Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 8 October 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 has made good progress in addressing actions and recommendations from her last inspection. This has helped to raise the quality of the provision for the direct benefit of children and families.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. For example, she encourages children in their play. She plans a wide range of interesting and challenging activities based on children's interests.  Children's emotional well-being is good. Children and babies benefit from strong relationships with the childminder and are confident in her care.  Children make good progress in nearly all aspects of their development. They are well- motivated to play and learn, and greatly enjoy their activities.  The childminder has strong partnerships with other professionals and agencies who are involved in children's care. For example, she works very closely with colleagues to

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This provision is good

promote the learning of children with special educational needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently develop children's thinking skills or ways they can enhance their learning.  The childminder does not consistently develop her assistant's practice to help support children's good progress.

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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

 help children develop their thinking and in finding ways to extend their own learning  develop ways of improving the assistant's practice to help children maintain their good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a range of documents, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector and childminder discussed the children's activities that had taken place during the inspection and evaluated their effectiveness.  The inspector read testimonials from current parents and carers to gather their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistant have a good understanding of child protection and know exactly what action to take should they have concerns. The childminder has good systems in place to evaluate her effectiveness as a provider. For example, she consults with her assistant and with children's parents to gain their views, and sets clear actions for improvement. The childminder attends training courses in a variety of childcare issues as one way of maintaining her expertise. The assistant attends key training courses, such as paediatric first-aid and safeguarding. However, the childminder recognises that extra support to develop his practice would be beneficial.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works very closely with parents to find out about children's abilities and interests when children first start in her care. The childminder typically plans activities well. For example, children enjoyed having a pretend tea party, and finding the cups and jugs they wanted to use. The childminder encourages children to use mathematical language, such as describing what they are doing, to add challenge to their play. The childminder directs the assistant in tasks, such as preparing other activities as a way of promoting children's learning. The childminder frequently reviews children's achievements to help her identify what they need to learn next and to keep parents well informed about how well their children are progressing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistant work effectively together to meet most children's individual needs. For example, one prepares babies' bottles and children's meals while the other plays with the children. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and learn about where food comes from. They pick strawberries and cut them up for a fruit salad, for instance. Children benefit from a wide range of physical play activities, such as exploring woods and the beach. Children are well behaved. They understand how to take turns and share toys with their friends. They enjoy being helpful and take responsibility for tidying their things, understanding that this helps to keep them safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Children who have special educational needs also make good progress. Children enjoy exploring different materials and textures, and investigate what happens when different colours mix together. They are confident to make decisions about what to play and enjoy recalling what they have done previously, such as visits to farms or tennis courts. Overall, children acquire good skills in readiness for their future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300656 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1048895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder works with an assistant. She is available to work all day Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of 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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Telephone number

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