Childminder 114896

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 successfully monitors children's progress. She uses this information effectively to plan a broad range of activities tailored to children's needs. Children make good progress and develop a range of skills for their future learning.  Children learn how to be healthy. For example, the childminder discusses the benefits of exercise and eating healthily. Children develop their muscles and coordination through a range of physical activities, such as dancing energetically to music.  The childminder keeps children safe in her care. For instance, she teaches children to use tools safely, such as scissors, and how to use knives carefully when slicing up fruit at snack time.  The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder. Together, they evaluate the quality of the provision well and identify future improvements that raise outcomes for children. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations from the

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This provision is good

last inspection. For example, she makes detailed records of children's accidents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, some creative activities do not support children to freely use their own ideas.  Parents are not routinely encouraged to share information about their children's achievements at home, to further extend the childminder's knowledge about what children know and can do.

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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 use their own ideas to extend their creative development further  strengthen opportunities for parents to contribute their knowledge about their children's learning at home to build a wider picture of what children know and can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and activities indoors and the quality of the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, accident records and children's progress records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder keeps her professional development updated to develop her teaching practice, knowledge and skills. For example, she completes training, uses the internet to find out information and also attends local network meetings with other childminders to share practice. The childminder works well with other professionals involved in children's care and learning. For example, she implements their advice and guidance to support children's specific needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching. She effectively uses all opportunities to extend children's mathematical development. For example, she asks children to predict the number of apple slices, and encourages discussions about numbers that have meaning for them, such as ages. The childminder provides interaction that motivates children's learning effectively. She uses children's interests well and encourages them to develop confidence in making their own choices. For example, she provides a range of activities and resources for them to choose from that are matched to their interests and next steps in learning. Babies have good opportunities to explore, such as crawling freely around the play room and pulling themselves up on low-level furniture.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children, including babies, are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder works closely with parents to settle children when they first start, such as through settling-in visits tailored to children's and parents' needs. Children form positive relationships with the childminder and each other. For example, older children enjoy playing 'peek-a-boo' games with babies. Children's behaviour is very good and they learn how to manage their feelings well. For example, the childminder discusses emotions with them and raises their understanding of being fair and respecting others. Children develop a good sense of responsibility, such as helping to tidy up.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. They make good progress from their starting points. Children learn to make independent decisions, such as making choices about their play and activities. They confidently talk about what they are doing. Children enjoy social mealtimes that encourage them to join in conversations. For example, babies learn about using their voices and 'babble' to join in. Children concentrate well during their play and activities and learn to listen to each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114896 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1041706 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 5

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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. She lives in Barnham, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex. She works all year round, Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm. The childminder works with her husband, 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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Telephone number

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