Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 18 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's flexibility in planning enables children to follow their interests and lead their own learning. She encourages them to direct their own play and supports them well.  The childminder tracks children's progress effectively, so she readily identifies when they may need some additional support to develop well in all areas of learning.  Children play safely in a dedicated playroom where they can help themselves to most resources. There is a good selection of equipment that is suitable for children of all ages and that they enjoy playing with.  The childminder is keen to continue to improve her provision and regularly reflects on her own practice to identify areas for development. She researches legislation and latest guidance, and identifies her own training needs to enhance her skills and children's care.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare.

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This provision is good

Children keep safe because the childminder supervises them well and is vigilant in risk assessing her home and minimising hazards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have any books or text in languages other than English, so children do not learn that some people write in different ways. Children who are learning more than one language at home do not readily see their additional language in writing.

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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

 develop the provision of books and stories in languages other than English, particularly where children are learning English as an additional language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and kitchen.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including suitability checks, planning and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has good teaching skills. For example, she helped children understand time by talking about what they had done the previous day and asking if they had told their parents. This helps to establish good links with children's families so they all share in the learning. The childminder involves the parents in children's learning from the start by finding out what they know their child can do. She regularly updates the children's development records and agrees, with the parents, how they will plan to challenge the children further. The childminder develops children's early mathematical learning as she encourages them to count as they play and talks about shapes. Children develop their vocabulary and communication skills through the childminder's effective questioning; this challenges children and helps them to think for themselves.

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good

Children are relaxed and confident in the childminder's home. She helps them settle well and supports the other children to accept a new child in the setting. This results in a friendly and supportive group in which children behave well and care about each other. The childminder gently reminds children to be courteous and considerate, and explains the consequences of some types of behaviour. When children are ready, the childminder encourages their self-help skills by letting them put on their shoes and coats, wash their hands and use the toilet independently. This helps prepare them for school, along with reading books and discussions. Children enjoy sitting together to eat healthy foods that they bring from home. The childminder takes them outside every day, in the garden or on nature walks, where they learn about the environment as well as being healthy.

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provision is good

The childminder has established good partnerships with other settings children attend and shares useful information such as planning for individual children's learning. This provides consistency in children's learning so they make good progress and gain a wider range of experiences. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and regularly shares useful information with them about the children, so they know everything about their children's time with the childminder. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and organises her childminding service successfully. She maintains all the required documentation well, reflects on her practice and has addressed recommendations made at her last inspection. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect and safeguard children, and regularly updates her knowledge by attending training and seminars.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359989 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 837972 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex. She operates all day from Monday to Wednesday each week and collects children from the local schools.

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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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