Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children learn to select their own resources and to manage their self-care skills exceedingly well from an early age.  The childminder is a highly positive role model. For example, she is polite, caring and uses lots of praise and positive interaction. Children behave exceptionally well. Children clearly understand what is expected of them. From an early age, they take responsibility for resources and help to tidy away toys.  Children are happy and motivated to learn. They enjoy participating in a variety of interesting activities, indoors and outdoors, which support their learning well overall and help them to make good progress.  The childminder effectively risk assesses all areas of her home and garden available for children's use. She identifies and makes sure that she eliminates any potential risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to engage parents further in the assessment of children's learning.  The childminder does not take every opportunity to help children learn about the natural world.

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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

 explore ways to further engage and encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home, to help further inform assessments of children's progress  extend opportunities for children to explore and investigate the natural world and living things.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities indoors and outdoors, and observed the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and spoke with her at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation that the childminder uses to support her practices, including self-evaluation.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises available for children's use.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses research, relevant websites, and meets with other childminders to help her keep up to date. She shares any new information with her assistant and ensures they understand requirements. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents as part of her self-evaluation. She demonstrates commitment to making ongoing improvements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility regarding child protection issues. The childminder has a positive relationship with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's development through verbal and written feedback. Parents say that they are very happy with the care and support their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well with children and supports their learning. She understands how children learn and provides space for them to explore their own ideas and make choices. The childminder observes children and plans the next steps in their individual learning. She builds on children's interests. For example, she provides toys, books and puzzles which reflect the children's fascination with animals. The childminder supports children's learning and encourages them to think. For example, she asks questions about shapes and colours as they play. The childminder encourages children's early literacy skills through, for example, their love of books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a highly welcoming and child-friendly environment. She organises her home exceedingly well to enable children to make their own choices from high quality toys and resources. Children develop an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. They learn about hygiene routines through imaginative play activities and self- care. Children understand the importance of healthy food and participate in a wealth of activities which support their physical development. Children flourish and develop a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. Children share exceedingly strong bonds with the childminder, who is highly attentive to their individual care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. They are motivated to learn. They enjoy turning pages in books and use pictures to follow stories. Children are confident to make choices in play and explore their creative ideas. For example, they use brushes to paint pictures and they investigate paint and flour with their fingers. They learn to make their own choices from a young age. Children behave exceptionally well. They clearly understand boundaries and routines. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484317 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1001399 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Barons Court, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder works each weekday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and a Montessori diploma. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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