Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2016 1 May 2012

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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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans interesting activities, which engage children and motivate them to learn and explore.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She communicates with them in a variety of ways, and involves them fully in their children's learning in order to improve children's learning outcomes.  The childminder makes good use of her observation and assessment methods. She regularly monitors children's progress to identify their next steps in learning and all children make good progress.  The childminder is committed to reviewing and improving her practice, for example, by working closely with other childminders to share ideas. She ensures she is aware of any changes in legislation and regularly improves her knowledge, such as through online training.  The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual care routines and needs,

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This provision is good

which she uses to help them settle quickly and support their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities to allow younger children sufficient time to respond to information, for example, such as attempting to repeat simple words.

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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

 allow children more time to process fully information they hear to help increase their learning opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor environment and discussed opportunities for outdoor learning.  The inspector reviewed a range of written documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed children's development records and viewed their progress.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She risk assesses the environment effectively and children develop their knowledge of safety, for example, by taking part in fire drills. The childminder has a confident awareness of child protection procedures and ensures her knowledge of practice is up to date, such as through ongoing training. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder constantly evaluates the quality of her practice and is committed to making improvements. She consults with parents and children to ensure she contributes their ideas when making changes. For example, recent improvements to the observation and assessment system has led to parents being more involved in their children's learning, and have a better understanding of how their children are developing. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend. She shares their next steps and assessments, which supports

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of children's varying stages of development. For example, she provides large equipment for them to explore and move around, which supports their physical skills. She gives children time to explore independently, but is always close by to provide support and guide them, if necessary. For example, children enjoy posting balls through holes and show excitement as they come out the other side. The childminder talks to children while they explore, which provides them a rich language environment. Children enjoy listening to stories, which the childminder reads with enthusiasm, for example, by changing her tone to capture their interests. Additionally, she grasps their attention and engages them further, such as by using props, to promote their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and demonstrate confidence as they explore. They behave well and have secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder understands the importance of promoting positive behaviour, for example, by introducing house rules, which helps to develop children's awareness of right and wrong, and how to keep safe. The childminder encourages children to explore further, for example, when feeling the paint and making marks during play, and praises them when they touch it, which helps develop their confidence. Children have opportunities to explore all environments, for example, they confidently use a large trampoline, feed pet rabbits and use various ride-on toys. In addition, children enjoy outings, such as visits to soft play centres, toddler groups, and woodland parks, which contribute to their healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, and willing to have a go at activities and explore. All children make good progress, which prepares them well for their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436692 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 824192 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, during term time only. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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