Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2016 28 November 2008

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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 has a professional and well-organised approach to her work and places children's needs at the heart of everything she does. She reviews the quality of her provision well and makes improvements that achieve positive outcomes for children.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities that cover all areas of learning. Children engage well and enjoy their play and learning. They concentrate well and are effectively prepared for the next stages in their education.  Children build strong relationships with the childminder and their emotional well-being is good. They feel very much at home in the childminder's care and their individual needs are met well. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She promotes a shared approach to supporting children's care and learning needs very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always enable children to revisit some activities that interest them, to further enhance their learning.  The childminder does not consistently help children to gain an awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in society.

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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

 enable children to finish and revisit activities that interest them, so that they can build on what they have already learnt  increase opportunities for children to develop a wider understanding of the similarities and differences between people, to fully promote their awareness of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home where childminding activities take place.  The inspector observed children at play and the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector and the childminder discussed self-evaluation and the activities that took place during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding training regularly and knows the appropriate action to take should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. She monitors her practice and children's progress very well and identifies what action to take to make improvements. She quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning, to ensure that relevant support is provided if needed. The childminder has met the recommendation from her last inspection, by developing the use of observation and assessment. She helps children progress well in all areas of learning. The childminder actively seeks support and improves her teaching skills. She uses what she learns to effectively improve her provision and children's learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are very keen to investigate and learn. The childminder has a good understanding of children's starting points, monitors their development very well and accurately identifies the next steps needed in their learning. The childminder interacts positively with children. She extends their communication and language skills effectively. For example, she repeats words used by the children and introduces words, such as 'full', 'empty', 'more' and 'splashing', as the children play with water. The childminder regularly asks parents about activities children have enjoyed at home and plans new challenges to further extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a well-organised and stimulating environment. Children are happily engaged in their play. They are well motivated and become very confident as they explore new experiences. The childminder has consistent routines. Children learn about good personal hygiene practices and they clean their hands before eating and after using the toilet. They enjoy a wide selection of activities that promote their physical skills. For example, they confidently move around with good balance and coordination. They have regular opportunities to visit parks and go on outings. Children are beginning to understand about keeping safe. For example, they move around carefully and negotiate the space around them effectively and safely. They learn to cooperate, share well and listen to each other, and value what others say.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are eager to play and learn. They make independent choices about their play and are very enthusiastic. Children develop positive social skills and enjoy playing with their friends. For example, they had great fun playing with water together. They learn about different animals and the sounds they make. Children gain good skills ready for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367066 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 829033 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She works Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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