Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 21 February 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 makes good use of her assessment of children's progress to plan challenging activities that meet their individual learning needs. Children make good progress.  The childminder works effectively with parents and other early years settings. There is a good exchange of information that enables the childminder to provide experiences that complement what children are learning at pre-school.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. She provides a homely environment where children feel safe and comfortable.  Children develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches children good personal hygiene routines and the importance of eating healthy foods.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her planned activities successfully. She adapts her practice and teaching as needed to make sure every child achieves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not given access to an extensive range of materials and resources to help strengthen their sensory experiences in different ways.  The childminder does not consistently involve all parents in helping to identify and address areas for development in her setting.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to use their senses to explore and investigate different textures and materials  increase opportunities for parents to contribute their views to the self-evaluation process and help improve the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility with regard to reporting child protection concerns. She shows a strong understanding of how to identify and minimise risks to children. This helps children to be able to move around freely and safely. The childminder improves her practice and knowledge so that children benefit. For example, she does research and gains new ideas from other childminders. The childminder regularly reviews how she uses her resources and takes positive steps to make sure children remain interested and stimulated. For example, she makes good use of a toy library to enhance children's learning experiences. However, they have less access to resources that help them explore different materials and media.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains useful information from parents that enables her to settle children and plan activities that reflect their interests. She interacts well with children and extends their learning successfully. For example, young children develop good communication skills when they repeat the childminder's words and copy her simple sentences. The childminder reinforces children's mathematical skills effectively, for instance, when they count toy cars. Children make choices from a good range of toys and activities. They concentrate well and become absorbed in activities, such as looking at books with the childminder. Children like exploring simple technology, such as a wind-up clock, to see how it works. They develop good control and coordination, for example, when they use glitter and carefully place sequins on their artwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a strong sense of security and belonging. They are content and happy. Children build on their already good physical skills. They eagerly join in physical activities with the childminder, such as action songs. Children increase their social skills, for example, when they go to local groups to play with others. The childminder teaches children to respect others and value differences. Children behave well and develop good manners. They develop a good understanding of how to stay safe. For example, the childminder teaches children the dangers of hot ovens and fire safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to be ready for school. They become confident and independent learners who enjoy new challenges. Children are well motivated and eager to take part in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115097 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 839964 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 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Lancing, West Sussex. The childminder offers care all day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 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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