Childminder 120999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2016 25 April 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

 Children make good progress. They enjoy activities that support their learning and development well.  The childminder reflects on her provision and how effectively she has met children's needs, taking account of parents' views. She looks for ways she can make improvements to provide a consistently good service.  The childminder encourages children to be increasingly independent. For example, she gives them choices and responsibilities, such as tidying up, and supports their attempts to do things themselves.  Children enjoy an interesting variety of activities in a welcoming space. The childminder has a wide selection of resources to support children's learning.  The childminder has close relationships with the children. Strong emotional bonds help children feel safe and support their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not consider children's level of understanding when she explains things to them. For instance, she sometimes speaks too quickly, using words very young children may not understand.  The childminder does not consistently use her accurate assessments of children's progress to plan sharply focused next steps tailored to their individual learning needs.

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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

 provide more support for younger children to understand explanations and instructions to help them make the best possible progress  build on the existing arrangements for monitoring children's progress to focus more sharply on the individual next steps that they need to take to make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and discussed a planned activity.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including children's records and policies.  The inspector took account of parents' views from questionnaires they completed as part of the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses training to keep her knowledge up to date and to protect children from harm and extreme views. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has concerns about a child. The childminder successfully incorporates what she learns from training and research, such as new ideas for activities, into her planning. She completes all mandatory training, such as first aid and child protection. The childminder builds good partnerships with parents from the start and she shares information daily. She talks about what the children have done with her and at home to provide continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans interesting activities based on things the children like and introduces new experiences. For instance, she buries objects in cereal for very young children to find as they learn how to scoop and pour. The childminder encourages children to learn early mathematical skills. For example, she uses mathematical language as she talks about children needing more cereal, their containers being full, and helps them count how many scoops. The childminder suggests things for children to try for the first time, such as picking up small items with tweezers. She is very encouraging, and children gain in confidence. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively and shares her assessments with parents to include them in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle and behave well. The childminder teaches them from an early age to be considerate. For instance, she explains that sometimes they should share and sometimes they should leave each other alone to play. The childminder takes children to local groups and meets other childminders. This helps to support children's social skills. They learn to make friends and be part of a larger group, such as nursery or school. Children eat healthy food and drink water as part of learning about healthy lifestyles. The childminder takes them out every day for fresh air and exercise, choosing suitable local venues for the age of the children. She gives children many opportunities to make decisions and discover the best way to do things and to keep safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and happy. They enjoy the experiences the childminder provides. They make good progress from their individual starting points. Children communicate well and develop many essential learning skills ready for further learning at pre-school or school. For example, they are inquisitive and like to try new things. Children make simple choices, such as whether to do painting or sorting and when to do activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120999 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1061287 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 25 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Ford, near Arundel, West Sussex. She provides childcare from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year.

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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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