Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 18 October 2012

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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 develops children's speaking and listening skills very well. She offers children plenty of opportunities to hear and use new words in an appropriate context, such as using a 'stethoscope' while pretending to be vets. Children happily demonstrate to others the words they know as they describe the world around them.  Overall, the childminder works well with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's day. For example, she provides daily written updates about children's care routines, activities and progress, and parents add comments from home.  Children enjoy a good range of enjoyable and interesting activities. They make their own choices from a wide variety of resources and play materials. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and are very happy in her care. She is caring and sensitive, and responds attentively to children's individual

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This provision is good

needs. She supports children's emotional well-being very effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's monitoring of children's progress is not always fully effective in precisely identifying their next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder's self-evaluation process is still developing. She does not routinely take into account the views of parents and children to help identify areas to improve even further.

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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

 develop the monitoring of individual children's progress even more precisely to help the planning of children's next steps in learning and support children to make even greater progress  continue to develop the self-evaluation process and increase opportunities for children and parents to regularly contribute their views to help improve and develop the setting further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection, and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to develop and improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training, talks to other early years professionals and does her own research. The childminder is committed to providing children with good-quality learning experiences. For example, she has improved the outdoor area and added a new growing area to help encourage children's understanding of growth and change over time. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare and has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns. She identifies and minimises risks effectively so children can play in safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's play and, overall, knows each child well. She uses children's interests to plan exciting activities that engage and motivate them in their learning. For example, children enjoy exploring foam in the garden and describe the texture as 'soft' and 'fluffy'. The childminder extends children's learning well. For example, she encourages them to identify colours and practise their physical skills as they pick up coloured toys with tweezers. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills very well. For example, she encourages children to compare the sizes of their shoes and to read the number of their shoe size as they get ready for the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children and gently encourages their good behaviour and manners. Children play very well together and learn strong social skills. For example, they happily decide together on storylines within their imaginary play and readily share the toys. The childminder helps children build a good sense of belonging, such as by talking with them about their home lives and experiences outside of the setting. She praises children's efforts and they develop good self-esteem. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and talks about the benefits of eating these, such as giving them energy for outdoor play. Children enjoy regular physical activities and exercise in the well-equipped garden and on trips into the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning. They show good levels of imagination and enjoy sharing their ideas and thoughts, such as when using the medical kit and wrapping the childminder's arm in bandages. Children count confidently and recognise numbers and colours. They are confident communicators and use talk to guide their play and commentate on their actions. Children develop a good level of independence, and confidently dress themselves in readiness for using the garden. They are securely developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444821 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1059258 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care for children between 8am and 5pm on Tuesday and Thursday, during term time only.

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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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