Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2016 22 July 2013

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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 has high expectations of herself and the children, and her self- evaluation is accurate. She includes the views of parents and children and regularly looks for ways to improve her practice.  Children take part in a wide variety of stimulating activities based on their interests and needs. They choose from a good selection of resources indoors and outdoors. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed of their children's well-being and learning. For example, she uses an online system to continually share assessments of children's development and next steps in learning.  The childminder successfully supports children's understanding of diversity. For example, children can access books and toys that positively reflect people's differences and cultures.  Children are confident, happy and secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy positive

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This provision is good

interactions with the childminder, who values them as individuals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give enough time for children to respond to the questions she asks them, to help develop their thinking skills further.  The childminder does not provide a broad range of opportunities and materials to help children learn how print carries meaning.

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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

 challenge children's learning experiences further to help extend their thinking skills and develop their understanding even more  provide further opportunities for children to learn that print carries meaning, to help further develop their early literacy skills.

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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 continually updates her knowledge and skills in various ways. She regularly talks to other early years professionals and uses ideas gained from training to develop her practice further. For example, she recently learned new ways to further support children's individual learning styles. The childminder makes positive changes to help improve children's outcomes. For example, she now takes children on more trips to help extend their learning, such as going to local museums. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children. She is up to date with current legislation and follows her detailed policies and procedures. She provides children with a safe environment and carries out daily checks to help maintain this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's play and closely monitors their development. She quickly identifies any gaps in learning to help her provide further support. The childminder plans precise next steps in learning for children and uses their interests to help make their learning enjoyable. For example, children enjoyed exploring autumnal objects that they had found on a recent trip. The childminder asked them how acorns feel and children used good descriptive language, such as 'spiky and hard'. The childminder extended children's mathematical skills well as they rolled balls down a ramp. For example, she encouraged them to compare distances and count the balls they used.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children and she supports their behaviour effectively. Children behave well. They learn to share toys and consider each other's needs as they play. For example, they decided to play tennis together and took turns hitting the ball so they both had a go. The childminder praises children's efforts and helps to build their self-esteem. She supports children's physical well-being effectively. Children regularly play and exercise in the well-equipped outdoor area and develop good physical skills. For example, they learn to ride bikes in the garden and show good coordination as they walk along balance beams.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and motivated learners, who engage well in their play. They have a good understanding of technology and know how to operate light-up toys. Children communicate well and confidently use talk to make friendships and to express themselves. They have a good awareness of safety and develop good levels of independence. For example, they know to wear helmets when they ride bicycles and they confidently help to cut up fruit for their snack. Children have secure mathematical development and quickly learn the skills needed for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456126 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1063181 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children between 7am and 6.30pm, each weekday, all year through.

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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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