Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 12 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 knows children well. She observes children and completes assessments to check their development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder actively encourages children to develop good communication skills. For example, she asks children questions and holds meaningful conversations with them.  The childminder works effectively with nursery teachers and shares information about children's development and planning for their next steps. This joint approach helps to provide continuity in children's learning.  The childminder seeks the views of children, parents and other professionals to identify areas for development in her practice, which helps to enhance children's outcomes.  Children enjoy the homely and motivating learning environment. They are confident and use their imaginations during their play.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder and are emotionally secure in

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This provision is good

her care. They learn to be kind and respectful and behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information about children's achievements from parents when they first start, to help her plan for their learning more precisely from the beginning.  On occasions, the childminder does not challenge children's mathematical understanding to help them develop their skills.

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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

 gather more information from parents when children first join the setting, to help identify children's starting points more precisely and plan for their learning more effectively from the beginning  challenge children's good mathematical knowledge to build on their skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly keeps up to date with requirements, such as seeking information online and discussing early years issues with other childminders. She has updated her teaching practice. For example, since the last inspection, the childminder has gained a childcare qualification, which has helped to increase her understanding of how children learn. She uses her knowledge to provide stimulating experiences for children to help them prepare for the next stage in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. Parents are happy with the service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder creates more opportunities for individual children to follow their interests when choosing activities. For example, she asks children where they would like to play and to choose activities, and follows the choices of those children who prefer to learn outdoors. The childminder supports children to develop their small hand muscles to help support their early writing skills. She teaches children about similarities and differences between each other and people in the wider community. The childminder helps children learn about respect and the values of others, including people who help us, such as doctors and policeman.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She is kind and caring and meets individual children's needs well. The childminder helps children to develop their independence. For example, children know when they need to wash their hands and are encouraged to cut their own fruit for snack. The childminder ensures that children are active and teaches them to master physical skills indoors and outdoors. For example, they are encouraged to move and do actions to rhymes, to be active in the garden and parks, and to climb and play on apparatus.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring programmable resources and learn about the purpose of their use. They are eager to practise early writing and are creative. For example, children enjoy making marks and painting, and they talk about the colours they use. Children know how to behave and keep safe indoors and outdoors. Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, for instance, they know what food is good for their health. Children enjoy being outdoors and exploring the natural surroundings. For example, they plant flowers and know that they need water to grow. Children have the opportunity to find out about their local community to help extend their learning and socialise with others. They learn a range of skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467987 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1069694 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Surbiton, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates her service Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare 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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