Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2015 12 December 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a full understanding of everything that she must tell Ofsted about. She has not informed Ofsted about all of the changes and events that she should have. This is a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not always keep a record of all medicine given or obtain parents' prior written permission for each particular medicine, as required. This means an accurate record of what has been administered, and when, is not available. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  Arrangements are not always in place for sharing information about children's progress and development with the other early years settings that they attend.  The childminder does not make full use of her assessments of children's learning to monitor their progress and plan challenging activities for them.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have positive relationships with the childminder. She is sensitive to their individual needs and promotes their emotional and physical well-being appropriately.  The childminder offers a safe, welcoming environment where children play with a wide selection of toys and resources.  The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies some areas for improvement. For example, she is developing the garden to create an interesting outdoor play environment for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve understanding of the significant changes and events that must be notified to Ofsted 31/01/2016

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Due Date

 obtain prior written permission from parents for each particular medicine administered and keep a written record of all medicine given to a child. 31/01/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 establish links with other early years settings that children attend in order to develop a consistent approach  improve the use of observations and assessments to monitor the overall progress of individual and groups of children to help them make good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and about children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed child protection training and understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has an appropriate understanding of most, but not all, requirements. She discusses all aspects of children's care with their parents. However, she does not keep all of the required records relating to medication. The childminder makes use of links with other childminders and the support of the local authority to keep up to date and reflect on what she does. She has a positive attitude to continual development. For example, she is interested in doing more courses to develop her skills. The childminder keeps parents informed; for example, she talks to them every day. Comments from parents show that they feel their children are safe and well cared-for. The childminder is aware of other early years settings that children go to. However, she has not made links with them to share information and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

develop a consistent approach to children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always make full use of her assessments to monitor children's progress and plan activities that build on their skills. However, children take part in a variety of activities and experiences that they enjoy. The childminder gets to know them well and is familiar with their interests. She supports children's communication and language skills appropriately. For example, she talks to children, repeats words and asks questions. Children enjoy listening to books and can recall the familiar story. The childminder makes use of everyday activities to support children's learning. For example, she encourages them to count and match objects during snack time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children move safely around the home and grow in confidence. The childminder supports their independence skills well in some areas; for example, children help themselves to toys from the boxes in the hallway. She promotes children's good health appropriately overall. Children learn useful skills that help keep them healthy and safe. For example, they wash their hands before they eat and take part in regular fire drills. The childminder responds to children warmly and gives them lots of praise. She acts as a good role model. Children behave well, and learn to value each other and treat one another with respect.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make appropriate progress overall, based on their starting points. They develop some key skills that help prepare them for their next stage of learning and for school. However, assessments are not always used effectively to identify gaps and ensure children make progress as quickly as they should.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY230887 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 842674 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 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. She cares for children each weekday throughout the year.

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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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