Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 12 May 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 Requires improvement 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 very caring and attentive so children feel safe and well supported.  Children make good progress as the childminder plans interesting activities that provide the right level of challenge for each child.  The childminder values partnership working and develops good relationships with parents and other settings children attend. As a result, they work closely together to support children's learning and progress consistently.  Children confidently move on to school and other settings as the childminder takes the time to prepare them well, for example, with visits and discussions. She encourages children to learn to manage their own care needs, such as dressing.  Children enjoy nutritious, home-prepared meals and snacks so they learn about eating healthy foods that are good for them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's close supervision of babies who are learning to crawl and walk does not always allow them the space they need to practise and become confident to develop these new skills. She does not always make available the resources she has to fully assist their progress, such as equipment to pull themselves up with.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for babies to develop and practise their physical skills and review the use of appropriate available resources to help support this further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including suitability checks, planning and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.  The inspector observed activities inside the childminder's home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching. She supports children to develop their language well as she speaks to them continually. They look at books together and the childminder encourages children to enjoy reading. She shows them how to lift the flaps and find the characters hiding on the pages. The childminder introduces a range of new words and concepts such as mathematical terms of size and shape. She builds brick towers for children to knock down, counting how many bricks they use. The childminder tracks children's progress from the first meeting with their parents. She continuously monitors how children are developing and assesses their progress at age two years old to arrange any additional support as early as possible. The childminder bases her planning on children's interests so they are eager to take part and enjoy learning.

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requires improvement

The childminder completes regular checks of her home and places they go on outings to. This greatly reduces possible hazards and promotes children's safety securely. She teaches children how to consider their own safety on outings; for example, they cross the road using pedestrian crossings whenever possible. They hold hands when they walk, especially on public transport so the childminder keeps children close to her. Children behave well as the childminder is calm and supportive and has clear expectations for children's behaviour so they know what is acceptable. The childminder has good procedures that help her make positive relationships with children to support them to settle well and trust her. Older children confidently make independent choices about what they want to do from a wide range of available resources.

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provision is good

The childminder shares information with parents effectively. She uses a written daily diary as well as discussions every day about the children's general care. Parents regularly take the learning journeys home to read to see the progress their children have made. The childminder reflects on her practice continuously to make changes that will enhance her already good quality care of the children. She asks parents and children for their views and adapts her practice to meet their suggestions. For example, children asked for more scissors and cutters. The childminder increases her knowledge and understanding through training opportunities which has helped her to understand children's different learning styles. As a result, she meets children's learning needs well. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. In particular, the childminder's calm management of children's behaviour and the flexibility she offers. The childminder has a good

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provision is good

understanding of how to protect and safeguard children. She is clear about her role and responsibility in keeping children safe at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313602 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 834387 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. She provides her service from Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm.

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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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