Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2015 23 August 2011

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder providers a safe, stimulating and comfortable environment that reflects the individual learning and care needs of the children.  The childminder acts as a positive role model and uses a variety of strategies to encourage children's good behaviour. Children behave well, share toys and are kind to each other.  The childminder has a very good partnership with her parents and other professionals. Children benefit from the shared approach, which ensures consistency in their learning.  The children are happy and confident. They form warm and secure attachments with the childminder, which ensures children thrive.  The childminder provides a range of exciting experiences for children to develop their independence. Children are happy and making good progress in preparation for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always involve babies fully in activities because she does not adapt the activities so they can all join in together. Consequently, babies sometimes miss learning opportunities.  The childminder does not display and talk about children's work. This means they do not always have the opportunity to discuss their achievements or feel valued.

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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

 review the organisation of activities to ensure they are suitable for all children  extend opportunities for children to develop their own feelings and a sense of belonging.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed the children playing.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect and safeguard children. She reviews risks in the home and on outings to minimise risk so that children can explore safely. For example, the childminder has high visibility jackets to help keep children safe. They know by wearing their jackets that vehicles are able to see them more easily. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs that may cause concern for a child's welfare and how to report these to protect them from harm. She keeps up to date by attending childminding forums. For example, she has improved children's knowledge about the risks involved when playing electronic games so they understand how to keep safe. The childminder reflects on activities and changes to the environment mean resources are easily accessible to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses exciting and fun ways to engage children in their learning. For example, children use their fine motor skills to carefully pick small stones up and load them into a digger. The childminder builds on children's language and increases their vocabulary. For example, she introduces words, such as 'cold', 'chilly' and 'freezing', when they place their playdough in the fridge. She asks questions such as, 'How does that feel?' that encourage children to think for themselves. The childminder monitors children's progress, setting realistic goals for future learning. She identifies areas where children require additional support to ensure any gaps in learning quickly close.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very well with the childminder. She gathers information from their parents before they attend, which helps her to get to know them well. They are happy and have close attachments with the childminder. She teaches children the importance of good health. They learn about nutritious food and in particular how to care for their teeth. The childminder talked about a visit to the dentist and modelled the equipment a dentist would use. Children were consequently able to feel confident about the forthcoming visit. Children behave well. They begin to learn about boundaries and the childminder calmly encourages good behaviour to help children overcome their disputes. The childminder takes the children out daily on walks either to the park or in the garden. This enables them to develop good physical skills and learn about nature as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn new skills that help prepare them for their next stage in learning. Children develop good independence and confidently express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423638 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 823025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Billingshurst, West Sussex. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 6.15pm.

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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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