Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 25 February 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 good relationships with parents. She communicates and shares children's learning effectively. Therefore, continuity of care is well supported. Parents state that they are happy with the service provided.  The childminder is nurturing and forms close bonds with the children she cares for. As a result, children are happy and settled as they feel safe and secure.  The childminder is consistent at managing children's behaviour. She constantly reminds children to share with others. Therefore, their behaviour is generally good.  The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious meals. Children enjoy growing vegetables in the garden, going on berry picking walks and learning about the foods they eat.  The childminder has developed strong relationships with other local childminders and staff at other early years settings children attend. Therefore, information is effectively

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This provision is good

shared to promote continuity and to close any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder provides educational programmes for children to effectively support learning and development across all areas. Therefore, children make good progress and, in some cases, exceed expectations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although there is a good selection of books and materials for children to make marks with, these are not easily accessible for younger children to select by themselves.  Opportunities for children to see and learn about differences and disabled people are limited. As a result, children's awareness of diversity is slightly minimised.

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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

 ensure that resources for promoting early literacy are easily accessible so that younger children can select these for themselves  improve opportunities for children to find out about differences, including disabled people, to further promote their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parents' testimonials to gather their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to check her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's practice.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises children use.  The inspector sampled policies and documents.

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who attend. This is good

Children interact happily with each other and with adults. They attend toddler groups and have regular opportunities to socialise with other childminders and children. Children enjoy painting, and swinging and sliding in the garden. The childminder has high, yet realistic expectations of what children can achieve. The quality of teaching is good and supports children to build on their existing skills. The childminder asks children questions to extend their thinking and build on existing vocabulary. She carries out assessments of children's progress to identify areas for further development. For example, the childminder is currently working with children to share with others and to have an awareness of space in order to move around safely.

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good

The childminder encourages children to play with toys that encourage them to be imaginative and to explore. Children enjoy learning about how to look after animals and going on nature walks. The childminder uses language and helps children to count and to recognise their colours. She supports children effectively with care routines. Children who sleep are checked regularly to make sure they are safe, and the childminder carries out nappy changes sensitively to meet children's individual needs. They are encouraged to eat independently, while younger children are offered more help to hold their drinks. Fresh drinking water is always available and children are encouraged to drink frequently. Children are reminded to wash their hands before and after eating and learn to put on coats and shoes in preparation to moving to school and nursery. The childminder talks about schools and nurseries so children become familiar with the idea.

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provision is good

The childminder meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures. Environments and resources that children use are checked constantly to ensure they remain suitable. The childminder carries out regular fire drills with children to support their understanding of how to evacuate the premises in an emergency. Supervision is robust. Therefore, children are safe. She evaluates and discusses activities and routines with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, to make improvements. She also speaks to parents and children to gather their suggestions on ways to develop her service. The childminder completes training and reads to continue her professional development. Therefore, she further improves her practice and creates better outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299089 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 833990 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Petworth, West Sussex. She operates Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm, for most of the year. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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