Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 20 November 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement 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 Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not provide children with purposeful interactions during their play, chosen activities or routine times of the day. Therefore, he does not extend children's learning or provide them with sufficient challenge.  The childminder does not always provide children with targeted support to help them succeed. For example, he does not correct children when they make a mistake to develop their knowledge.  The childminder does not communicate with other early years settings that children attend. Therefore, he does not fully support a consistent approach to their learning. However, he does communicate with schools and other professionals to support some children's individual needs.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to observe and assess children's development. This enables the childminder to identify their next steps and support children in preparation for school.  The childminder has effective relationships with parents. He speaks to them daily and asks for information about their children's needs. He shares information regarding children's development in different ways to suit parents, for example, through conversations or email.  Children behave well because the childminder provides them with clear expectations and acts as a positive role model.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the quality of interactions with children to extend and challenge their learning.

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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 the support for children during their chosen activities to help them succeed  develop partnerships and communication with additional settings that children attend so they are provided with a consistent approach to learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector sampled written documentation and children's development records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector viewed written documentation from parents to gain their views on the provision.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides resources and activities for children, which help to promote their learning and development. However, the quality of teaching is variable and the childminder does not always provide children with good-quality interactions to extend or challenge their learning. Older children enjoy learning about caterpillars and through this theme they benefit from activities that promote their mathematical knowledge and develop writing and early reading skills. The childminder encourages children to lead their play and provides them with some support. He asks a range of questions, which promotes children's thinking skills. However, he does not extend their conversations to develop their knowledge. For example, the childminder encouraged children to balance weights on scales and asked them to think about whether they were equal or not. Children had a go at responding but did so incorrectly. However, the childminder did not provide an

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who attend. This requires improvement

explanation to help them succeed in their chosen task.

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requires improvement

The childminder has nurturing relationships with children, who actively seek him out for conversation and affection. He responds warmly and helps children to feel safe and secure. Children benefit from good opportunities in the outdoor area and local environment. For example, they attend weekly toddler groups that support their social skills and physical well-being. The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for their belongings and clear away their toys before lunchtime. He praises them for 'good tidying', which motivates them to complete the task. The childminder provides all food and snacks if their parents want their children to eat. He has a secure knowledge of how to provide a varied and balanced diet, which contributes to children's healthy lifestyles.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. He understands how to protect children and to report any concerns he may have to keep children safe from harm. The childminder works in partnership with his co-minder and they evaluate their practice together to identify ways of moving forward. He has attended training to learn how to assess children's language development. This has had a positive impact on clearly identifying children's progress in this area of development. The childminder also considers the views of parents and children to help him improve and ensure he is providing a service that is suitable for all families. The childminder has suitable relationships with schools and professionals that support children's learning. However, the childminder does not extend this partnership to other settings children attend. Therefore, he does not always provide continuity for

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336858 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 828293 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 20 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. He lives with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 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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