Childminder 114897

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 18 February 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 works extremely closely with his co-childminder to successfully meet all children's care and learning needs well. He keeps his skills and knowledge of early years practice up to date to provide good-quality teaching and care to children. For example, he completes training and research, and meets with other childminder's to share good practice.  All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder's nurturing approach builds children's confidence to explore and be inquisitive. He provides effective interaction to support children's learning well.  Children play in a child-friendly environment. They independently help themselves to a broad range of easily accessible resources.  Children enjoy spending time outdoors every day. For instance, they develop their physical skills and knowledge of the environment, visiting local places of interest, such

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not always provide experiences that extend and challenge babies' learning and development further.  The childminder does not always exchange information about children's learning with other settings they attend to provide a shared approach to supporting their progress.

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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

 widen the range of experiences to challenge babies' learning and development further  strengthen the range of information shared with other early years settings children attend to provide a shared approach to their learning and progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children indoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, accident records and children's progress records.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about safeguarding procedures and how to protect children from harm. He tracks children's progress effectively from the start and quickly closes any gaps in their learning. The childminder builds good partnerships with parents from the beginning and he works closely with them to provide consistent care and learning experiences for children. The childminder reflects on his practice well and identifies improvements to build on the quality of the provision and children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children in games that encourage their imaginations well, such as going on a train journey using cardboard boxes. Children really enjoy involving the childminder in their play and respond extremely well to him. The childminder helps children achieve and supports their learning well. For example, he supported children effectively to concentrate, count and thread reels onto the piece of string he was holding. The childminder plans activities each day that stem from children's interests. For instance, children asked to make crowns to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. Children enjoy listening to the childminder reading books. He skilfully holds the attention of the different ages of children. For example, the childminder talked about the story, and asked and answered questions to extend children's understanding of it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to settle-in gradually through his effective settling-in procedures. Children form close relationships with him and feel confident and happy. The childminder interacts gently and calmly with children. Children behave very well and they develop a good understanding of the behaviour expectations. For example, the childminder talks to children about being respectful and how behaviour affects other people's feelings. Children have ample space to play in the well-resourced playroom where they independently choose resources to play with. Children learn about being healthy. For example, the childminder talks about healthy eating and encourages them to understand the effects exercise has on their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and motivated learners. Children suggest activities and ask many questions, showing they have enquiring minds. They show good levels of concentration during activities and cooperate well with each other. Children demonstrate their growing independence, such as asking to do things themselves and helping others. They make good progress from their starting points and develop skills in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114897 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1041705 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 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. He lives in Barnham, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex. He provides his service from Monday to Friday throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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