Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2016 15 March 2013

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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's home is well-organised and welcoming. She makes daily checks of the house and garden to ensure that children can play safely.  Children easily choose from a good variety of resources both indoors and in the garden. They take part in a wide range of interesting activities that they enjoy and help them make progress in their learning.  Relationships with parents are positive. The childminder works with parents effectively to help meet children's needs. For example, she keeps them well informed about children's care routines, activities and achievements.  Children are happy and settled. The childminder has a warm, caring approach and is sensitive to their individual needs.  The childminder reflects on her practice and is motivated to continually improve. For example, she has made good use of local support networks and training opportunities to develop her practice and improve the quality of the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always work closely with other early years settings that children attend, to help develop a more shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder does not make full use of her assessments of children to frequently and precisely monitor their progress and closely as possible to swiftly identify any gaps in learning.

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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 develop links with other early years settings that children attend, to help ensure a consistent approach to children's learning  develop the monitoring of children's progress further, to more precisely identify and close any emerging gaps in learning as quickly as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice, and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She is well-organised and keeps all of the records required for childminding. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents to help her evaluate the provision. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care she provides. They are confident their children are safe, well-cared for and making good progress. The childminder identifies improvements that have a positive impact on children's experiences. For example, since her last inspection she has developed the garden so that children benefit from a safe and inviting outdoor play space in which to play and learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. For example, she gathers detailed information from parents before children start. She observes children and plans activities based on their interests and needs. She supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For instance, she talks to them during activities and gives them time to express their ideas. The childminder responds to children's interests well. For example, when children became engrossed in filling the watering can to feed the plants, she encouraged them to continue exploring the water in a big tray. She makes good use of everyday activities and routines to encourage children to solve simple problems. For instance, children counted out the grapes at snack time and worked out which shape fit best when they built a tower of bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a good role model. For example, she offers children gentle guidance and praise. Children quickly become familiar with the daily routines and behave well. They learn useful personal care skills, for example, when they get their own shoes to go outside and fill the watering can from the sink. The childminder helps children learn about how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they found out about safety at the seaside during a visit to the lifeboat station. Children benefit from nutritious meals and snacks. They play outside every day to promote their good health and practise their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are polite, well-mannered and learn to share and take turns. Children become confident communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. They count as they play and show an interest in books. They are keen to take part in activities and are eager to learn. Children are well-prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114120 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1048601 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Worthing in West Sussex. She cares for children each weekday 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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