Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2015 25 November 2008

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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 fully understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She is very clear about child protection issues and the procedures to follow should she have a concern.  The childminder is interested in children's ideas and uses open questions as well as giving them time to voice their answers. Children are developing good communication skills as a result.  The childminder knows the children well and uses links with schools effectively to provide activities that successfully promote and consolidate the children's learning.  The childminder is caring and polite. She successfully helps children to develop a secure understanding of expectations to share and work together. This means, that children develop positive relationships and behave well.  The childminder builds warm and affectionate relationships with children. She uses effective strategies to help settle children in and deal with changes in their lives.

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This provision is good

Children are well settled and secure as a result.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are weaknesses in how the childminder informs parents about their children's achievements and progress.

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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

 improve communication with parents to ensure they are fully aware of their children's achievements and progress in all aspects of the areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children in the setting.  The inspector held ongoing discussions with the childminder and children, including discussions about safeguarding.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through letters they had written.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the childminder's register of attendance, accident and medications forms, child record forms and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a child-friendly, welcoming and organised environment. Children benefit from a broad range of stimulating activities which cover all the educational programmes. For example, children enjoy building marble runs and decorating cards for Mother's day. Activities such as these develop their finer muscle control as well as their understanding of size and measure and promote their creative skills. The childminder skilfully divides her time between the children, changing how she talks with them to build their language skills. This helps children who are less able to develop confidence in building their conversational skills. The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she observes children's achievements and knows them well. She also identifies and plans for their next steps in learning and shares these with parents. However, the childminder does not clearly identify starting points or the stage of development children are at. This

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who attend. This is good

means that parents are not fully aware of their children's development and progress in all aspects of the areas of learning. Consequently, this restricts a fully cohesive approach to promoting the children's learning.

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good

Children enjoy healthy snacks and follow the well-established hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder is very firm about her house rules and discusses these with children. As a result, children are clear about what is expected of them. The childminder is also very clear when children are achieving and having fun, as she frequently gives praise and provides opportunities for them to finish work they have started at school. This promotes the children's enjoyment and motivation. Children help in the appropriate care of pets, which helps them to be confident around animals. Overall, children have good skills to help them in their future learning.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. She continually reflects on how she works and effectively takes account of the views and opinions of both the parents and children. For example, she has improved children's safety by allowing parents to park fully on her drive. She continually improves her provision and maintains her professional knowledge and understanding through accessing additional training. For instance, as a result of training regarding inclusion, she increases opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the world. For example, children have made scrap books of their holidays in other countries and shared these with the other children. The childminder works successfully with schools that children attend. This effectively supports their learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216343 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 903509 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. The childminder lives in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden 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

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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