Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 has a good understanding of how children make progress and knows the children in her care well. She plans a wide range of purposeful activities that meet children's individual needs. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They know the childminder is close by to offer reassurance when needed. They enjoy the company of each other and play well together.  The childminder works well with parents. She shares useful information with them and others who care for their children as appropriate. She seeks their views on the service she provides to help her make improvements to her practice.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children enjoy playing with a wealth of resources both indoors and outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not challenge children to think for themselves. For example, she does not always ask questions to extend their thought process.  The childminder does not always give children the opportunity to learn about other cultures.

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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

 strengthen ways to encourage children to think for themselves  provide more opportunities for children to learn about other cultures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning journeys and policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk. She is clear on the procedures to follow if she has concerns and who to contact in an emergency. She provides a well-resourced environment which is extremely child friendly. She constantly evaluates her practice and knows the activities to provide to engage the children. For example, she adapts the morning's activity to respond to the children's desire to sing a bear song and draw bears. She values developing her skills. For example, she has undertaken many different courses to keep her knowledge current.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's development when they start with her and makes ongoing assessments of children's progress. She encourages parents to share children's achievements at home as part of the assessment process. She uses this information to plan appropriate and exciting activities to encourage children's learning. The childminder supports children's language well. For example, she talks to the children about the activities and repeats words back to them to help them learn the correct pronunciation. She offers children many opportunities to explore their natural world. For example, they enjoy regular visits to the nearby nature reserve where they study flowers and trees and make dens. The childminder provides children with resources so they begin to learn about technology and how things work. For example, children become adept at using a camera.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to behave well. For example, the childminder encourages children to take turns and be nice to each other. Children know about sharing toys and how they must allow each other a turn. They learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy playing outdoors and become involved in choosing fruit for their snack, discussing their likes and dislikes. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about taking care on the steps when they go outdoors. Children learn how to respect each other and are beginning to learn about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They know basic mathematical concepts; for example, they ably count small balls and talk about shapes. They learn to play together cooperatively and are learning to look after their own personal care. Children are confident communicators who are keen to talk and share their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476204 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 966659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. She cares for children Tuesday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm throughout the year. She has a childcare qualification at level 6 and has attained early years professional status.

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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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