Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children easily recognise shapes and numbers as they confidently develop their mathematical awareness. They begin to explore their environment and make sense of the world. Children learn skills that help them to be ready for school.  The childminder reflects on her practice and frequently takes steps to improve her knowledge. She provides a good quality of teaching to encourage positive 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.  The childminder monitors children's progress carefully and identifies any areas that need further development. She puts plans in place to help all children catch up with their friends.  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

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This provision is good

sounds and extends vocabulary by adding words for older children.  Children are motivated to learn and develop skills for their future learning. For example, children independently choose resources and tidy away when they have finished. The childminder prepares children well for their move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve parents or children in the evaluation of her practices to help her improve children's outcomes further.  At times, the childminder does not make full use of some daily routines to extend and encourage children's learning even more.

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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

 strengthen the involvement of children and parents in the evaluation of the setting to help identify the most effective improvements  make the best possible use of all opportunities throughout the day to extend children's development and learning.

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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 the written views of parents into account.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

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. The childminder effectively keeps her knowledge up to date about changes in legislation and teaching practices. For example, she researched the new proposed child car seat laws to ensure she keeps children safe. The childminder shares activities with parents to help them continue learning at home. For example, children made crowns and took them home for discussions with parents about the Queen. The childminder communicates with other settings that children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach in children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good variety of equipment and resources. For example, toys with buttons help children to understand how things work. The childminder encourages the development of young children's communication and language skills. For example, she helps babies understand the patterns of speech as she listens intently when they babble and talks back in response. The childminder asks challenging questions, such as 'What else do seeds need to make them grow?' as she encourages children to think. The childminder teaches children about being healthy. For example, children choose to drink water when they are thirsty and know it is good for them. The childminder prepares children well for school. For example, she begins to sound out words for letter recognition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. For instance, 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 play well together and are kind to each other. The childminder has warm and secure attachments with children. She encourages them to choose activities to help them become motivated and independent learners. Children develop physical skills through a wide range of interesting experiences. For example, they visit the park, the basketball court, soft play areas, the beach, toddler groups and farms.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident. They are aware of their own needs and how to manage them. For example, children decided to go outside and put their own shoes on. Children can dress themselves and visit the toilet on their own. They develop good social skills. For example, they meet other children during outings in the local community. Children learn about mathematical language, such as 'in the middle' and 'more'. They securely develop communication skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412849 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1026756 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Faygate, near Horsham, West Sussex. She provides care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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