Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2017 8 May 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 clearly understands her role and responsibilities. She manages her setting efficiently and implements effective policies and procedures to help support children's safety and welfare.  The childminder provides a child-friendly and homely environment, where children settle well and develop a positive sense of belonging. Children enjoy warm interactions with the childminder, which help to support their emotional well-being.  Children make good progress. The childminder carries out effective observations and assessments of what they know and can do to highlight children's achievements and target any areas where they may need further support.  The childminder reflects on her own practice to help ensure that she is continually meeting children's needs and promoting positive outcomes in their learning.  The childminder works with other settings that children attend, including schools. She

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This provision is good

finds out what children are currently learning and provides related activities which complement and extend their knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of all opportunities to build on children's ideas and extend their learning further.  Parents are not fully encouraged to share what their children do at home to enable them to support the ongoing assessments of children's progress.

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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

 make greater use of children's ideas to extend their interest and learning further  develop further the opportunities for parents to contribute their observations of what their children do at home to support ongoing assessments of children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector viewed the children's development records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector and the childminder observed the children and discussed their progress.  The inspector observed the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures children's safety while in her care. For example, she regularly risk assesses her home and outings, and takes the necessary steps to reduce potential hazards. The childminder uses professional development opportunities, such as training, to help improve her practice. For example, she increased her understanding of children's play and the different learning styles, which has enabled her to support children's play more effectively. Since the last inspection, the childminder has increased the opportunities for children to explore and play with natural resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans the learning environment effectively. She provides children with a wide range of resources to encourage and challenge their learning across the different areas of learning. For example, children have opportunities to learn about technology, engage in role play and explore with materials such as dough, pasta and lentils. The childminder supports children's development well. She encourages children to take part in activities to help them learn simple mathematical concepts. For example, while children complete a sorting activity, the childminder encourages them to count, identify colours and recognise numbers. Children have good opportunities to explore nature and the natural world. The childminder provides them with a range of resources such as diggers, planters, sieves, spoons and pots. Children learn to grow plants and create their own mud kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, child-oriented environment where children feel safe and secure. They learn to respect and value each other's differences and similarities. The childminder teaches children about the wider world, such as though discussions, stories and celebrations of different cultural and religious festivals. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of healthy living. For example, she encourages children to be active and plans regular opportunities for them to play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop a range of skills in preparation for their readiness for school. Children develop good early writing skills. For example, they practise forming recognisable letters and learn to write their names. Children develop good social skills. For example, they know how to express themselves and manage their feelings and behaviour. Children competently manage aspects of their own care routines, such as putting on their coats, which helps to develop confidence in their own abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135235 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 1068497 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in the St John's Wood area in the London Borough of Westminster. The childminder works from 8am to 7pm each weekday, throughout most of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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