Martland, Rebecca

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 14 September 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children confidently explore their surroundings and make independent choices during their play.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She observes and monitors their development effectively, which enables her to plan for their individual next steps in learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice and provision for children. She has made good progress towards previous recommendations. For example, she has redesigned the outdoor area to further promote all areas of learning.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She communicates in a variety of ways, to suit their needs. She includes them in their children's learning and encourages learning at home. For example, she sends home recipes to make playdough.  The childminder links with other childminders, to share ideas and strengthen her

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This provision is good

knowledge. She provides good opportunities for children to socialise with other children and to learn about their environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to develop children's learning and self- help skills during routine times of the day.  The childminder does not always provide sufficient opportunities for children to explore mark-making activities that fully engage and sustain their interest, to help them develop their physical skills in preparation for early writing.

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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 better use of opportunities during routine times of the day to promote children's independence and strengthen their learning still further  provide children with more opportunities for children to explore mark-making activities that engage them and sustain their interest, to help them develop their physical skills in preparation for early writing

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the indoor and outdoor environment.  The inspector sampled the childminder's written documentation, including policies and training certificates.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that children have access to.  The inspector viewed some written feedback from parents, to gain their opinions.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has extremely detailed and informative policies that underpin her secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. The childminder shares all her policies with parents so that they are aware of her responsibility to protect their children from harm. She makes daily risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for children to play. The childminder attends various training courses and keeps up to date with changes in practice and legislation. Self-evaluation includes the views of parents and children. For example, when parents explained that they did not read the newsletters, the childminder set up a system for sharing information more directly. This has made it easier to keep parents up to date with information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows the children's lead, helps them to develop their play ideas and provides an environment that is rich in language. For example, while outside, children enjoyed playing in the rain. The childminder gave them a large tray to splash in and used language such as 'splish, splash, splosh', while praising them for feeling the water with their hands and feet. She regularly talks to children about what they are doing while they play and she adds to their vocabulary. For example, while exploring coloured pencils, the childminder told children the colours they were using, which they then had a go at repeating. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments, to which she encourages parent to contribute.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and have secure relationships with the childminder. They seek her out during play or for reassurance. For example, they hold out their hands when they need support going up and down the slope in the garden. The childminder is calm and comforts children when they need reassurance. For example, the childminder sings to children to help soothe them when they fall over. The childminder is a positive role model and constantly praises and encourages good behaviour. She encourages good manners and teaches children how to share and show consideration towards others. The childminder supports children's emerging social skills and enables them to learn about others. For example, children have regular opportunities to visit toddler groups and socialise with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are confident and are developing good communication skills. They are enthusiastic learners and not afraid to have a go and explore. This helps them to prepare for their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114634 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 825074 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm.

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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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