Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 24 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has greatly improved her awareness of how children learn and develop. She plans a variety of activities that meet children's individual learning styles and current interests. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides children with a good range of toys and resources that interest and motivate them in their play and learning. Children benefit from activities that encourage their imaginative play well.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder manages children's behaviour in a calm and positive manner. Young children respond to appropriate boundaries with encouragement and support.  The childminder works well with parents, to meet children's needs. She updates them regularly on their children's progress and includes their views in children's ongoing observations and assessments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share information consistently about children's progress with other settings they attend, to fully encourage a shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children's interest in books and other printed materials.

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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

 increase opportunities to share information more fully with the other settings that children attend, to help provide a more joined-up approach to children's learning  extend opportunities for children to build on their early reading skills, to further develop this aspect of their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home and garden.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her, including the impact of her teaching methods, and her use of observation and assessment to support young children's progress.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including safeguarding procedures and suitability checks, and children's observations and assessments.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses her self-evaluation to develop her practice further.  The inspector took account of parents' written views provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment in which to play and learn. She has a good knowledge of the local safeguarding procedures and knows what action she would take if she had concerns about the well-being of a child. Her detailed risk assessments, accident and safety procedures help to keep children safe. The childminder is proactive in looking for ways to improve the quality of teaching and children's outcomes. For example, she evaluates her practice well, updates her knowledge and knows the activities to provide, to engage children and continually improve her good care and teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to build on children's knowledge and skills. She follows children's individual likes and interests well and joins in with their play, offering a narrative for what they are doing. For example, this is evident as children engage in lots of imaginary play, preparing and serving snacks. The childminder values children's home languages. For example, she uses words that they frequently use at home, such as for counting. She uses her observations of children's learning to identify and successfully plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder has good systems in place to track children's progress to support their ongoing development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to help children settle into her home. She collects information about children's care needs and routines to help her meet their individual needs. The childminder treats children with genuine warmth and gives them lots of praise and attention. She supports their emotional well-being effectively and they develop a good sense of belonging. Children enjoy using a range of play equipment outdoors to keep them physically active. They bounce on the trampoline, use wheeled toys with confidence and explore more challenging play-park equipment. Children understand the safety rule of closing the zip on the netting before bouncing on the trampoline. The childminder encourages children to be independent in managing their care needs; children understand the importance of washing their hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their individual starting points. They are confident, sociable and enthusiastic to learn. Young children enjoy a wealth of exploratory experiences; for instance, as they make marks and patterns in damp sand. Children learn to be independent and gain self-confidence. For example, they confidently choose from the range of readily available resources. Children develop the necessary skills for their next steps in learning and their move to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471277 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1049857 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Horsham, West Sussex. She offers care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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