Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2015 1 October 2008

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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 childminder uses meticulous assessments, which take into account children's overall development, including that seen at home and in other settings. She understands fully how children are progressing and plans strategies to move them forward in weaker areas.  The childminder works exceptionally well in partnerships with parents and the staff in other settings children attend. She offers parents excellent support and works with them to develop strategies to develop children's well-being and learning in the home.  Children make excellent progress. They thrive and develop confidence rapidly when they are in the childminder's care.  The childminder is extremely active in promoting healthy practices. For example, she teaches children about healthy foods and the benefit of fresh air and exercise during their play. Children have very regular opportunities for outside play and exercise daily.  The childminder strives for high standards. She takes a critical approach to her practice

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This provision is outstanding

and sets herself frequent goals for improvement. The childminder gathers the views of parents and children. She acts on these without hesitation to ensure her provision meets the needs of everyone.  The childminder follows current legislation and embraces changes in regulations, taking steps to ensure she has a thorough understanding of how to meet them effectively.

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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

 consider slowing down the pace of the excellent activities to give children even more opportunities to develop their ideas and thoughts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outdoor play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of children's learning with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates great confidence in her knowledge of safeguarding procedures. The childminder accesses frequent training in specific aspects of safeguarding to ensure she has a wide knowledge and can protect children in her care. The childminder shows a great passion for developing her knowledge and skills. For example, she has gained a childcare qualification since her previous inspection, which has fully increased her confidence in her role. She continues to enhance her professional development and in turn improves her practice by implementing changes in light of what she learns. For example, she has recently developed strategies to encourage parents to develop literacy in the home environment following a course.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has exceptional teaching skills. She is skilled at setting examples to develop children's ideas though modelling. For example, she takes telephone bookings when playing 'cafe'. Children follow her lead, considering time and numbers in their play. The childminder supports children to succeed in their aims independently; for example, she explains how to make a ball with playdough and they feel pride as they succeed. The childminder uses well-executed questions to help children consider their ideas. For example, questions such as, 'What do you think these can be?' help children to interpret the pictures in storybooks. There are a few occasions however, when the childminder gives a little too much input and children do not have the opportunity to think about what they have learnt. Children have wonderful opportunities to share aspects of their backgrounds and cultures, which promote an understanding of diversity. For example,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

they look at photos of places they have visited or artefacts linked to key celebrations in their lives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Excellent bonds exist between children and the childminder, through which children feel secure. Children chat and laugh with the childminder and enthusiastically give her cuddles. Children behave impeccably. They follow rules freely and know the reasons why these rules exist. Children play together harmoniously and display kindness. For example, older children like to help the younger ones with activities. The childminder follows successful strategies to prepare children for their move on to pre-school or school. For example, she ensures they are familiar with routines, staff and environments through taking them on visits to the settings they will attend.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children enjoy stories and show high levels of comprehension. Children explore numbers as they play; for example, they participate happily in number rhymes and consider subtraction. Children develop essential skills to prepare them for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114292 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 825063 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder receives funding for children aged three and four years. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification. The childminder also provides wrap-around care for school-aged children.

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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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