Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 supports children's language development well. For example, she describes what she is doing, names things and asks questions, and follows advice from professionals, such as language specialists.  Children make good progress. The childminder provides an appealing range of activities that stem from children's interests. Children enjoy finding things out and gain a range of skills for the future.  The childminder reflects on the impact her teaching has on children's learning every day. She keeps her knowledge and skills updated, such as through training, and identifies areas to develop and improve her practice further.  Children go out in the local community daily and the childminder makes good use of the local environment to extend their learning experiences. For example, they regularly visit the park, the beach, the farm and church, which helps children find out about people in the community and the natural world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered ways to raise children's awareness and recognition of writing and its uses, to further support their literacy development.  Partnerships have not been fully established with other settings children attend to provide a shared approach to their care and learning.

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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

 build on opportunities for children to raise children's awareness and recognition of writing and its uses, to support their literacy development further  strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend to provide a shared approach to their care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector saw how the childminder plays with children inside and outside.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation, including children's records.  The inspector discussed an observation of an activity with the childminder about the learning that took place for children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the importance of getting to know children well. For example, to help her recognise any changes in their behaviour or other signs they may be at risk. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to identify and close any gaps in their learning to help them catch up. She forms good relationships with parents from the beginning, and gains a range of information about their children's needs to meet these successfully. The childminder includes parents in their children's learning to consistently support their progress. For instance, she uses a daily diary to exchange information with parents and shares children's development records.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how children learn and supports their interest and motivation effectively. She engages with them well during their play, providing challenge to stretch their learning. For example, the childminder asked children to find curved pieces of train track and introduced balance scales to compare the weight of bricks. The childminder gives each child individual time and attention to help support their learning and progress. Children develop their social skills, make friends and get used to being part of a larger group, such as through visits to children's groups. Children use their imaginations well, such as during role play with tea sets and dinosaurs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close attachments to the childminder and her family. They are confident in her home and make independent choices, such as helping themselves to resources. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns. The childminder provides a good role model, such as staying calm. Children's good health and enjoyment of the outdoors is supported well. For example, they enjoy collecting leaves in the woods, and they mostly walk when they go out. The childminder provides nutritious food and involves children in making healthy choices. For example, children often help buy and cook meals, which help to encourage them to eat well. Children learn about safety. For example, the childminder encourages them to think about when it is safe to cross roads.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently count and use mathematical language during their play. They become independent, such as putting on their own coats and shoes. Children show good levels of concentration. For example, they spend a long time hunting for bugs in the garden and studying them with a magnifying glass. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478312 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 978691 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 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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 and lives in the Salvington area of Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder provides childcare on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm. She collects children from the local school.

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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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