Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 17 February 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

 All children, including those who speak two languages, develop good communication skills because the childminder pays careful attention to supporting their speech.  The childminder has a strong knowledge of how to safeguard children. She demonstrates this through clear and concise policies.  Children interact well together and build strong friendships because the childminder teaches children essential skills, such as turn taking.  The childminder makes learning to read and write fun. Children share stories excitedly. They begin to learn how to write through the enjoyment of painting activities. Therefore, the childminder prepares children for future learning and school.  The childminder liaises effectively with pre-schools that the children attend to ensure a joint approach to provide continuity in their care and learning.  The children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. They enjoy outings to the

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This provision is good

seaside, farms and parks. They experience healthy lifestyles.  The childminder uses an effective assessment system to monitor and plan for children's learning. Parents are greatly involved in the assessments and receive daily updates, which mean they can continue to support their child's progress at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use questions effectively to encourage children to establish and extend their ideas.  The childminder does not give children many opportunities to think how to solve problems they encounter in their play or test out their ideas independently.

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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

 develop the use of questions to ensure children are given opportunities to consider and develop their thoughts  enhance the opportunities for children to develop problem-solving skills and test out their ideas independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and in the outside area.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.

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who attend. This is good

Children progress well because they learn through fun experiences. They go on outings where they learn about the world around them. They reflect on experiences when they return to the childminder's home, which extends their learning. Children eagerly paint pebbles that they have collected on a visit to the beach. The childminder acts swiftly to follow children's interests as they emerge in their play. For example, when a child discussed firefighters, she put out relevant resources. Children were soon using their imaginations as they pretended to put out fires. The childminder planned a trip to the fire station to provide a real-life experience to build on the interest. Parents are greatly involved in their children's experiences and they frequently provide input. For example, they share details of what children have enjoyed on holidays. The childminder applies this information to make sure the activities she plans for the children meet their personal

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who attend. This is good

interests. The childminder creates activities for children to take home. For example, children take home sunflowers to grow, and compare their growth. Therefore, their learning is progressive.

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good

Children are secure and happy in the childminder's care. They have strong bonds with her and feel valued as she discusses things that are important to them, such as their families. Young children are confident in the childminder's home. They are eager to give things a go and strive to be independent. They have a good go at putting dressing up clothes on themselves. They are proud of their achievements and share them enthusiastically. As they put together a puzzle, they shout with delight 'Look, we have done it!' The childminder teaches children about fire safety and they understand the purpose of a fire alarm. The childminder ensures children are ready to move on to school. She talks to them about how things will be and prepares them for changes, such as getting dressed independently.

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provision is good

The childminder evaluates activities to establish where she can enhance her practice. She records her strengths and identifies improvements to help her develop her practice further. The childminder is active in seeking the opinions of parents. She uses questionnaires to ask for their ideas. She introduced daily diaries because of parent feedback. These have now evolved into learning journals through which parents receive daily updates on their children's progress. Essential information about children's care during the day is also included in these. The childminder actively enhances her professional development to gain knowledge, which she uses to strengthen the outcomes for children. Following a conference, she has introduced objects for children to explore and investigate with their senses, helping them to shape their understanding of how things work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253955 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 833078 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. She looks after children all through the year, apart from family holidays. She also minds children before and after school. The childminder receives funding for free early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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