Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 10 March 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 is an intuitive and skilful teacher who uses every opportunity to create learning opportunities for children. From sand play to snack time, she introduces aspects of learning covering all areas, including mathematics, communication and understanding of the world.  The childminder makes children aware of safety in all that they do. She describes why she is doing things, such as wiping the sea mist from the slides so they are not slippery, and advises children how to use a knife correctly.  The childminder seeks to continually develop her professional knowledge. She attends well-chosen training that she then implements to benefit the children in her care.  The childminder is friendly and welcoming so children settle well and feel safe. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and her simple rules guide them in behaving well.  Children are safe in the childminder's care and she regularly updates her knowledge of

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This provision is good

safeguarding so that she can protect their welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder talks continuously to children but does not always leave much pause between her questions and comments. Therefore, children do not always have enough time to think about what the childminder has said, to understand and reply, to repeat new words or ask their own questions.

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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 more time to think and respond to questions and conversations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outside in the garden.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including attendance registers, children's records and planning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a broad range of interesting activities for children. She bases her planning around themes, which encompass all areas of learning as well as children's individual interests. Consequently, children are engaged and enjoy finding things out so that they discover learning is fun. The childminder uses every opportunity to incorporate the theme into whatever they are doing. For example, during a theme about transport, they watched a lorry reversing on the school run and showed interest in a milk float. The childminder cleverly extended this interest to talk about and begin to research different milk containers and recycling. She observes children from their first day and monitors their progress so activities provide enough challenge to help each child achieve their next learning goal. The childminder uses mathematical language in many situations. For example, when exploring the sand, she asked children how full their container was.

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good

Children are kept safe with the childminder. She assesses risks and makes sure children are aware of their surroundings and how to behave safely. For example, she explained that if they hold on when they climb, they will be safe and climbing will be easier. The childminder encourages children to develop good communication not only in English, but in other languages they speak at home. Children celebrate festivals and look at other places in the world, so they develop a good sense of who they are. The childminder's home is well arranged to encourage children to be independent. They can choose resources, go in and out, and use the toilet freely. This helps to prepare children for school, as does going on the school run. Children enjoy the childminder's care and company. She allows plenty of time for them to get used to her and settle well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She develops good partnerships with other settings to share information and support children's progress. She involves the parents effectively in children's learning and they share their expertise, such as their home languages, to enrich learning experiences for children. The childminder reflects on her practice continuously to make changes that will enhance her already good-quality care of the children. She meets with other local childminders to share good practice matters. The childminder has promptly addressed the recommendations from her last inspection, thereby demonstrating her commitment to ensuring good outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114747 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 839947 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 10 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in East Preston, West Sussex. She operates every week day and collects children from the local school. She is currently in receipt of funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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