Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a safe, welcoming environment for children. She checks the home and garden carefully each day to help make sure they can play safely. Children can easily choose from a wide variety of good-quality resources.  Children have warm, friendly relationships with the childminder and get along well together. They are happy and settled in the childminder's care.  Children take part in a wide variety of stimulating experiences based on their interests and needs. The childminder plans activities for school-age children that complement their daytime experiences well. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed. For example, she provides regular updates and makes sure she shares information from the children's school as required.  The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes that help improve children's experiences. For example, she has begun to further expand the outdoor play

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This provision is good

resources to offer children new challenges outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not take part in a wide and varied range of experiences that helps them learn about diversity and the wider world.  The childminder does not sharply focus her professional development on raising the quality of the provision 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

 extend activities and experiences that help children learn about their differences and similarities and support their understanding of the wider world  seek further opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to raise the quality of children's experiences to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents including children's records.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read questionnaires completed by parents and children, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns, to support children's safety and well-being. She is well organised and keeps all of the records required for childminding. She works effectively in partnership with other settings that children attend. For instance, she shares information with the school on a daily basis and continues any topics to help support children's learning. The childminder makes good use of local childminding support networks to keep up with changes and find new ideas. She invites regular feedback from parents and children to help her monitor and evaluate her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and monitors their development closely. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For example, she encourages children to talk about their day and share their ideas. She makes sure she is familiar with any teaching methods used by other settings, such as the school, to help children experience a consistent approach. For example, to help support children's early reading and writing skills. The childminder builds on children's interests well. For instance, she suggested extra resources to add to the train set to help children expand on their imaginative game. Children enjoy practising their physical skills, for instance they have easy access to the garden where they run around happily and get messy in the mud kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and knows them well. For instance, she recognises when children are tired and adjusts the routine accordingly, making sure they have time to rest quietly. She has a warm, caring and patient approach. She acts as a good role model and offers children gentle guidance, reassurance and praise. Children behave well and show care and concern for each other. For instance, older children look after their younger friends. The childminder helps children to learn useful skills to help them keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, she encourages them to think about how to use equipment carefully and they take part in regular evacuation practices so that they know what to do in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning and for school. They grow in independence and make choices about their play. For instance, they confidently help themselves to toys and choose activities. They play happily together, learning to negotiate, share and take turns. Children become confident communicators and clearly express their views and wishes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477491 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 983658 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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 West Hoathly, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children each weekday throughout the year. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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