Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2016 7 April 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 is reflective and continually looks at ways to improve her knowledge, which helps her to provide good-quality outcomes for children.  The childminder supports children's developing self-esteem effectively. For example, she offers them cuddles, praises them and promotes their emotional well-being.  Children recognise shapes and numbers and they begin to explore their environment and make sense of the world. Children learn skills that help them be ready for school.  The childminder has good partnerships with other professionals, which helps to provide consistency in children's care, learning and development.  The childminder knows each child very well and adapts her practice to suit their individual needs. For example, she engages younger children by using gestures and noises, and extends vocabulary by adding words for older children.  The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in learning, and

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This provision is good

puts plans in place to help ensure all children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to value and develop an understanding of their own and other people's similarities and differences to help them learn about diversity in a positive way.  The childminder does not always use a variety of methods to involve the parents further and gain their views about her provision to drive improvements.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to value and develop an understanding of their own and other people's similarities and differences to help them learn about diversity in a positive way  strengthen the involvement of parents in the development of the setting to drive improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date about changes in legislation and practice effectively. She encourages parents to share information about activities they undertake at home to promote continuity in children's learning. For example, she used this information to build on children's interest in writing. She offered a variety of suggestions to parents, such as dot-to-dot games, leading to children's good progress in writing. The childminder has effective systems in place to support children who attend other early years settings. For example, she regularly communicates with the pre-school to ensure she meets children's individual needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of what to look out for if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has clear procedures to follow.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. For example, she uses picture flash cards to increase children's vocabulary. She adapts the activity for younger children by making noises to match the picture. She asks challenging questions of older children, such as 'what do you do with a kite?' The childminder teaches children about being healthy and eating healthy foods. For example, children look at a skeleton to understand how the ribs keep the heart safe and eating healthy food keeps the heart strong. The childminder prepares children well for school in a number of ways. For example, she begins to sound out words for letter recognition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to be aware of risks and their own personal safety. For example, she talks about road safety and children have an awareness of how to cross a road. Children's behaviour is very good. They learn to share, take turns and respect each other. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to understand boundaries and consequences. For example, children help to create the house rules and point out to the childminder if rules are broken. The childminder has warm and secure attachments to the children. She encourages them to choose activities to help them become highly motivated and independent learners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are aware of their own needs and are beginning to be independent in managing their personal needs. For example, children can dress themselves and visit the toilet on their own. Children learn different mathematical concepts, such as 'more' and 'add'. They are confident communicators and learn skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children's physical abilities develop well; for example, they play outside on large equipment and strengthen their climbing, jumping and running skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114730 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 825076 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999, and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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