Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 11 June 2014

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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 forms effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. There is a good two-way exchange of information about children's achievements and their next steps in learning. This contributes effectively to providing continuity and builds successfully on the learning that takes place elsewhere.  Children are happy, secure and thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming child- friendly setting. They form strong bonds with the kind and patient childminder.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the key issues in relation to safeguarding and welfare. She is alert to using information gathered from training to review her policies, procedures and practice. This helps to ensure children's safety and welfare.  The childminder is committed to increasing her skills and attends regular training events. For example, following training on identifying patterns in children's play, she

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This provision is good

has improved how she assesses children's learning preferences and uses this to plan successfully for children's next steps.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to help children develop an early understanding about diversity and the wider world.  The childminder does not place a strong enough focus on ensuring children benefit from a wide range of activities, particularly for those children who learn best outdoors.

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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 opportunities for children to learn about diversity and the wider world  develop children's learning opportunities to an even higher level, especially for those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector made observations of the children while they were engaged in activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the provider's self-evaluation and feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in safeguarding procedures and follows these rigorously. She is aware of the indicators of children being drawn into extreme views and behaviours. The childminder maintains her professional development, for example, through networking opportunities with other childminders to discuss good practice. She regularly reviews her practice to identify and address areas for development to continuously improve outcomes for children. For example, since the last inspection she has created more visual signs and introduced various sensory and mark- making experiences. Feedback from parents shows high levels of satisfaction. For example, they comment that 'she provides a fantastic environment and I have full faith and peace of mind when I drop the children off'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses and reviews children's learning on a regular basis. This enables her to successfully monitor and track children's progress and highlight any potential gaps in learning. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to hear and repeat new words and to develop their speech and language skills. The childminder skilfully interacts with children during their play experiences. For example, children prepare and 'cook' food in the play kitchen for the childminder and she encourages their imaginations. The childminder challenges children to compare shapes and sizes, and explore colours to support their understanding further. For example, children begin to use numbers and shapes as they play, and they count and group items.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play together harmoniously and the childminder supports their personal and social development well. Children learn to treat one another the respect and kindness and the childminder models good behaviour. The childminder makes children aware of risks and enables them to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they discuss road safety when on outings and learn how to cross safely. The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle successfully. For example, she provides children with a balanced diet and regular opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their learning at nursery or school. They count confidently and learn to write their names. They enjoy looking at books and have opportunities to visit the local library. Children develop good social skills and learn to contribute to activities in large groups away from the childminder's home. Children develop the skills to manage their personal needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411880 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1069007 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 8 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Angmering, West Sussex. She operates her service all year round from 7.45am to 6pm on Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged 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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Telephone number

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