Childminder EY304908

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 16 October 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not consistently follow her risk assessment procedures to ensure all areas used for childminding purposes are safe for children. For example, she does not thoroughly check the garden area to identify and reduce potential hazards.  The childminder does not reflect on her provision as well as she could. She misses opportunities to identify weaknesses in her practice and is slow to make changes, such as to improve her policies and procedures.  The childminder does not always create opportunities for children to use and explore everyday technology so that they learn how things operate and work.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder plans a range of enjoyable activities to motivate children in their learning. She considers children's interests and encourages them to think for themselves. For example, children learn to compare shapes and colours in their own surroundings.  Children form secure relationships with the childminder. She is kind and caring towards them, and they are respectful towards her and listen well. The childminder talks to children about their feelings and she is quick to offer help, when needed.  Children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared to make the move on to school. For instance, they use their communication and language skills to ask interesting questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure all areas accessible to children, including outdoors, are suitable for them to safely explore and use 05/07/2016

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Due Date

 improve risk assessment processes, with particular regard to checking the garden area, to identify and address all aspects that require attention. 05/07/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve methods of self-evaluation to identify and implement required changes, to benefit children's learning and development  provide further opportunities for children to access technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about her provision at appropriate times.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector viewed policies and discussed the procedures that the childminder follows if she has concerns about children.  The inspector considered the views of parents through verbal discussions and by reviewing written feedback from them about the setting.  The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can identify signs that would cause her to be concerned about a child and how to report these. She uses some suitable methods to improve her provision. For example, she asks parents about the resources their children enjoy and uses their feedback to extend children's learning. However, self-evaluation is not rigorous. For instance, despite the childminder improving risk assessments for outings following her last inspection, she does not check all aspects of her setting fully, in particular the garden area, to keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's progress well and forms partnerships with staff at other settings that children attend, to share learning aims. She seeks opportunities to improve her knowledge of early years. For example, she reads relevant literature and seeks advice from others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the early years curriculum and of how children learn. She observes them regularly, knows what they are capable of and shares this knowledge with parents. The childminder actively encourages parents to talk about what their children can do at home and to discuss next steps in their learning together. The childminder gives good support to children to develop their early mathematical skills. For example, while children take part in craft activities, they use mathematical language to describe size and position. Children are keen to play games and use their imagination well. They enjoy it when the childminder interacts with them, for instance, they hold a birthday party and ask the childminder to join in. Children are keen to discuss stories and ask questions about what they have heard and seen. They have access to a broad curriculum but do not always have enough opportunities to use technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not always prioritise children's safety, which has led to breaches in relation to checking her premises and undertaking risk assessments. However, she supervises children at all times, including when using outdoors, which reduces the impact on children's well-being. The childminder encourages children to behave well and they settle quickly when they come into the setting. They are confident to move around and choose activities to play with. The childminder supports children to think about their physical health. For example, children eat healthy foods. She also encourages them to be active, such as when they are out in the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children from different backgrounds, including those who are learning English as an additional language, make good progress. They develop the necessary skills for school. For example, they learn to identify letters and are happy to work independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304908 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1048905 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She is located in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. She provides care Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, and operates 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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