Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 7 September 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 provides a good range of activities, toys and experiences that appeal to children's interests. As a result, children are keen to learn and make good progress.  The childminder helps children to become increasingly independent, to play together and develop their language and listening skills. Consequently, children gain the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. She learns key words and phrases in their home language and uses picture cards to support their language skills.  Children are confident and have high self-esteem. This is because the childminder provides a nurturing environment where children learn to respect each other and value themselves.  The childminder supports children to be healthy. She provides nutritious meals and encourages children to be physically active in their play.  The childminder works effectively with parents and other professionals. As a result,

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This provision is good

children have their needs met and receive continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children make good progress in all areas of learning, the childminder is less effective at planning opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's problem-solving and thinking skills.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to practise their writing skills through play and everyday activities so that they are fully supported to make as much progress in this area as possible  extend further children's problem-solving and thinking skills by encouraging them to discuss and test their ideas independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during play and everyday activities.  The inspector read feedback forms and comments from parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including children's records, policies and the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans thoughtful activities that help children make effective progress in their learning. For instance, the childminder encourages children to share and take turns as they try to melt ice by spraying it with water and covering it with salt and sand. She introduces new words and ideas to extend children's language skills. The childminder sparks their imaginations as they discover shells and sea animals hidden inside the ice. This inspires children to talk about their recent holidays and they begin to learn that they have experiences different to each other. The childminder provides resources that reflect people in the wider community so that children begin to value diversity. She carries out accurate assessments and uses this information to plan for children's ongoing learning and development.

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outstanding

Children flourish under the childminder's care and guidance. She is an excellent role model and children thoroughly enjoy their time with her. This is because she displays high levels of interest in their play and ideas. For instance, she joins in with songs they have made up and listens attentively as they show her detailed models they have constructed. The childminder praises children for their efforts. As a result, they feel valued and become increasingly more confident and willing to try new things. This means they are emotionally prepared for changes, such as starting pre-school or school. Children of different ages demonstrate the exceptionally strong bonds that exist between them. They laugh and play together, respectfully listening and responding to each other's ideas. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show extremely high levels of care and concern for others. For instance, at lunchtime, they independently make up a plate of food for the childminder.

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outstanding

This demonstrates how they think about each other's needs.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder ensures that her setting fully meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She achieves this through ongoing training, to strengthen her knowledge and understanding, and effective self-evaluation of her service. This means she can quickly identify and address any weaknesses in her provision or practice. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress as part of her self-evaluation. She uses this information to ensure she fully supports children's learning in all areas. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the procedures she needs to follow if she has a concern. She has comprehensive policies to guide her practice and effective systems for keeping children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406008 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 831439 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 7 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Horley, Surrey. The childminder operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She is accredited to receive funding for free nursery education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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