Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2016 18 April 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is extremely skilled at extending and adapting activities to suit the individual learning needs of each child. She knows children exceptionally well and plans exciting and challenging activities to support their development.  Children make independent choices about what they do and where they play, and are eager to learn. The indoor and outdoor environments provide extremely exciting learning opportunities that motivate and engage children in their learning exceptionally well. Children make excellent progress in all areas of learning and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their development.  The childminder is highly committed to continuously developing her outstanding practice, including extending her already excellent teaching skills. She accesses training and researches information to extend her knowledge and skills even further.  The childminder has developed extremely strong links with other settings that children

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This provision is outstanding

attend. This provides excellent continuity in children's care and learning, and further supports their outstanding progress.  Children behave exceptionally well. They are extremely well mannered and have an excellent understanding of what the childminder expects of them. For example, they ask to leave the table when they have finished eating.  Children benefit from a wide range of outings to extend their learning experiences. For example, they develop an excellent understanding about the world, such as travelling on different types of transport to interesting places.

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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

 continue to consistently provide excellent opportunities for children to think and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's quality of teaching in the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector viewed some of the childminder's written documentation, such as planning documents, certificates and risk assessments.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about self-evaluation and improvements she has made.  The inspector took into account parents' written feedback in the form of questionnaires and references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and safeguarding legislation. She provides parents with very detailed information about her safeguarding procedures. For example, the childminder provides written documentation that very clearly explains her responsibilities to protect children's welfare. The childminder welcomes feedback and suggestions from parents and other professionals to help her to continuously evaluate and improve her provision. She communicates and works with parents exceptionally well and proactively supports their involvement in their children's learning. For example, children borrow books and resources to use with their parents to continue their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's completes highly effective observations and assessment of children's learning. She very accurately identifies their individual next steps in learning and provides excellent play opportunities and activities matched to their needs. The childminder skilfully extends children's vocabulary, and asks a wide range of questions. On occasion, she does not allow children enough time to think and answer independently. Nevertheless, children are highly confident talkers, who use detailed description. They have an excellent knowledge of mathematics. For example, children very confidently measured out ingredients for making bread and identified different sizes of spoons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has excellent nurturing relationships with children. Settling-in procedures are highly effective. The childminder works extremely closely with parents to understand and meet children's individual needs and home routines exceptionally well. Children are extremely settled and happy. They develop an excellent awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they know how to carry items, such as scissors, safely and walk carefully with these, and they have an exceptional understanding of the evacuation procedures. Children have excellent social skills and play exceptionally well with others. They are kind and considerate at all times. For example, children learn to work together highly effectively, such as when making dens in the woods.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points and develop a wide range of skills for their future learning and school. They are highly motivated and independent, and develop excellent confidence in their abilities. For example, children independently put on their shoes and prepare their own food. Children's literacy skills are outstanding; from a young age they recognise letters and older children confidently spell simple words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367269 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 827839 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm.

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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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