Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/09/2014 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 a warm, homely environment that helps children feel at home and settled.  The childminder interacts effectively with children as they play and extends their learning so they continue to make good progress.  The childminder forms strong links with parents and keeps them well informed about their child's progress. This enables them to work together to promote children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder provides some natural resources and sensory play. However, the range is not extensive to help promote children's increasing awareness and understanding of the natural world.

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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 indoors.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents from letters seen at the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2014. He has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with his wife, who is his assistant. He lives with his wife and two children. They live in a house in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex near schools, shops, the beach and parks. The whole of the ground floor, a first floor bedroom and a bathroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder has one dog and a hamster.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. He is currently minding three children in the early years age range. He also offers care to children aged up to 11 years. The childminder attends local toddler groups on a regular basis.

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

 increase resources that support children further in using their senses to explore and learn about the world around them.

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who attend

The childminder has effective procedures for helping children settle so they feel emotionally secure. He works closely with parents and finds out what they know about their children. The childminder makes good use of information he gains about children's interests and abilities to plan activities that they enjoy. As a result, they quickly settle and engage in their favourite activities. The childminder has good observation and assessment systems. He effectively assesses individual children and identifies learning priorities for them. This enables him to plan challenging activities that meet children's learning needs. As a result, children continue to make good progress in relation to their starting points for learning. The childminder regularly shares the learning records with parents so they know how well their children are progressing. He also encourages parents to be involved in the learning process by supporting children at home.

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who attend

The childminder plans and provides a wide variety of fun and interesting learning experiences that cover all areas of learning. He also gives children the opportunity to make choices and initiate their own play to enhance their learning experiences. The childminder extends children's learning as they play by questioning them and helping them express their ideas and imagination. He actively supports them in developing the skills they need to move successfully on to school and other settings. The childminder reinforces and extends their language skills as he talks with them. Children develop good communication skills as they respond to him and repeat new words. For example, young children talked about 'spaghetti on my pizza' when making pretend meals with the dough. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills through everyday play such as counting the toys with them. He provides children with a variety of tools when playing

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who attend

with dough. This helps them develop good coordination as they learn to handle and use different tools safely and skilfully. The childminder helps children develop an interest in the world around them and the confidence to investigate for themselves. They learn how things work, such as the toy helicopter. However, the childminder has not fully exploited the opportunities for children to develop their sensory skills by exploring natural objects and different textures.

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

The childminder is caring, supportive and friendly. As a result, children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They showed they were happy and content as they giggled and smiled as they played together with him. The childminder helps children feel a strong sense of security and belonging. This enables them to feel confident and able to learn. Children showed good levels of independence as they made choices and decisions about their play. They show they are developing good social skills as the childminder teaches them the importance of sharing and taking turns. This results in children behaving well and playing happily alongside their friends. The childminder praises and encourages children and celebrates their achievements. This successfully builds children's self-esteem and confidence.

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

The childminder organises the home so it is safe and accessible to children. This enables children to move around independently and freely. He has a good range of resources that are easily accessible to children. The childminder makes good use of the resources to meet children's learning needs. He teaches children about how to stay safe when playing indoors and when on outings. For example, he teaches them about safety in the home, road safety and stranger danger. As a result, children develop a good awareness of how to stay safe.

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

The childminder competently promotes children's good health. He provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder actively promotes children's understanding about what is good to eat and why, through discussion and activities. They learn about the wider world as they try different foods from around the world. The childminder makes drinks easily accessible and this enables children to see to their own needs when they get thirsty. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to exercise and enjoy fresh air in the garden and on planned outings.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He implements them effectively and has all the required documentation in place. The childminder has robust safeguarding procedures and is fully aware of his responsibilities if he has a child protection concern. He takes robust measures to maintain a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments on the home and when he takes children on outings. He sometimes works with an assistant and takes all the necessary steps to meet the requirements with regard to safeguarding children.

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provision

The childminder forms effective working partnerships with parents. There is a good exchange of information between them that contributes to children's well-being. Parents said that they are 'thoroughly impressed with the childminder and the level of care provided'. They said that their children are well looked after and making progress. The childminder is establishing very good links with other settings, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. He is working closely with agencies and professionals to make sure he gives the appropriate care and support needed to individual children.

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provision

The childminder has only been minding for a short time but is effectively evaluating his practice and educational programmes. He is making good use of his assessments to see where adjustments need to be made to help narrow any potential gaps in children's learning. The childminder has a realistic view of his strengths and weaknesses. He is taking positive steps to identify and address areas for development in order to benefit children. For example, he has been gaining fresh ideas for activities from books and other childminders to help him to extend children's learning experiences. The childminder is keen to attend further training to improve his knowledge. He shows he has a strong capacity to maintain continuous improvement to his childcare provision.

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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 EY473022 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 966636 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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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

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

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