Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 29 June 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 has a clear understanding of the good progress children are making. She effectively uses a computerised system to record observations, which she uses to identify children's next steps in learning.  The childminder demonstrates a strong knowledge of how to adapt her practice to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.  Children are confident communicators, due to the careful attention the childminder pays to supporting communication and language skills. Children learn sign language to aid their early communication skills.  The childminder is very sensitive to children's feelings. She creates dens and quiet areas to allow children places to retreat to, when they want personal space.  Children are educated well about healthy practices; they wash their hands before snack without prompting and happily choose fruit to eat.  Children are given great opportunities to learn to respect and care for living creatures

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This provision is good

as they are involved in caring for the family pets.  The childminder has a strong knowledge of how to keep children safe, as she is knowledgeable about child protection procedures. She has strict policies in place to keep them safe, both in the home and on outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when children do not remain fully focused for sustained periods of time, due to the childminder directing their thoughts. They are not always given the freedom to explore their own ideas and make their own discoveries.

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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

 build on opportunities for children to lead their play and make their own discoveries.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

Children progress well as they engage in a range of experiences that meet all their learning needs. They are encouraged to learn about the environment as they collect leaves and observe caterpillars turning into butterflies. Children are able to develop their social skills as they meet up with other children to engage in musical activities. Regular trips out in the local environment broaden their experiences. The childminder understands how young children learn and engages them through making activities, such as story time, interactive. Children enjoy using props in storytelling. They are very well prepared for their next stages of learning; for example, they see themselves as writers and exclaim 'I've written my name'. There are many opportunities to develop early mathematical skills, along with reading and writing. Partnerships with parents are very strong. The childminder shares the child's next steps with parents and advises them on ways they can contribute

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good

Children feel safe and secure in the environment due to the strong bond they have with the childminder. Interactions are filled with smiles, chatter and giggles. The childminder ensures children feel welcomed in her home as they have personalised spaces to put their things. The play area is stimulating and well resourced. For example, posters invite children to look out for signs of spring in the garden. The childminder has a positive approach to getting children outside, and her garden is well resourced and promotes learning in a variety of areas. Children can cook in the mud kitchen or develop their physical skills as they bounce on space hoppers. The childminder follows strict procedures for keeping children safe in her home. Rigorous systems are in place to ensure children are safe around the family pets.

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provision is good

The childminder evaluates her practice constantly. As activities are repeated, they are refined to increase their effectiveness. The childminder is proactive in improving her practice; she requests feedback from children, parents and other childminders, and changes her practice accordingly. She further demonstrates her drive to improve, through attending courses and conferences to add to her knowledge. A recent conference on play has led her to introduce the use of dens for a range of purposes. For example, children are able to explore torches in a dark den. The childminder ensures continuity in the children's education by developing partnerships with all parties involved. In addition to the strong relationships she has with parents, she liaises effectively with pre-schools and schools to share information on the children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318453 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 834533 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 29 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She provides full day care for children throughout the year.

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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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