Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 5 May 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

 Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant. This helps children feel secure, content and ready to learn.  The childminder and assistant carefully observe and assess children. This enables them to identify gaps in children's learning.  The childminder plans and provides children with learning experiences that are challenging but achievable. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings that contribute to children's continuing achievement. For example, parents share what they know about their children's development and give ideas of activities they feel will help promote learning further.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practices. She works closely with her assistant to identify and address any areas needing improvement, such as the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise group activities flexibly enough to allow children to play independently.  Sometimes the childminder does not give children the time they need to think and express their thoughts, to help strengthen their good communication skills.

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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

 improve the organisation of some group activities to help ensure all children have choices and are consistently involved in play that reflects their interests  strengthen opportunities for children to have the time and space to think, respond and share their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector discussed childcare practices and self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of current changes in safeguarding procedures. She regularly attends safeguarding training to update her knowledge. The childminder makes sure that her assistant also has a good awareness of what to do if there is a child protection concern. The childminder supervises her assistant well and makes sure she fully understands her role. The childminder maintains a safe and homely environment where children move around safely and independently. All these good practices help promote children's safety and well-being effectively. The childminder and assistant improve their knowledge and practice, for example, by attending training and doing research. Following advice, they recently adjusted the assessment system. This is enabling them to more accurately monitor and assess children, and tailor activities to meet their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder interacts effectively with children and extends their learning. The childminder teaches children new skills, such as handling knives safely. She also builds on their existing skills so they continue to achieve. Children eagerly and confidently join in with activities. They are well motivated and interested in learning. Children develop good mathematical skills, for example, as they play a matching game with an adult. They develop strong literacy skills and a love of books. Children spend time absorbed in pretending to read stories. They enjoy exploring and investigating different textures, for example, when doing painting activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models who teach children to share and be kind. Children respond well to gentle instruction and reminders from adults. Children behave well and develop a respect for others. They learn to value differences in society, for example, when they celebrate different festivals. Children develop a good understanding about the importance of eating healthy foods. They increase their self-care skills, for example, when they learn to dress themselves and clear up after an activity. They develop good coordination, for example, when they help cut up fruit and put it in the blender. Children develop good physical skills and learn to take risks, for example, when they use challenging outdoor play equipment and visit soft-play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for the move to school. Children show a positive attitude to learning and have fun exploring their world. They become increasingly independent and develop good social skills. Children make good progress in their learning and develop strong communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260455 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 837247 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder lives in Sanderstead, Surrey. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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