Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2015 24 February 2009

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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 has a thorough knowledge of each child's care and learning needs. She uses this information to plan a broad range of good-quality activities that support the children's ongoing development.  The childminder works in harmony with the other adults in the setting offering the children an environment where there are warm relationships. Consequently, children feel safe, secure and confident to try new challenges.  The experienced childminder's teaching methods are very effective in helping children to move forward in their learning.  The childminder evaluates her practice and makes changes to enhance the provision for the children.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. She keeps all records up to date and reviews them regularly to ensure she meets the requirements of registration.  The childminder ensures that she updates her knowledge by accessing training to meet

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This provision is good

legal requirements, such as first aid and food hygiene. She exchanges ideas on practice with her co-childminder, which further benefits children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not encouraged to be independent at meal times, for example, they do not help to prepare food at snack time or pour their own drinks.

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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

 further promote children's self-care skills and independence, for example, at meal times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the interaction of the childminder and other adults working in the setting with the children.  The inspector sampled documents kept on the children's progress.  The inspector looked at the documents, including those for safeguarding that support the childminder's practice.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. Children are enthusiastic learners; they eagerly choose and participate in a wide range of worthwhile activities. The positive and patient interaction from the childminder results in children who concentrate and persevere. This builds their confidence as they receive positive praise for their efforts. Children show confidence and high levels of self-esteem as they join in with the different activities. This helps prepare them for their next stage in learning. The childminder makes regular observations of children to identify what they need to learn next and uses this information when interacting with the children. For example, at mealtimes they play 'I spy' using the sounds of letters to identify objects around the room. Partnerships with parents are positive and worthwhile. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's progress and experiences through conversations and regular

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who attend. This is good

updates. This enables parents to continue their child's learning at home.

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good

The childminder offers the children a nurturing environment, acknowledging and valuing their individuality. Children have strong attachments to the childminder, her co- childminder, the assistant and each other. They are very happy, contented and feel secure with them. Children behave well and use good manners because they receive consistent messages from the childminder. They share and co-operate with each other and consider the feelings of others, quickly apologising unprompted if they accidently hurt their friend. The resources are well organised to support children's learning and imagination. The childminder engages in conversations with children and uses these times to promote or consolidate their learning. For example, as children play with the tea set she offers them jugs of water. She teaches them about volume so they learn to identify whether the jugs are half, three quarters or completely full. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks; they

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good

sit together making it a social occasion. However, life skills, such as cutting up their fruit and vegetables or pouring their own drinks, are not promoted.

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provision is good

The childminder has an accurate understanding of her responsibilities regarding meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding procedures and ensures that children are safe in her care. She monitors the effectiveness of the educational programme by reviewing children's progress in all areas to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder knows how to work in partnership with others to promote a shared approach to children's care and learning. She uses self- evaluation to create a relevant development plan to further benefit children. She has met the actions and addressed the recommendations from the last inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298804 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 814839 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She works at the house of her daughter, who is also a registered childminder, in the village of Rose Green close to the town of Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The house is within walking distance of schools, shops and recreation areas. The childminder works with her co-childminder and her co-childminder's assistant when needed.

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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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