Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 25 July 2011

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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 strong relationships with other professionals and agencies. This ensures that children receive targeted support to help them develop.  The childminder has received training on how to effectively observe and assess children. This has had a positive impact on children because the childminder uses her assessments to plan effectively for their next steps in learning to ensure they are making good progress in preparation for school.  The childminder has excellent relationships with children. She is warm and nurturing and has a genuine knowledge of their interests.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice and provision for children. For example, she extended the indoor play space for children and provided them with a wider range of resources for them to choose independently.  The childminder has effective relationships with parents. She regularly informs them of their children's progress and encourages further learning in the home environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder asks a varied range of purposeful questions during play. However, she does not always give children enough time to think and respond.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to explore numbers during play and routines or develop their understanding of time.

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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

 give children time to think and respond to questions during play to promote thinking skills and gauge their level of knowledge  strengthen opportunities for children to explore time and use numbers during play and routines to extend their mathematical understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's development records and the childminder's written documentation.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their feedback.  The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands the learning and development requirements and provides a wide range of resources and activities to promote them. The childminder skilfully extended children's play as they enjoyed exploring musical instruments. She provided them with a wider variety, taught them how to use the different instruments and encouraged them to sing nursery rhymes. The childminder makes the most out of the environment and the learning opportunities it provides. Children noticed an aeroplane in the sky, which lead to a discussion about children's experiences and holidays they have been on. Children enjoy craft activities, which the childminder uses to teach them about current events, such as tennis at Wimbledon. Children explored pictures of tennis rackets and balls and independently spread glue to stick their pictures. The childminder provided words, such as 'tennis' and 'game' for

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who attend. This is good

children to explore, which promotes the development of their early reading skills as they become familiar with print.

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good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities that keep children engaged and motivated. Children behave well. The childminder celebrates and rewards children's behaviour, which provides them with further motivation to behave positively. Older children confidently prepare fruit for snacks. They use knives independently and understand how to use them correctly and hold them safely. The childminder praises children, which develops their confidence and self-esteem. Children laugh as they play peek-a-boo with the childminder and learn to take turns with each other developing their social skills. The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's routines, and recognises when children are tired and settles them. Children fall asleep quickly which demonstrates that they feel safe and secure. Children take part in regular outings within the local and wider environment. Children have enjoyed trips to the beach, various toddler groups, play

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good

parks and local farms. This promotes their physical and emotional well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities in meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder accesses online child protection courses, which ensures her knowledge and understanding is up to date. Daily health and safety checks of the environment ensure she makes it safe for children. Children take part in monthly fire drills, which develops their knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder understands the importance of partnership working and meets regularly with a group of childminders. This provides the childminder with opportunities to discuss practice and helps children to socialise with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423736 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 823029 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder operates five days a week from 7am 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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