Childminder 114470

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 21 July 2009

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder does not obtain prior written consent from parents before giving medication to children as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  Self-evaluation is not used effectively to identify breaches in requirements and all weaknesses in the practice and provision to target improvements.  Children do not always have opportunities to explore technology and develop their understanding of the world.

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It has the following strengths

 Children feel secure and happy in the welcoming and homely environment.  The childminder has good links with other professionals involved in the children's care to provide a consistent approach to meeting their needs. For example, she shares information about children's learning and progress with other settings they attend.  The childminder monitors children's learning and identifies any areas where they need extra support. She provides good support to help children catch up in their learning and development.

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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

 obtain written parental consent for each medicine and for every time it is administered to a child, and maintain an accurate record of all medicines administered to children. 10/03/2016

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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

 make effective use of self-evaluation to identify all weaknesses, including breaches in requirements, in order to target improvements to raise the quality of the practice and provision  improve opportunities for children to extend their knowledge of technology to develop their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector reviewed documentation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.  The childminder and inspector discussed children's learning and progress together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify child protection issues and has a confident knowledge of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has not fully understood the requirements for administering medication to children. She has not gained written consent or kept records of the medicine given to children as required. The childminder takes some steps to keep updated with changes in early years practice and completes mandatory training. However, self-evaluation is not rigorous enough to identify all aspects of her knowledge, skills and practice which require improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides a range of activities and experiences that support their learning. However, she does not always consider ways to support children's understanding of the world, such as technology. The childminder's nurturing and inclusive approach encourages children to engage well in the learning opportunities she provides. Effective partnerships with parents keep them well informed about their children's achievements and development. For example, the childminder shares information to help parents support their children's learning at home. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she involves children in singing songs and rhymes, and repeats words back to them to help them learn new vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's emotional needs are met at all times. However, the childminder does not follow the requirements to administer medication to children, although she does talk to parents about the medicine needed, including how much children need and when. This minimises the impact on children's health and well-being. The childminder actively promotes children's positive behaviour. For example, she teaches them to use good manners, share toys and respect each other's feelings. Children learn about different people and communities, such as through a range of toys, books and activities. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides fruit snacks and ensures that children play outdoors daily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points, which is typical for their age. They develop skills needed for the next stage in their learning. Children engage in the activities provided with enthusiasm and younger children persevere with activities, such as puzzles. Children develop independence skills and make their own choices. They enjoy taking turns to choose and share books together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114470 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1031291 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986 and lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. She provides her service all day, including before and after school, Monday to Friday, 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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