Childminder 114787

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 7 July 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 successfully personalises the provision for individual children. She utilises their varying interests to enhance their learning.  Children display a great deal of confidence, which the childminder fosters through the strong bonds she develops with children.  Children develop the skills they need to prepare them well for school. The childminder effectively encourages them to do things for themselves to develop their independence.  The childminder has extremely thorough and well-considered risk assessments that she implements to help ensure children's safety in the home and on outings.  The childminder provides an abundance of resources. Children benefit from the variety and diversity in the environment.  The childminder's careful implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures ensure she protects children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to respond to her good questions to enhance their thinking and develop their own ideas.

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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

 allow children time to think and respond to questions to enhance their thinking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector looked at the provision for outside play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminders qualifications and her suitability.

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who attend. This is good

Children are highly engaged in the activities and keen to learn. The childminder provides great adventures, which enable children to become problem solvers. She cleverly follows children's interests as they emerge through play and extends these to promote their learning. For example, when children used a magnifying glass to read small writing the childminder encouraged them to explore the flowers. The childminder uses extremely effective questions to encourage children to develop their thoughts. However, there are times when she does not give children time to think about their answers. Children have a love of books. They recite the words of their favourite stories and anticipate key events. The childminder extends children's learning by planning activities linked to their favourite stories. Consequently, children develop the skills for early reading, writing and mathematics in preparation for school.

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good

The childminder actively promotes children's understanding of the wider world. They experience other cultures through visual media conversations. For example, they listen to the childminder's son speaking Mandarin from China. The childminder uses positive behaviour management strategies to help them learn the house rules. As a result, children behave well. Parents' comments emphasise that their children are learning lovely manners. Children are enthusiastic about eating healthy foods. For example, they request the fruits they have bought at a local farm shop for snack. Children feel safe and secure in the environment. They have strong relationships with the childminder and confidently seek comfort from her. Children develop strong friendships with each other and interact well together.

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provision is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements. She demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is clear that she must report any injury that requires professional medical attention to Ofsted. In addition, she now has comprehensive risk assessments and uses these to minimise risks and hazards. The childminder actively develops her professional knowledge through reading. For example, she encouraged children's investigation skills by providing natural resources so they could test materials to discover what would make good boats on a lake. The childminder is highly active in gaining feedback and information from parents, which she uses effectively to plan and enhance outcomes for children. She has strong relationships with the local playgroup; they share information, which helps to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114787 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 839949 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Henfield, West Sussex. This provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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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