Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 31 October 2011

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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 makes careful assessments of children's progress to identify those who may need extra help in their learning. She plans activities effectively.  The childminder generally works well in partnerships with parents and staff in other settings to ensure their good levels of well-being and care.  Children are taught well and make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. Early communication and number skills typically develop well.  The children learn about healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, they learn thorough hand-washing techniques and the reasons why this can be helpful for their health.  The childminder creates a bright and stimulating learning environment and children enjoy choosing their own resources when following the activities planned.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly to ensure good outcomes for children. She values children's opinions when identifying areas to improve. She requests parents'

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This provision is good

views to help her assess the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always helped to develop their thinking or problem-solving skills effectively to aid their learning.  The childminder does not make the best use of information that parents supply about their children's achievements, to help plan their future learning more effectively.

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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

 help children to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills more effectively to aid their learning  make better use of information gathered from parents about their children's achievements to help plan for their next stages of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outdoor play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of children's learning with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about children's welfare. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a problem. The childminder uses additional training to ensure a thorough knowledge of new safeguarding legislation as it comes into effect. The childminder develops her professional knowledge by seeking out opportunities to discover new ideas and techniques to use in her provision. For example, she finds meeting with other professionals a useful way of gaining new ideas to help improve her practice. Links with parents are typically good, particularly when ensuring children's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn well through activities planned for them. The childminder interacts with children to promote learning in different useful ways. She uses effective teaching skills to turn play into a learning opportunity. For example, when children were playing with toy jungle animals, the childminder skilfully moved the discussion to shapes, using toy snakes to illustrate different properties. The childminder takes care to support children in their language development. For example, she promotes conversational skills and effectively reinforces the correct pronunciation of words. Children learn to accept and value differences that exist between others. They mix with different people in the community and learn about people from a range of backgrounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have lovely relationships with the childminder. She knows them well and chats with them about the things that are important to them. The children feel secure in the setting. They involve themselves intently in their play. The childminder ensures that children develop good social skills and are ready for their move to larger settings. For example, she makes sure children experience busier environments when they visit local toddler groups. Children understand and apply social rules such as turn-taking and sharing. They demonstrate positive behaviour throughout. Children develop independence. For example, they learn to put on their own shoes and coats unaided.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They show a strong understanding of number. They count with confidence and recognise difference numerals. Children recognise letter sounds and enjoy activities, which focus on developing their early literacy skills. Children develop their future writing skills through fun activities such as painting. Children learn to write their names carefully. The childminder ensures children develop skills that lay solid foundations for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114794 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 839950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder also cares for children before and after school. She opens all day, five days a week. She has relevant safeguarding and paediatric qualifications.

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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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