Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2015 15 March 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

 The childminder's quality of teaching is good. She uses successful ways to extend children's language development. For example, she helps develop children's speech effectively and teaches new words when appropriate. Children learn to communicate well. Close checks on their developing skills ensure they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder talks calmly and positively to the children. They have a close relationship with her. They feel settled, secure and ready to learn.  The childminder is a good example to children in the way she treats others. Not surprisingly, children behave well and treat each other in a respectful way. They play cooperatively and share. For instance, children worked together sensibly when making a model town together.  Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a wide range of enjoyable and challenging toys. They choose from activities that interest them and they are motivated to learn.

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with parents. She regularly updates parents on their children's progress and shares ideas to support their continued learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's sense of responsibility, to aid their social skills, is not always developed fully.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to tell her what they think works well, or what could improve, to aid children's learning.

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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

 help children gain a greater sense of responsibility, to extend their social skills and awareness  ensure that self-evaluation routines to aid improvement of children's learning take more account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and the Early Years requirements, which she implements well. She sets clear standards for what children can achieve and promotes their learning effectively. The childminder undertakes training and makes effective use of new ideas to aid her practice. For instance, she has improved her understanding of how to ensure children behave well. The childminder develops effective links with other settings that children attend. She works closely with them to share information on children's progress and development. Parents like the childminder's provision and that their children are happy and develop well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She is very aware of the appropriate procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's development. She uses her regular observations to check their progress and plans carefully for what they need to learn next. This allows the childminder to monitor development closely and quickly identify any gaps in their learning that may need to be addressed. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's own ideas in play and in extending their learning. She encourages children to solve problems in different ways. For example, they enjoyed identifying different items and sounds. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. Children enjoyed counting and comparing sizes of different objects. Children are motivated to learn and concentrate hard. For example, they take their time choosing colours before painting their Christmas decorations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and inviting environment, which draws children into their play. Children confidently choose what to play with and spend a long time absorbed in purposeful activities. For instance, children enjoyed choosing stories and talking about what they heard and could see. The childminder successfully helps children to feel happy and safe, and they form secure attachments with her. She praises and encourages children appropriately, and this builds their self-esteem and confidence for future learning. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides healthy snacks and discusses what makes them healthy. Children enjoy regular outdoor play to raise their activity levels. The childminder takes them to local parks when possible. They enjoy using the equipment, such as slides and swings, to extend their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop their language, number, physical and social skills well. They are motivated to learn. Children show at least typical levels of development for their age and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343658 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 996877 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Angmering, West Sussex. She cares for children between 8am and 6pm each weekday, 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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