Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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

 The childminder has an extremely strong knowledge of children's individual needs and plans challenging next steps based on regular observations, which ensure they all make good progress.  The childminder has warm and nurturing relationships with children and constantly talks to them, which provides them with a language-rich environment.  Effective partnership working with professionals provides children with expert support to target further their individual needs.  Children enjoy constant access to the outdoor area that is equipped with large equipment and enables children to develop their large physical skills.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She takes time to explain children's next steps and progress in development, which fully involves parents and encourages learning at home.  The childminder has a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She keeps her knowledge constantly refreshed, which ensures children are

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support children's understanding of the daily routine.  The childminder has not labelled resources effectively to promote children's independence.

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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

 enhance children's knowledge and understanding of time in order for them to develop a secure understanding of the routine  develop labelling within the environment to promote children's independence and self- help skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled the childminder's written documentation and children's development records.  The childminder spoke to parents and sampled written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a range of resources and equipment that successfully promote all areas of learning. The childminder allows children to take the lead during play but skilfully and seamlessly incorporates extension. For example, children enjoyed experimenting with technological equipment and laughed as they pressed buttons to make noises. The childminder praised children and told them the numbers and colours they had pressed promoting children's knowledge and understanding. Children enjoy looking at books and the childminder reads and sings with good annotation. The childminder shows children pictures and skilfully asks useful questions to promote their emerging language development. Children enjoy dancing to nursery rhymes and jump with excitement as they copy the childminder's actions. The childminder incorporates simple number rhymes into songs, which gently develops

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good

Children are happy and demonstrate good levels of confidence during play. They seek out the childminder during games but equally explore independently and play alongside each other. Children behave well because the childminder is a positive role model. She provides limitless amounts of praise and encouragement. This encourages positive behaviour and motivates children to try which enhances their self-esteem. The childminder teaches children good hygiene procedures and encourages them to wash their hands before eating. She promotes healthy eating and talks to children about their food developing their understanding. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe by carrying out regular fire drills. The childminder works closely with families who speak English as an additional language and promotes a positive attitude towards bilingualism. Consequently, children develop the skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a confident knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder routinely risk assesses her home and carries out daily visual checks to further ensure the suitability of equipment and safety of children. The childminder is suitably qualified and has extensive experience in childcare. She subscribes to appropriate websites to keep her knowledge and understanding of early years practice up to date to promote outcomes for children. The childminder is committed to developing her practice and provision, and has made various improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has purchased role-play equipment for the outdoor area, which motivates children to explore outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360296 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 837976 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 6 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday during term time. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for two- and three-year-old children.

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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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