Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2017 1 April 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 provides a safe, welcoming learning environment for children. They make easy choices from a good variety of resources and play materials.  Children build warm, trusting relationships with the childminder. She knows them well and effectively meets their individual physical and emotional needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge of children's interests and needs. For example, she plans exciting activities, outings and outdoor learning experiences that they thoroughly enjoy. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Parents are kept well informed. For example, the childminder provides regular updates about children's progress to help involve them in children's learning.  The childminder reflects on what she does and successfully makes improvements to the provision. For example, she has extended opportunities for children to explore and use natural materials in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established close partnerships with all of the other early years settings that children attend, to help them work together to meet children's learning needs.  Opportunities for children to take part in challenging activities that help them learn about everyday technology are not fully developed.

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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

 improve links with the other early years settings that children attend, to help ensure a fully consistent approach to children's learning  build on the range of experiences to extend children's understanding of technology further.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children and knows how to recognise and report any concerns about their welfare. She makes daily checks of the premises, and effectively identifies and removes any hazards, to help provide a safe environment. The childminder is well organised and keeps detailed childminding records. She is motivated to continually develop her knowledge and skills. For instance, she found a course useful to extend her understanding of how to support young children's language development. She regularly invites feedback from parents to help her monitor and evaluate the service she provides and identify priorities for future improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely and makes accurate assessments of their development. She quickly identifies any areas where they may benefit from more support. She supports children's communication skills effectively, for instance, children practised new words as they described the sparkly rice they were exploring. She responds to children's interests well, such as including their favourite toy in the tray of rice to encourage them to try new things. The childminder encourages children to persevere with tasks and solve problems for themselves. For instance, children work out how to position the train track into the shape they want and are delighted when the train moves around it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She offers them gentle guidance and praise. Children behave well and learn to treat each other with respect. They find out about people and communities beyond their immediate experience through interesting activities, such as making Japanese blossoms. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. For instance, she offers children nutritious snacks and they understand why they need to wash their hands before they eat. Children enjoy exciting, stimulating outdoor play experiences. For example, they have fun experimenting in the mud kitchen, exploring the natural environment or practising their physical skills on the large slide.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently ask questions and join in with conversations, expressing their ideas and views. They develop strong social skills. They play well together, and learn to share and take turns. Children practise new skills, such as putting their shoes on and off by themselves. They concentrate on tasks well and are motivated to learn. Children count competently and recognise the letters of their name. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465448 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1069486 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, term time only.

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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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