Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 fosters good relationships with the children. She is very kind, caring and shows affection towards them, which enables children to feel secure and grow in confidence within her care.  The childminder's observations and assessments are effective and planning clearly focuses on the children's interests to promote their learning and development.  Children benefit from a range of good activities, which helps them become independent and learn through their play.  Children follow good hygiene procedures. They learn about living a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy foods, spending time daily in the fresh air and taking part in exercise, which enhances their physical well-being.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children in her care, which enables her to promote their well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always strengthen children's understanding that print carries meaning or help them link sounds to letters during play activities.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to see and talk about their families to extend their personal, social and emotional development.

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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

 create opportunities for children to talk about their families to develop their personal, social and emotional development  extend children's vocabulary by helping them to link sounds to letters, and strengthen their understanding that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to and observed children at play during the inspection.  The inspector sampled the children's records and a range of documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector read recent references parents had provided for the inspection.  The inspector checked the suitability of all adult members of the household.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides a good range of learning opportunities. Children concentrate while they play together during a shape and colour cards activity. The childminder actively extends their learning by helping them think, solve problems and respond with their own ideas. She engages in their activities and offers support to develop their mathematical skills. During the inspection, children used their imaginations as they pretended to be dinosaurs. The childminder explained about the different types of dinosaurs to help children understand the differences. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She provides them with ongoing information about their children's development. This shared approach helps the childminder to monitor children's achievements and ensure they all make good progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and safe, and children have free access to a good range of resources. Children have extremely positive relationships with the childminder. She provides them with good support, reassurance and encouragement. Children enjoy healthy, balanced meals and snacks, and follow the childminder's established hygiene routines. For example, they confidently tell the childminder they need to clean their hands. Children begin to learn to share and take turns because the childminder gives them clear guidance and praise. The childminder builds strong links with local nurseries and schools, and this helps children successfully move between the settings.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children in her care. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the need to maintain safety in the home and outdoors to protect children's well- being. The childminder has renewed her first aid training and feels confident in dealing with any accidents. She shares numerous policies and procedures with parents, ensuring they know and understand her responsibility regarding their child's safety and well-being. She has daily discussions with parents to make them fully aware of what their child has been doing and any changes in routines. Parents' written feedback for the inspection shows positive comments, such as 'My child progressed tremendously in her development', 'good for anxious parent', 'yummy food', 'excellent carer', 'many activities' and 'happy child'. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of both children and

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provision is good

parents on her service and improvements. For example, the childminder has adapted her documentation to spend more time supporting children's learning and less time writing observations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443248 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 903479 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ashington, Pulborough, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank 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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