Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 5 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 makes effective use of her home and garden to provide interesting play areas where children explore independently and make choices.  The childminder skilfully extends children's learning as they play so that they make good progress in all the areas of learning.  The childminder exchanges helpful information with other providers who share the care and education of individual children. This enables them to work effectively together to promote continuity in children's learning.  The childminder promotes children's health successfully by providing healthy meals and opportunities for plenty of exercise.  Children are very content and secure, and enjoy the stimulating learning experiences.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice and the educational programme to help ensure she continues to meet children's individual learning and care needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder forms strong links with parents but is not fully involving them in contributing to children's learning records and supporting learning at home.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents so that they contribute more fully to children's learning and assessment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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who attend. This is good

Children showed good levels of independence as they helped themselves to toys from the low-level storage units. The childminder knows children well and provides a good variety of toys and activities that reflect their interests and needs. She questioned children and reinforced new words as they played with the dough and coloured rice. Children become confident speakers who readily talk as they engage in play. The childminder effectively teaches them to count and recognise numbers. She makes good use of observational assessment to identify learning priorities and plan further challenging activities for every child. She keeps parents well informed about children's progress although does not always encourage them to be involved in children's learning and assessment.

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good

The childminder creates a safe, warm and homely environment where children settle easily and make themselves at home. She competently teaches children how to manage their feelings and the need to share toys. The childminder builds children's self-esteem as she celebrates their achievements. She promotes children's self-care skills effectively. Children know they need to wash their hands before they eat their healthy snack. They enjoy a wide variety of activities outdoors that increase their physical skills and coordination. The childminder prepares children well for moving on to school as she encourages them to explore and find things out for themselves. Children showed curiosity and an interest in their world. For example, they confidently approached the childminder to ask about the solar lights in the garden.

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provision is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows what to do if she has a child protection concern. The childminder takes robust safety measures that help keep children safe in the home and on outings. She is well organised and has all the required documentation in place that contributes to the promotion of children's well-being. The childminder increases her knowledge by gaining information and advice from childcare publications, other childminders and the local authority. She implements new ideas that increase children's enjoyment and learning. For example, children developed good mathematical skills as they had fun with a newly purchased sorting activity. The childminder shows a strong capacity to continue to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386960 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 830034 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 5 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She lives with her husband and two children in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. The childminder uses the ground floor of her home for childminding. There is a garden available for outdoor 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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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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