Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2016 27 March 2013

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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

 Children are happy and very well settled. They have strong bonds with the childminder who constantly promotes their confidence and self-esteem with praise and affection.  The childminder successfully promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She teaches them about the importance of healthy eating and good hygiene procedures.  Regular assessments of children's learning clearly highlight their stage of development. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's learning in order to provide good levels of challenge and support children's development. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She constantly shares information with them about their children's learning. For example, each child has a daily diary.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her home to identify risks and minimise hazards to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work in partnership with other settings that children attend. This does not provide a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder does not always allow children enough time to think and respond when she asks them questions.

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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 partnerships with other settings that children attend to ensure there is a consistent approach towards supporting children's development  allow children enough time to consider information during conversations to further strengthen their communication and thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the indoor environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of written documentation, including improvement plans, children's assessments and risk assessments.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has met previous actions and put systems in place to minimise any possible risks to children's safety. For example, she has installed safety gates to the entrance of the kitchen. The childminder understands how to keep children safe. For example, she has a confident knowledge of how to record and report any concerns. The childminder strives to improve her practice and provision. Since the previous inspection, she has developed observation and assessment systems that have enabled her to monitor children's learning more effectively. She has improved the garden to make more space for children to play and introduced more equipment and opportunities for learning and development. For example, role-play resources and climbing equipment. The childminder works closely with other childminders in the area and subscribes to early years publications to keep her knowledge up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well in their learning and development. She allows children to make independent decisions and provides appropriate challenge. For example, during role play, the childminder gave children money to use and spent time encouraging them to explore the different denominations and identifying numbers. Children learn about space, shape and measurement as they complete jigsaw puzzles. The childminder recognises when children need additional challenge and provides further resources. Children also demonstrate confidence with their counting skills when they play hide-and- seek. Children have plenty of opportunities to make marks and talked fondly of pictures they had created the previous day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have daily opportunities to play outside and get plenty of fresh air. The childminder makes good use of the local area and takes children to local parks and woodland. Children are confident and know where and how to access resources of their choice. Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children the importance of taking turns, being kind to others and having good manners. Children play very well together and include each other in their play. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds children to tuck their chairs in so they do not trip over.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are developing the skills needed for their future learning and the move to school. For example, children understand the importance of healthy eating and confidently prepare their food before eating. Children are determined and enthusiastic learners who are not afraid to 'have a go'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446695 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1049660 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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