Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 5 September 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 and his co-childminder work together well to meet children's individual needs and support their emotional well-being. Children are happy and settled in their care.  The childminder provides a welcoming, well-organised learning environment for children. He supervises children closely and checks the premises each day to identify and remove any hazards to help them play safely.  Children take part in a wide range of interesting activities and experiences that they enjoy. There is a variety of resources in the play areas. Children make good progress in their development from their starting points.  Parents are welcomed into the setting and are kept well informed. For instance, the childminder provides regular updates about their children's achievements and encourages parents to share information from home.  The childminder is committed to continual improvement. For example, he has discussions with other childminders and makes good use of relevant literature online.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work as closely as he could with other early years settings that children attend, to help develop a consistent approach to children's learning.  Children do not take part in a wide variety of experiences that help them develop their understanding of people's similarities and differences, and about the wider community.

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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 the arrangements further for working in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, to ensure a fully consistent approach to children's learning  provide further opportunities for children to extend their understanding of people and communities outside of their immediate experience.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and his co-childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about his practice, children's learning and development and his evaluation of activities.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a well-organised approach, for instance, he keeps comprehensive childminding records. Together with his co-childminder, he reflects on his practice and makes changes that have a positive impact on outcomes for children. For example, the childminder now monitors children's progress even more closely to quickly identify any areas for additional support. The childminder invites regular feedback from parents to help him monitor and evaluate the service. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise possible concerns about a child's welfare. He knows what steps to take if he is worried about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely and gets to know them well. He supports their communication and language skills effectively, including children who speak English as an additional language. For instance, he gives children the time they need to think about what they want to say and encourages them to try new words. The childminder successfully engages children's interest in reading materials, for example, by asking questions and relating a story in a book to their own lives. He makes good use of opportunities to encourage children's early mathematics skills, such as counting the pictures in the book or the pieces of pizza at lunchtime.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has positive relationships with children. He acts as a good role model for children and offers them calm guidance and praise. Children behave well and quickly become familiar with the daily routines. The childminder teaches children useful skills and knowledge to help them keep themselves safe, such as using equipment carefully and why they should sit down when they eat. He effectively promotes children's good health. For instance, the childminder follows careful hygiene routines when he changes nappies to help reduce the risk of cross infection. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. They have good opportunities to practise their physical skills, such as during walks in the park or woods or an outing to a soft play centre.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in independence and make choices about their play. For example, they help themselves to toys and activities. Children become confident communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. Children play happily together, learning to share and take turns. They become absorbed in their play and are motivated to learn. Children are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473022 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1071728 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder works jointly with his wife, who is his co-childminder. He cares for children from 7am to 6pm each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. He 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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