Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 17 September 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 a good understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows exactly what action to take should she have concerns about the welfare of a child.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements. She plans a broad range of activities that children can choose from and promotes a good balance between child-initiated and adult-led play.  The childminder is very attentive to children's well-being. Children build a strong bond with her and they clearly feel very much at home in her care. Children's emotional development is good as a result.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She frequently shares information about children's progress and parents are very positive about the care and education she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has strong partnerships with most settings that minded children attend, but has not built working relationships with all, so care is not fully consistent.  The childminder engages children in lots of outdoor play. However, resources to encourage children to learn about their natural environment are not as easily accessible as other play materials. This has a minor impact on the provision for understanding the world.

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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

 refine partnerships by building relationships with all the day-care settings who care for minded children  enhance provision for understanding the world by providing a wider range of equipment for children to use in investigating nature.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play indoors and outside.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector read parents' feedback in questionnaires to gather their views.  The inspector and childminder reflected on the morning's activities and discussed children's learning.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works closely with parents before children start so that she has a good understanding of the children's needs and current achievements. This helps her to plan a wide variety of activities that interest and engage children in good quality play. The childminder makes frequent observations of children's learning and relates their achievements to published guidance on expected levels of development. She shares information with parents continually to develop strong partnerships in support of children's development. Children make good progress as a result. The childminder asks children well-judged questions to encourage them to think about what they are doing and make connections to other experiences. Children are skilled communicators and describe how they have made particular dough-shapes using different tools. Children develop a wide vocabulary because the childminder frequently talks with them as they play.

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good

The childminder has created a strong learning environment in her home and garden, with thoughtful touches such as providing kitchen role play in her kitchen. Children enjoy exploring the book corner and the wide range of equipment that is stored within their easy reach. This means that children are independent and well motivated to explore and play. Children understand that healthy food makes them 'big and bigger' and follow good hygiene and self-care routines. The childminder is a strong role model in this regard and takes good care of children's physical development and well-being. Children are very cooperative in their play and older children understand that little ones are still learning and need to have allowances made. The childminder involves children in the plan for the morning so they know what to expect and can make decisions about what to do. Overall, they acquire good skills to help them in their future learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very professional approach to her work. She shares her policies and procedures with parents so they understand how she works, and she regularly asks for feedback. The childminder reflects on her practice and stays up-to-date with new initiatives via membership of a professional organisation and by her contact with other colleagues. For example, she has recently started to use online record keeping for children's learning to enhance the parents' experience in sharing information. The childminder has a good understanding of her strengths and areas for development and has made well-judged plans to consolidate her knowledge and understanding of childcare and education issues. The childminder adapts her home to suit children's different interests and learning styles. She demonstrates a strong ability to make improvements for the benefit of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297791 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 847377 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. The childminder lives in Angmering, West Sussex. She is available to provide childcare all day from Monday to Thursday, including some school holidays.

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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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