Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2015 25 June 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is skilled at knowing when to intervene with children's play. She gives those less confident the time to explore and gives them lots of praise and encouragement to complete tasks. This helps encourage their motivation and self- confidence exceptionally well.  Children are developing good communication skills, and the skills they need to prepare them well in readiness for school. The childminder consistently talks to the children as they play with their chosen activity, introducing and repeating words to them. This helps children gain confidence and develop their conversational skills.  The childminder is highly skilled in helping children to feel safe. As a result, they form extremely secure attachments with her, and display high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe. She takes positive actions to minimise hazards in the environment, so children can play in safety. She is fully aware

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This provision is good

of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern to safeguard children's welfare.  The childminder teaches the children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They learn about healthy eating through taking part in fun activities and develop good independence in their self-care skills. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder promotes children's awareness of mathematical ideas but does not always extend and reinforce their awareness of numbers and numerals during their play.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their awareness of numbers during their play and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the parents' views through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder successfully develops her knowledge and practice through a programme of professional development and uses what she learns to improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements. She effectively monitors the success of the activities she plans in meeting children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress. The childminder works well in partnership with external agencies and other providers, which helps to ensure continuity of their care and learning. Strong partnerships with parents contribute to the childminder meeting children's individual needs. She evaluates her practice and provision to identify and set clear priorities for improvement, for example, to complete summaries on children's learning more frequently to help her further support and monitor their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder makes regular observations of children engaged in activities to assess what they know and can do. This enables her to plan suitable activities which interest and challenge children, supporting them to move forward in their learning. The childminder teaches children to persevere to complete tasks through her praise and encouragement. She effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional development as they learn to take turns and share. She nurtures children's interest in books effectively. For example, she reads to children with an expressive tone to make stories interesting. Children actively engage in the story, laughing and repeating the new words that they learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is gentle and kind, and fosters a strong sense of security and emotional well-being in children. She is exceptionally skilled at managing children's behaviour and teaches children about good behaviour through gentle reminders as they play. This helps them to develop an excellent understanding of respect and difference. As a result, they behave extremely well and share close relationships with the childminder and one another. Children have daily opportunities to play outside and benefit from fresh air. They learn about the importance of physical exercise and follow thorough hygiene routines. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's safety. She ensures that her home and garden are safe and secure. She consistently teaches the children about how to keep themselves safe, for example, she discusses dangers and road safety when on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. The childminder provides an environment that is rich in language. This helps promote children's communication, language and literacy skills, and this prepares them extremely well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441510 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 824577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder offers care from Tuesday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised level 3 childcare qualification.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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