Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 17 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 builds strong bonds with children. She is positive, caring and offers appropriate affection as and when needed. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and enjoy their time playing with her.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information about children's well-being and learning. She gives parents helpful ideas on how they can continue to support children's learning at home.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively to help her improve her practice. She identifies strengths and weaknesses and uses this information to help her focus on improving outcomes for children.  The childminder supports children's early language development very well. For example, she consistently commentates on children's actions and uses simple words to describe the world around them. Children confidently learn and use new words in their play and make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not precisely monitor children's progress to help her more consistently identify any possible gaps in their learning.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to prepare the next activities to enable young children to consistently fully engage in their play and learning.

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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 systems for monitoring children's progress further, to provide an even sharper focus on identifying any gaps in learning and development  provide further support and encouragement to help young children remain consistently engaged in meaningful play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continues to update her skills and childcare knowledge to help her meet the needs of the children. For example, she reads articles and researches best practice. She has a good network of local childminders and shares new activity ideas to help motivate the children. The childminder has made positive changes to support children's experiences. For example, she purchased a new double buggy to help her take children on more trips. She carefully plans trips to meet children's interests, such as taking them to see animals at local farms. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare. She has an up-to-date understanding of legislation and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's play regularly and knows them well. She effectively plans activities to support children's interests. For example, young children enjoyed exploring the marks they could make with toy vehicles in paint. The childminder named the colours children used and encouraged their creativity well. She effectively uses books to support children's learning. For example, she encouraged young children to point to pictures of animals in the pages and to make their animal noises. The childminder sings with children and encourages them to join in with the actions. She uses puppets well to help excite children during song and story times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She is calm and gently reminds children of the good behaviour that she expects. Children behave well and closely follow the childminder's instructions. They are kind and gentle with the childminder's toys and respectful of her home. The childminder encourages children to help look after her pets and children show consideration for other living things. Children enjoy regular outdoor physical play and exercise. For example, they walk the childminder's dogs in the local countryside, where they explore nature and wildlife.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children enjoy their learning and confidently explore their environment. Overall, they engage well in their chosen play and show good concentration. For example, they took their time trying to match animal toys to pictures and attempted to match colours. Children listen very well to stories and enjoy turning the pages. They develop good physical skills and confidently use their fingers to trace and follow lines on paper. Children express themselves well, showing emotion and following their own ideas. They have good early independence, such as when using soap and water to wash their own hands. Children quickly learn the skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251235 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1068637 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children between 8am and 6pm each weekday, 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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