Childminder 115171

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 3 September 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not display her certificate of registration, despite this being raised as a previous action. This breach of requirements also applies to the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to encourage children to use their imaginations, to further develop their independence, creative play and exploration.

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It has the following strengths

 Overall, the childminder has taken positive steps to improve the quality of her practice and outcomes for children. She has sought support and guidance from her local authority adviser and is now better equipped to plan more effectively for children's learning and to review their achievements.  The childminder is now giving consideration to the learning environment and considering how to offer more challenging and interesting activities for children.  Overall, children make adequate progress in their learning. They have warm bonds with the childminder and behave well.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has refreshed her knowledge of how to safeguard children. She uses her policies, procedures and risk assessments to support her practice, and ensure children's health, safety and well-being.

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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 the certificate of registration is displayed and available for parents and/or carers on request. 14/09/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 increase the opportunities that support children's imaginations, independent play and exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during their play indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she has updated her knowledge and skills, and how she plans for children's learning and development. They discussed how the childminder evaluates her activities and how she is now planning for children's next steps in learning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works with parents and others sharing the care of the children and how she evaluates the quality of her provision.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has improved her knowledge and skills since her last inspection. She has a greater understanding of her role, and children have better play and learning opportunities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains the records required for the safe management of the provision appropriately. She has updated her knowledge of safeguarding matters, including new legislation. She shows confidence in knowing her responsibility to protect children's welfare and knows what to do in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare. Although the childminder does not display her certificate of registration, as required, this has no impact on children's well-being. The childminder has reflected on the quality of her provision. She is aware of what she needs to do to improve outcomes for children further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has started to use observation and assessment to monitor children's progress. She generally knows where children are in their development and has introduced ways to help her plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder now shows more confidence in how she interacts with children. She encourages children to choose what they want to play with and is aware of their interests. This is helping children to show more engagement in their play. However, sometimes the childminder is not fully confident in extending children's imaginative role play experiences as they play and explore. Partnerships with parents are positive and the childminder works with other professionals who share the care of the children. She uses these links well to maintain consistency in children's development and care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder encourages children to be aware of equality and diversity. For example, children enjoy outings to the library to research cultural events. The childminder helps children to manage their feelings and emotions. She encourages children to use kind language and good manners, and to respect one another. Children learn the importance of good hygiene routines, and at a young age they already show independence in managing their personal needs. Children benefit from regular outdoor opportunities, on outings or in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make adequate progress from their starting points. They show interest in the wider world, for example, looking at the bark on the trees. They learn the names of colours and can identify these as they build and construct. Children now benefit from a more suitable range of activities that support most aspects of their learning. Children develop some suitable skills to prepare them for the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115171 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1057432 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Midhurst town centre, in West Sussex. The childminder works three days a week, for most weeks of 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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