Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2016 7 July 2009

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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 committed to offering exceptionally high standards of care and learning for the children in her care. Her enthusiasm and dedication are shared by her co-childminder and assistant.  The highly engaging, extremely well-resourced learning environment is entirely dedicated to supporting children's freedom of choice and encouraging them to explore. Children have access to a wealth of interesting and innovative resources and play experiences that help them to make rapid progress in all areas.  Children are encouraged to be very independent and have extremely good self-care skills. The childminder helps them to acquire excellent listening and communication skills which support them to talk confidently in group situations.  The childminder helps children to develop an excellent understanding of how to make healthy choices and keep themselves safe.  The childminder encourages parents to make valuable contributions to her assessments

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This provision is outstanding

of their children's progress. She guides parents exceptionally well in this and involves them as fully as possible in their children's learning.  The childminder monitors her practice meticulously and focuses precisely on specific areas for improvement. She continually maintains her high-quality provision and improves children's learning experiences.

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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

 expand opportunities for children to contribute their ideas to the already exceptional planning of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-childminder, assistant and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder and her colleagues are passionate about providing a high-quality service. Her well-targeted improvements greatly benefit children. For example, she has improved her support for children's language and communication skills following training. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Meticulous risk assessments are in place and the childminder ensures children are kept safe at all times. The childminder rigorously monitors children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder and her co-childminder carefully monitor their assistant's practice to maintain consistency and high quality.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children flourish in this vibrant and highly stimulating environment. The childminder uses detailed information from parents and carefully observes children to assess and plan for the steps that they need to take next. She provides exciting activities which reflect children's interests. For example, children relish finding minibeasts outdoors and looking closely at their bodies and legs using magnifying glasses. They hold the minibeasts in their hands and talk about how they feel 'tickly'. The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting children's communication and language. For example, she skilfully asks questions based on their interests and home experiences to encourage discussion. Children join in with lively conversations and learn interesting new words, such as 'centipede'. Children do not always have the opportunity to fully contribute their ideas to planning for future activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a nurturing environment for children and meets their individual needs exceptionally well. Children are very confident and eagerly lead their own play. For example, they develop excellent physical skills as they choose to balance on wooden logs. Children's behaviour is exemplary and they show great respect for one another. During a game of sound lotto they worked cooperatively when two of them had the same sound card. The childminder consistently offers encouragement and praise to boost children's self-esteem. Children work together as a team to tidy away toys, and they respect the needs of others in their play.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated and show a thirst for learning. For example, a child carefully counts the number of legs on two insects and compares their sizes. Children develop key social and personal skills in readiness for school. They develop great independence as they take part in activities, such as preparing fruit kebabs to eat.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302362 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 827069 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 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and works from the home of her co-childminder with an assistant in Littlehampton, West Sussex. They operate all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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