Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2015 20 September 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is skilful in extending children's play ideas and promotes their learning effectively. Effective observation and monitoring of children's learning ensures children make good progress in preparation for their move to school.  Children are able to explore and investigate because the childminder provides them with a good variety of activities to promote their curiosity.  Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder. She regularly praises children for their contributions and efforts. The childminder helps them to develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence.  Children are physically active. The outdoor environment offers opportunities for them to climb, run and move in a variety of ways. The childminder promotes their physical well- being effectively.  The childminder is well qualified and committed to her ongoing professional development. She uses a wide range of methods to develop her knowledge and skills,

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This provision is good

in order to provide quality learning experiences for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of the everyday learning experiences to encourage children to recognise an increasing number of words and phrases.

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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

 encourage children to recognise an increasing number of words and phrases during everyday experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files, planning documentation and a selection of policies.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views, through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and refreshes her knowledge regularly. She has a comprehensive understanding of how to recognise if a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she is concerned about their welfare. The childminder has clear documentation to support her practice in keeping children safe. She maintains accurate registers and has a current paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder has high expectations for her work and sets targets, which bring about improvements for children, such as building on her experience through training. Parents' comments are very complimentary about the quality of the childminder's provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children, plans for their individual development and assesses their progress regularly. The childminder teaches children a wide range of skills. She plans new experiences and uses their interests to plan challenging activities. The childminder sits close to children as they play and supports them when needed, while also allowing them the freedom to explore and have their own ideas. She constantly engages children in conversation, asking questions and repeating words back to them correctly so they hear the right pronunciation. The childminder uses effective teaching skills to support and extend children's learning. Children develop good communication and language skills, and undertake physical activities that support early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's well-organised settling-in arrangements include detailed information from parents about each child's care needs. The childminder uses this information to meet children's individual needs from the outset. This helps to promote children's and parents' confidence at a time of change. The childminder gives all children individual attention and regular praise, which builds on their self-esteem and developing confidence. Children are learning to be very independent. Children take part in activities that help them to learn about healthy lifestyles, such as growing and eating their own vegetables. The childminder provides nourishing meals and children relish outdoor play and being active. She also makes excellent use of the local community to help children learn about other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and meet the typical levels of development for their age. They gain the skills required to prepare them for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407286 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 831558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 20 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bognor Regis. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7am to 5pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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