Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2016 11 October 2010

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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 provides a warm and welcoming environment, in which children eagerly explore a wide variety of resources and equipment.  The childminder allows children to lead their play and helps them to extend their ideas. Children are engaged and make good progress in their learning, taking into account their starting points.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice and provision. She has made improvements since her last inspection, for example, sharing information with other settings and completing her early years qualification.  The childminder has good relationships with other settings that children attend. She meets with children's key persons and discusses how they can work together to support children's ongoing progress.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. She informs them of their children's development and encourages them to be part of their children's learning. For

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This provision is good

example, she asks them to share their ideas and suggestions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of routine times of the day to further develop children's knowledge.  The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to be independent and develop their self-help 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

 make the most of all opportunities to develop children's learning during routine times of the day  allow children more opportunities to develop their independence and self-help skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions in the indoor environment.  The inspector viewed a range of written documents, including policies and required documentation.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder plans the environment to meet the needs and interests of children. She has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and plans appropriate activities that motivate children to learn. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when evaluating her setting. For example, she asks children what particular games they would like and meets their requests quickly. The childminder attends various training courses and conferences, which help improve her knowledge of current legislation and guidelines. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. She keeps up to date with any changes in practice and shares these with parents. For example, she attends network meetings and shares information in newsletters.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses an online system to record her observations and assessments of children's learning. She monitors their development and uses her findings, alongside early years documents, to ensure children are making progress. Children enjoy their time with the childminder because she constantly provides activities that they are interested in. She allows children to explore and seamlessly extends their learning through their play. For example, she uses language such as 'circle' and 'semi-circle' as children explore, and she praises children when they recognise ovals. The childminder extends children's knowledge by continuing to name different shapes. Children enjoy using a variety of technological equipment. For example, they press buttons on a resource that teaches them about different countries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and are developing their social skills in preparation for school. The childminder provides good opportunities to encourage sharing and turn taking, for example, by playing card and sound matching games. Children behave well and only need occasional reminders. The childminder talks to children calmly and at a level they understand, which helps develop their understanding. The childminder teaches children to take responsibility for their environment. For example, they tidy away resources when they have finished playing. Children have regular opportunities to exercise and explore outdoors, such as visits to woodlands and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their initial starting points. They are enthusiastic and learn to communicate effectively, which helps prepare them for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 155445 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 841973 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She provides care for children from Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for children aged three and four years.

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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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