Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2015 16 April 2010

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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

 Parent partnerships are effective. The childminder communicates well with parents and shares children's progress and the next steps in learning. Parents comment on how helpful it is to receive ideas for extending learning at home.  The childminder creates good relationships with children. She speaks to them in a calm and respectful way and they enjoy sharing their play with her. As a result, children feel happy, safe and secure and engage in their learning.  The play environment is welcoming. Children show confidence and independence in choosing their activities that interest them.  The childminder has high standards for the level of care and learning she provides. She reflects on her setting and thinks of new ways to improve the outcomes for children. For example, she recently created a 'mud kitchen' for children to explore and learn about nature.  The childminder is an effective teacher and supports children in their play. For example,

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This provision is good

when playing with puzzles, she encourages children to count and recognise letters. This helps children make good progress in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to think for themselves and solve problems 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

 increase the opportunities for children to think and solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and childminder playing and interacting.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and the requirements. She attends training to update her skills and does her own research into good practice. The childminder puts her learning to good effect. For example, she attended training to extend her understanding of promoting next steps in children's learning. She now introduces them through play and planned activities. The childminder identifies new toys that will benefit the children. She recently added new balance bicycles for children to develop their physical skills further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe and follows detailed policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the children's stages of learning and development. She monitors children's progress closely. Children enjoy listening and getting involved in stories. For example, the childminder encourages children to count pictures as they look through books. The childminder observes children and plans activities that interest and challenge them. For instance, children enjoy developing their physical skills as they fill and empty containers during water play. The childminder uses successful methods to extend language development. For example, she listens to children's speech and repeats back the correct language. As a result, children communicate well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to choose their play and manage tasks for themselves, such as dressing for the garden. This builds children's independence. The childminder praises their achievements throughout the day, giving them the confidence to try new challenges. Children behave well and learn to share and play together. For example, children enjoy working together to complete puzzles. Children show good concentration and motivation in their learning. For instance, children take their time connecting pieces and building a train track. The children benefit from a large and well- equipped garden. They develop physical skills and awareness of safety on scooters, bicycles and the trampoline. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle by encouraging children to eat healthy food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Clear next steps mean that there is a focus on achieving new targets in their development. Children learn good physical, communication and social skills ready for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341602 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 834994 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex. She minds children from 8am until 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, all year round. The childminder has 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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