Childminder 114898

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 24 May 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder is skilled at teaching children new skills and helping them make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder creates a welcoming and safe environment with plenty of stimulating toys and activities that children enjoy.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's day and welfare. This contributes to continuity of care for children.  The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a good awareness of how to promote children's safety and well-being.  The childminder competently reflects on her practice and makes improvements that benefit children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The majority of the posters, including ones that children help make, are on display very high up on the walls so are not easy for children to look at.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maximise the use of posters and photographs to promote children's interest and initiate discussion.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information included in the childminder's questionnaires.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works closely with parents to get to know their children well and meet their needs. She competently observes and assesses children. This enables her to plan challenging activities for children that reflect their interests. The childminder extended their communication and counting skills as they looked at books and completed puzzles together. She asked them questions and they responded with words and simple sentences. Children enjoyed using props to help tell the story. The childminder encouraged all children to have a go as they took turns to open the flaps to see what animal was inside. She prepares children successfully for school as she encourages them to explore and investigate for themselves.

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good

The childminder is caring, kind and friendly. Children showed they felt secure, confident and settled with her. The childminder actively promotes their independence and social skills. Her effective organisation of the play space and resources enables children to make choices and initiate their own play. Children make posters about the fun themes they have enjoyed, using photographs of their play and activities. However, the childminder does not always display them in an area where she can use them to promote further discussion and extend children's learning. The childminder promotes children's good health by providing plenty of physical exercise. Children showed they have developed a good awareness of the importance of hygiene. For example, they said 'I washed my hands so I can do cooking' as they went to the toy kitchen to play.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She carries out robust risk assessments that enable her promote children's safety effectively. The childminder maintains all the required documentation in a professional manner and this contributes to children's well-being. The childminder monitors and reviews her educational programmes competently and makes sure they meet children's individual needs. She takes positive steps to continue to improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder recently made a sensory box. This has resulted in increased opportunities for children to investigate different textures. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge and skills by attending training and gaining ideas from support workers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114898 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 813484 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She is registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, as well as the Early Years Register. The childminder lives with her two adult children in Tilgate, West Sussex and uses the ground floor of her home for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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