Childminder 114774

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 26 March 2009

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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 checks children's progress and addresses any weaker areas of learning. Younger children benefit from additional activities that support the development of their language skills and these are now becoming stronger.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and flourish in her care. The childminder takes time to get to know children well and sensitively responds to their care and learning needs.  The childminder supports children well to develop their listening and speaking skills. For example, she asks them skilful questions to encourage them to think and has good quality conversations with them.  The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. She sets realistic expectations that promote children's positive cooperation and good behaviour.  Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The childminder successfully identifies hazards and minimises potential risks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her assessments of children's learning to plan precise next steps that would help them reach exceptional levels of achievement.  The childminder does not take enough opportunities to exchange information about children's learning at nursery, to promote an effective shared approach to children's learning and development.

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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 more use of assessments to plan next steps in children's learning so that they make the best possible progress  strengthen the existing partnerships with the other settings children attend, to support further continuity in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder. ? ?  The inspector took account of parents' views, through discussion and from the written documentation they had provided for the inspection. ? ?  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She demonstrates a good understanding of when to seek the advice and support of other agencies when she has identified where a child needs further support. The childminder provides a broad range of challenging experiences that help children to achieve the next steps in their learning. Parents comment that they are kept well informed about the progress their children make. This helps to ensure continuity in learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows suitable skills in extending children's learning. She consistently offers children opportunities that challenge and interest them in all areas of learning. Children are enthusiastic as the childminder motivates them to join in and have a go. The childminder plays alongside children as they play a game together. They learn to take turns and identify whose turn is next. Children were absorbed as they explored various collage materials to create a bird feeder for the garden. There were lively discussions about the different birds that would use the feeder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure settling-in procedures meet individual children's needs. This means that children's care is organised in the same way as it is at home. This contributes towards children being happy, confident and forming strong bonds with the childminder. There is a good range of resources for children to play with. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has consistent boundaries in place and praises children for their efforts so they feel valued. The childminder successfully promotes children's health and well-being. Outdoor play provides many opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy regular outings and socialise well with others, developing their good social and emotional skills. They benefit from the nurturing, homely environment that the childminder provides, where they can explore and enjoy the interesting range of activities on offer with confidence. These activities help children to develop a range of new skills across different areas of learning. Children develop their physical skills and learn to take manageable risks in many ways, such as using climbing equipment. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114774 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 839948 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994. She lives with her husband and one adult child in Ferring, West Sussex. Part of the house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently three children on roll, and of these, two are in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools. The family has two pet cats.

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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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