Childminder 114004

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 3 March 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not renewed her first-aid training as required. This is a breach of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's knowledge of the world they live in and their understanding of similarities and differences between others.  Children do not always learn about healthy lifestyles or develop their social skills well enough. For example, the childminder does not fully consider the types of food she offers to children and mealtimes are not always sociable.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has made some improvements to the quality of her provision since her last inspection. For example, she speaks more slowly so children have time to answer her questions. Children make some progress ready for their future learning.  Children's behaviour is generally managed well. The childminder gives praise and encouragement which helps to build children's confidence in their abilities. She teaches children to be kind and supports them to make friends, share and take turns.  The childminder is kind and considerate. She sensitively supports children's individual personalities and moods.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 complete and maintain a current first-aid qualification that is suitable for the care of young children. 14/08/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop children's understanding of the world to help them to learn about different cultures, people and communities  improve mealtime arrangements to support children's social skills and to help them learn about healthy choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during indoor activities.  The inspector viewed some of the childminder's documentation, such as her training certificates and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's progress and future improvement plans.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home and garden that children use.  The inspector took account of parents' views in the form of questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. At the time of the inspection, the childminder's first-aid certificate had expired. She recognises the importance of refreshing her training and has taken steps to book on a first-aid course. The childminder works in partnerships with other settings children attend. For example, she shares information about what children like to do. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views about her practice as part of her self-evaluation process. Their responses reflect that they are pleased with the care provided. The childminder finds ways to keep her knowledge up to date, such as joining online childminding groups.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder finds out about children's likes and dislikes when they first start. She uses the information to provide suitable activities linked to their interests. The childminder observes children's achievements, and shares information with parents to keep them informed about their children's progress. She introduces children to mathematical skills and language. For example, she counts and talks about shapes and sizes. However, she has not fully considered how to support children's social skills, such as during daily routines. The childminder has not fully developed her teaching skills to help support children's understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children learn about safety measures, such as crossing roads in safe places. The childminder supports children's physical skills. For instance, she encourages them to enjoy the outdoors and to exercise, run and climb. However, the childminder does not always provide healthy meals and snacks to help children learn about eating well. Children often eat in front of the television, which does not help them develop their social skills or awareness of what they are eating. They settle well with the childminder and are happy in her care, and they trust her and feel safe. Children develop their independence. For example, they learn to put on their coats and shoes, and go to the toilet unaided.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children develop some skills that prepare them for their next stage in learning. However, there are some weaknesses in the curriculum that prevent children from making good progress. Children show an increasing interest in learning. For example, they talk about mixing colours when they draw shapes. Children learn to concentrate and persevere with tasks. They develop their early writing skills. For instance, they ask to write their names and talk about letters. Children make progress that overall is typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114004 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1052361 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Horsham, West Sussex. She provides care from Monday to Friday between 7.45am and 6pm. The childminder collects children from the local school and pre-school.

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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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