Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 6 October 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

 Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. The childminder provides varied and exciting experiences for them, particularly indoors, based on their needs and interests.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is skilful in her interactions with children and uses questions effectively to support, extend and encourage their learning and development.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment, which encourages the children to freely explore in safety.  The childminder seeks to continually develop her professional knowledge. She completes well-chosen training that she then implements to benefit the children in her care.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is clear about her role and responsibility in keeping children safe at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Other than in books, children see few examples of writing around them to become more familiar with text in their environment, and to know that writing can provide information.  Most of the resources are brightly coloured plastic so do not give children the benefit of exploring a variety of objects from the natural world of different textures and aromas.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to see a wide range of text in their environment  improve the range of objects of natural materials and of various textures for children to explore and compare.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities inside the childminder's home.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation including attendance registers, children's records and planning.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder focuses on how children learn through play, based on their individual stages of learning. She provides well-planned activities that challenge children to think and solve problems. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well through talking, explaining and describing. During the inspection children repeated what the childminder said as she named each item she produced, trying the new words for themselves. She demonstrated how to push dough through holes in a plastic head to make a variety of hairstyles. The children said 'cut', and used scissors to trim the dough. The childminder used correct terminology and names throughout, including mathematical terms such as 'longer', 'shorter' and 'more' to help children measure.

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good

The childminder allows children plenty of time to settle in with her so they feel safe and develop warm and caring relationships. The childminder's home is on one level, giving the children freedom of movement and a level of independence as they grow, which contributes to their readiness for school. The childminder takes younger children on the school run. They talk about it and look at books about school to help them look forward to going. Children behave well as the childminder is calm and supportive and has clear expectations for children's behaviour so they know what is acceptable. Every day the childminder takes children outside for fresh air and exercise, either in her garden or to the local park which promotes their physical development effectively.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She keeps detailed records of children's learning which she monitors to ensure they each progress steadily. The childminder shares this information and daily diaries, with parents, building good partnerships that fully support the children's care and learning needs within secure relationships. The childminder develops effective partnerships with others such as staff at settings children attend, so they cooperate in supporting children's learning together. The childminder reflects on her practice continuously to make changes that will enhance her already good quality care of the children. She keeps her knowledge of good practice up to date through updates and contacts within the early years network.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114571 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 839940 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder operates from Monday to Thursday each week from 8am until 6pm. She collects children from 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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