Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 5 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and settle quickly. She forms positive relationships with children.  The childminder knows children well. She provides a range of activities that incorporate children's interests and inspire them to learn. Children are enthusiastic and motivated.  Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They develop skills for the future, including starting school.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. She understands the importance of sharing information to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's care and learning.  The childminder develops her knowledge and skills well. For example, she completes training, and shares good practice with other childminders, such as through an online childminding network.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not always allow enough time for children to think and respond to questions independently.  The childminder does not always make the most of routine times of the day to further extend children's 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

 consider the amount of time given to children when asking questions, to help them to think and respond independently  use routine times of the day more effectively to help extend children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the indoor and outdoor areas.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, such as policies and training certificates.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents in the form of questionnaires and references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm, and the procedures she would follow if she had concerns. The childminder assesses risks in all areas of her home effectively and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, when using the trampoline, she reminds them to zip up the net. The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. For example, she effectively uses observations and assessments of children's achievements to monitor their progress and to help identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder works closely with parents to gain information about their children's needs to help her meet these successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to make decisions about what they would like to do and sensitively joins in to support their learning. For example, children happily explored sand and discussed with each other how to transport it. The childminder encouraged them to develop their mathematical skills, such as counting. Children enjoy talking to the childminder about what they are doing. For example, they talked to the childminder about the pictures they were painting. Children have an impressive knowledge of the lifecycle of a caterpillar and use complex words, such as 'habitat' and 'chrysalis', during discussions. The childminder helps children learn where to find out more information to increase their knowledge, such as using the internet and books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have constant access to the outdoor area. This provides children with choices about their play and helps support their individual preferences for learning. The childminder encourages children's healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children enjoy being physically active, such as bouncing on the trampoline and visiting soft-play centres. They are provided with a range of healthy food options, which helps them learn about eating well. Children include the childminder in their play and have a good understanding of the behaviour expectations. Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and takes time to teach children about the importance of sharing and respecting others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. They are enthusiastic in everything they do and enjoy learning. Children learn to concentrate and sustain their interest effectively. They increase their small physical skills and independence well. For example, they develop control and coordination when cutting up their fruit.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312921 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1048920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder provides her service Monday to Friday from 7am until 5pm, all year round.

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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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