Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2017 9 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 develops an effective understanding of the progress children make. She uses thorough assessment systems, which include the views of others who are involved in children's learning, such as parents, to help monitor their development.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents and staff in the other settings that children attend to support continuity in care for the children. For example, when children enjoy an activity with their parents, she plans further activities based on this.  Children make good progress. They develop confidence rapidly in the setting.  Children show an understanding of how to be healthy. For example, very young children follow hygienic practices when blowing their noses and children enjoy healthy foods at snack times.  The childminder actively extends her professional knowledge and skills on a regular basis. For example, she frequently attends training courses and conferences that help

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children opportunities to extend on the discoveries they make or work towards meeting challenges independently.  The childminder does not consistently allow children enough time to fully think through and develop their thoughts and ideas.

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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 children with more opportunities to work towards meeting challenges independently  develop further the strategies used to help children develop their ideas and consider their thoughts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outdoor play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare and the signs that may indicate children are at risk. The childminder has a strong determination to grow and improve her practice continually. She uses self-evaluation effectively to help her reflect and assess priorities for improvement. For example, through trial and error, she has developed a system for recording children's learning that works well for her and the parents. The childminder seeks out the views of parents and children to help ensure she meets the needs of everyone involved in her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children greatly enjoy the activities the childminder provides for them. For example, they explore coloured rice eagerly. The childminder has a good understanding of children's next steps in their development and joins in with their play to help them meet these. Children engage in a vast range of activities that supports their development in all areas of learning. The childminder supports children well in their language development. For example, she models vocabulary and repeats words back to children to help them form sentences. Children have rich opportunities to find out about the differences that exist between people and the wider world. For example, they share aspects of their own backgrounds, such as important cultural festivals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder and feel secure in her care. She provides children with a stimulating environment where they freely choose the resources with which they want to play. The childminder encourages children to be kind. They develop strong social skills. For example, very young children share resources and engage together in activities. Children have great opportunities to develop skills that will help them when they move to larger settings, such as school. For example, the childminder ensures they experience busier environments, such as toddler groups. She encourages children to be independent. They proudly show that they have learned to put their coats on themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show an interest in stories ready to support their early literacy skills. They enjoy listening to their favourite stories. For example, they join in with the childminder and use a wide range of cleverly designed props. Children develop good early writing skills. They learn to use writing tools and notice how they can make marks in materials with a range of objects. Children begin to develop counting skills and use numbers in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393408 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1068943 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Hassocks, West Sussex. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. Her service opens four days a week, all year round.

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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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