Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 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 children with a warm and welcoming environment. She provides a wealth of toys and resources that motivate their play.  Younger children settle happily and benefit from the childminder's positive reassurance. Children enjoy the company of others and play well together.  The childminder has a professional approach to her practice. She has thorough policies and procedures that she follows to maintain the welfare of children in her care.  Children behave well. The childminder uses successful strategies to teach children about how to respect and value the needs of others.  The childminder keeps a close check on the progress that children make. She shares children's key achievements with parents regularly. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder helps to develop children's understanding of the world. Children enjoy a variety of opportunities to gain hands-on experiences that build their knowledge of

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider all children's individual abilities or interests when taking part in activities.  The childminder sometimes completes tasks for children, and has not fully considered how to support children's independence.

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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

 review activities to meet the individual needs of children, to build on their learning even further  strengthen opportunities for children to be more independent.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in writing.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the background suitability checks of the childminder and looked at a selection of children's records and safeguarding procedures, and discussed her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She attends regular training to update her skills and knowledge. She knows what action she would take if she had any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder uses regular self-evaluation to monitor the quality of her childminding provision. She takes into account the views of parents and is committed to providing good quality care and learning for children. She has made changes to her setting to improve outcomes for children. For instance, she has enhanced the outdoor area to make this available all year round, for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains a good range of information when children first start, to plan for children's learning. She provides a wide variety of experiences which build on their communication and language skills. For instance, older children talk confidently about the life cycle of a butterfly as the childminder introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. Younger children gain good physical skills as the childminder watches them play and notices opportunities to involve herself in activities to build on their learning. For example, babies begin to gain confidence in crawling and standing. The childminder encourages and supports them well. The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning to monitor their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with children. She has a caring approach to meeting the individual needs of each child. All children develop strong relationships with her and with each other. Babies settle quickly and form good relationships with the childminder. Children show a strong sense of belonging, which supports their emotional well-being. Children gain fresh air and exercise daily through opportunities to engage in physical play. They have opportunities to learn about the community that they live in. For instance, they go on trips within their local community where they meet other people, and enjoy learning about different celebrations and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive additional funding, make good progress and gain skills that prepare them well for their future learning. Babies and older children develop good social skills and play cooperatively together. They enjoy opportunities to develop their communication and language skills through sharing their thoughts and ideas. Children learn how to use mathematical ideas purposefully to solve some problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478937 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 980753 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 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 Cosham, Portsmouth and operates Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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