Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 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 provides a well-organised and welcoming home environment for children. She checks her home and garden thoroughly each day to ensure that children can play safely.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is sensitive to their individual needs and meets these well.  Children take part in a wide range of stimulating activities based on their interests and needs. They make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She works with them closely to ensure a consistent approach. For example, they share detailed information about children's care and routines on a daily basis.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She makes changes to develop and improve the service she provides. For instance, she has created a covered area in the garden so that children can play outside in all weathers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her assessments of children's learning fully effectively to monitor their development as closely and precisely as possible.  Opportunities for children to explore and investigate the natural world are not fully developed.

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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

 develop the monitoring of individual children's progress further to ensure any gaps in achievement are closing as quickly as possible and to help in reviewing the quality of teaching  provide further challenges and experiences to extend children's understanding of the natural world.

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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 looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows how to recognise and report any concerns. She is well organised and keeps all of the records required for childminding up to date. The childminder makes good use of training to develop her knowledge, practice and skills. For example, following a recent training course, she reviewed how she communicates with parents. The childminder works effectively with other professionals involved with children's care, for example, she follows their guidance and advice. She regularly invites feedback from parents to help her monitor and evaluate her service. Parents report that they are very happy with the care provided and their children's progress. They comment on the childminder's warm, nurturing manner and the good quality of daily communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents before children start so she gets to know them well. She observes children and plans a variety of activities that they enjoy. She supports children's language and communication skills effectively. She talks and sings with children as they play, repeats new words and listens to children well. The childminder encourages children to try things for themselves. For example, children had fun learning how to clean the chalk board and fences using water and brushes. She extends children's interests well; when children enjoyed exploring dried lentils she encouraged them to add water to see what would happen. Children became absorbed in their play and concentrated well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. She acts as a good role model and offers children gentle guidance and praise. Children behave well. They develop their independence skills, for instance, when they get out toys or spread their own butter on their cracker. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. For instance, she follows careful hygiene routines for changing nappies to help prevent the spread of infection. Children benefit from playing outside every day. They practise their physical skills during ball games and enjoy the fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They play well together and learn to wait patiently for their turn. They become more independent, for example, they find their shoes when they want to play outside. Children communicate confidently and develop good social skills. They count as they play and solve simple problems. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473646 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 972126 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She cares for children each weekday throughout the year. The childminder is able to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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