Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 4 September 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 observes and assesses children effectively. She plans challenging activities based around clearly identified learning priorities for each child.  The childminder interacts skilfully with children and extends their learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children are confident and independent. They form strong emotional bonds with the childminder.  The childminder reflects on her practice successfully and makes positive changes that benefit children. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has increased opportunities for children to build on their early reading and writing skills in interesting ways.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she attended training that has helped enhance her skills in teaching children how to manage their feelings and behaviour well. The childminder also gains good advice and

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This provision is good

input from another early years professional.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not making the most of the environment to provide quiet, restful areas for children.  The childminder has not fully extended ways for children to increase their awareness of the different languages represented in the setting.

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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

 review the learning environment to more fully meet the needs of those children who prefer to rest and play quietly  provide further opportunities for children to increase their awareness of the different languages represented in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at the inspection and in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date. She has a good understanding of how to help keep children free from harm and extreme views. The childminder identifies and minimises risks effectively. She monitors children's progress consistently and successfully narrows any emerging gaps in their learning. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has created a more stimulating outdoor learning environment for those children who prefer to play outside. She forms strong partnerships with parents and other settings sharing the care of individual children. They work effectively together and provide consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She makes sure she has a wide variety of challenging resources that reflects their current interests. The childminder teaches children to explore and work things out for themselves. Children's skills build further when they have a go and try new things. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to investigate simple forms of technology such as toys with buttons and switches. Children develop good coordination, for example, when playing with toy cars and a garage. Very young children enjoy banging toys together to make sounds. The childminder builds on children's language skills well, for example, by asking them questions and repeating their words and sentences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and easily in the friendly environment. The childminder is kind, caring and supportive. Children feel at ease with the childminder and readily go to her for cuddles when they get upset. The childminder builds children's self-esteem well, for example, by praising and encouraging them. She deals calmly with any disputes that arise. For example, the childminder gently reminds children of how to behave appropriately. They respond well to the childminder and soon learn to ask politely for a toy instead of snatching from their friends. Young children play amicably alongside others. Children develop a good understanding of how to stay safe and in good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in the skills they need to be ready for school. They develop strong social skills and show an interest in the world around them. Children enjoy learning and exploring. They are well motivated and concentrate well. Children are confident speakers who are keen to share their imaginary play with others. They make choices and initiate their own play. Children manage their own personal needs well. For example, young children feed themselves and find their water beakers when they get thirsty.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219321 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1061638 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Rustington, West Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 5. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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