Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2015 17 February 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder follows children's interest and provides activities that help them to make excellent progress.  The childminder has excellent procedures to monitor and access children's development. She effectively identifies any gaps in learning and swiftly implements a plan for improvement.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to keep children safe. Children are relaxed and happy. Behaviour is exceptional and children understand the boundaries. They benefit from positive praise and learn how to be polite and care for others.  The childminder is highly committed to her role. She rigorously evaluates her high- quality service, which helps her to improve her already outstanding practice.  The childminder is very experienced and highly qualified. She uses a variety of methods to improve her already excellent knowledge of how to support children's learning and

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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

 extend opportunities to further develop the parents' contributions to shaping the childminding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes excellent use of regular training to continually enhance her skills and is currently in the final stage of obtaining her degree in Education. The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of the service she provides. She identifies areas for improvement, taking into account the views of the children. Although she has excellent partnerships with parents overall, arrangements to involve them in helping her shape her service are not quite as successful. The childminder shares development records with other settings and parents to help ensure continuity of care for the children. The childminder uses a variety of methods to keep parents fully informed about their children's learning. Parents are extremely happy with her service saying, 'She has equipped our children with crucial life skills.' Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

procedures to follow if she has cause for concern for a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of each child. She uses this knowledge to plan activities that inspire children. Children are very confident and learn at their own pace, choosing activities independently. The childminder engages exceptionally well with the children. She is particularly effective in promoting their communication and language. She also makes excellent use of her knowledge of other languages to extend their learning. For example all resources, toys and equipment have labels with translations into a number of different languages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form close bonds with the childminder and demonstrate a strong sense of emotional security. The childminder is an exemplary role model for the children. She is respectful and listens carefully to what they have to say. Her manner helps children feel valued and she encourages them to develop positive attitudes towards others. Children enjoy their time in the garden and their physical skills are well developed. They explore the excellent resources inside and outdoors. For example, they gain experience with planting, exploring the mud kitchen and investigating the many electronic and programmable toys. Children enjoy outings to parks, woodlands and National Trust properties together with other groups. This helps them to explore the world and nature and gain social skills as they play.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make exceptional progress in their learning and are well prepared for school. They are extremely happy and settled. Children are independent and make excellent progress form their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344720 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 828472 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in East Grinstead, West Sussex. Her service is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year. She has a relevant 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

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Telephone number

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