to count and recognise shapes and name colours. Therefore, children's progress in their mathematical development is not as strong as other areas of learning. Children's progress records also include many photographs of the children engaged in activities, and provide a record for parents. Children take part in some planned activities and have opportunities to initiate their own play.

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who attend

The childminder appropriately supports children's learning and they enjoy the support and attention they receive from her, and she gets to know them well. She promotes children's vocabulary well, due to the good interaction between herself and the child. She gets down on floor level to play with the children and encourages them in their play. A range of toys and resources, are available for the children to access. They enjoy the many activities provided; they talk happily to the childminder and each other when playing with the trains or playing in the garden.

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who attend

The childminder has a very good partnership with the parents and she ensures they are involved in their children's learning and development. Parents sign a wide range of agreements when their children first start with the childminder, and she keeps them fully informed about their child's progress. The childminder has not yet implemented the progress check for two-year-old children, but her good knowledge of each child will benefit her when it comes to carrying out the check.

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

Children are welcomed into a friendly home where they are valued and included to ensure none are disadvantaged. They develop warm and secure relationships with the childminder, who supports the children well and takes care of their needs. Children's safety is promoted effectively and good systems are in place to ensure the home remains secure at all times. Children understand the need to keep safe as they practise the emergency evacuation procedure, and talk about road safety.

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

Children learn about keeping healthy as the childminder talks about why they need to wash their hands before eating or after using the toilet. They access the outdoors in all weathers to have regular fresh air and exercise. They develop their physical skills when they access the garden to play, or go for walks, where they can move around freely and practise their large motor skills. The childminder has systems in place for behaviour management. Children generally behave well, and the childminder helps children to learn skills to prepare them for their later lives, such as sharing, taking turns and being polite and kind to each other. She helps prepare children for the move to school, by encouraging them to develop the skills needed such as developing independence and recognising their written name; this ensures a smooth transfer, consistency of care and learning and reassurance for each child.

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provision

The childminder welcomes all children into the setting and ensures their health, safety and well-being is her main concern. Arrangements to safeguard the children are robust. The childminder ensures children are well cared for, and always supervised. The childminder and other household members are suitably vetted, and the childminder is fully aware of her duty to protect the children in her care. She has a sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and is aware of her role and responsibilities. The childminder promotes equality and diversity and provides children with an inclusive environment where they learn about valuing each other's differences. Systems to monitor and identify the strengths of the provision and areas for development are not fully in place. Therefore, the provider is unable to fully ensure the continuous improvement of the setting. The provider has met the action and some of the recommendations set at the last inspection, but has not fully

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provision

The childminder has a good partnership with the parents; they are very happy with the care and attention the childminder gives the children and comment on how the children are always eager to spend time with her. Parents receive feedback about their children's routines and achievements at the end of the day. She has a notice board for parents and shares a variety of information with them. The childminder is aware if she has a minded child attending another setting such as a pre-school, she must link with the child's key person and share information about the child's learning, for continuity of 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 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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY312921 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 972072 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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