Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 April 2015 19 November 2008

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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

 Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder engages with all children and makes learning fun. As a result, children progress well.  The childminder plans a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities so children remain active, interested and motivated in their learning and play.  The childminder plans opportunities for children to enjoy outdoor activities on a daily basis.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language very effectively, introducing new words in the context of play and activities.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promote their good health.  The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She encourages them to share the resources and take turns, so they learn to respect the needs of others.  The childminder shares information with parents to promote a shared approach to

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This provision is good

supporting children's care and early education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities for babies to learn about the world through sensory play; by providing natural materials, for example.  The childminder does not provide free access to a range of materials for children to create and design, so they can extend their play to other areas.

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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

 support babies' physical and sensory development further by providing a range of natural objects for them to explore  extend the range of art and writing materials and make them freely accessible to children so they can create and design things to support other areas of their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children play indoors and outdoors, and invited the childminder to make a joint observation.  The inspector viewed the children's learning and development records.  The inspector observed snack time and personal hygiene routines.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the safeguarding policy, complaints policy, risk assessment, evacuation procedure and fire drills.  The inspector spoke to parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a stimulating learning environment that covers the seven areas of learning. Overall, children freely choose from a good range of resources and enjoy several well-planned activities to build on their interests and on previous experiences, such as visiting the local farm. Overall, babies play with a range of suitable toys to promote all areas of their development. The childminder reads to children and makes good use of play animals as props to engage them in stories. She promotes mathematical concepts of numbers and begins to use the language of size with children, ready for them to start school. The childminder uses a wide range of teaching strategies to support children's communication and language. She talks to children about what they are doing and teaches new words, such as 'milk churn'. Children write a shopping list to practise their early literacy skills. The childminder's monitoring and tracking of children's progress is

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who attend. This is good

consistent between the age groups and she shares the next steps for their learning with parents, to support home learning.

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good

The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment where children thrive. The childminder praises children and builds their self-esteem to promote their emotional well- being. As a result, children settle quickly and make positive relationships with adults and other children. The childminder helps children become independent in managing their personal hygiene routines, such as hand washing. She meets their individual dietary needs with wholesome home-cooked meals and snacks. Children know the importance of eating healthily and of physical exercise. The childminder teaches children about road safety when on outings, so they learn how to keep themselves safe. Children attend various activities in the local community to develop their social skills and confidence.

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provision is good

The childminder has good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and monitors children's progress effectively. As a result, children receive good quality care and learning opportunities during the day. She has a set of policies and procedures that she shares with parents to demonstrate how she plans to keep children healthy and safe. The childminder attends child protection and paediatric first aid training to help safeguard children. Parents comment that their children enjoy their time with her and have fun. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify how she plans to improve, seeking the views of children and parents to help drive improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114834 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 813481 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987. She lives with her husband and one adult daughter in the Ifield area of Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder minds children all year round, including during school holidays.

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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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