Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2017 13 January 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not kept her safeguarding knowledge fully up to date. She does not know all the signs of possible risk to children’s welfare.  The childminder does not have an effective written safeguarding policy or complaints policy, as required by the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not complete the required progress check when children are two years old. This does not help the childminder identify any gaps in children’s development at an early age. Children do not make consistently good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has not built effective partnerships with the other settings that children attend. Therefore, she does not routinely share information about the child with others.  The childminder does not make effective use of information from parents to inform initial assessments when children first attend the setting  The childminder does not make the best possible use of all opportunities to build on

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

children’s early reading and writing skills.  The childminder does not make effective use of actions or development plans to strengthen her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She provides them with a warm welcome and they form strong bonds with her. She supports their emotional development and they behave appropriately.  Children enjoy outings to learn about the world around them. They have many opportunities for physical activity and visits to areas of interest, such as the local beach.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop understanding of safeguarding matters, with particular regard to gaining a secure knowledge of all the signs a child may be at risk from extreme beliefs and views, and procedures to follow if allegations are made 20/04/2017

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 develop and maintain an effective written safeguarding policy 20/04/2017  develop and maintain an effective written complaints policy 20/04/2017  develop knowledge required to complete the required progress check for children to be completed when they are two years of age, and ensure parents receive a written summary of their child's development as required 20/04/2017

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 establish effective partnerships with other settings children attend to provide consistency in their care and learning. 20/04/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 make better use of information gained from parents, and from initial observations, to more accurately identify children's starting points  build on all opportunities to develop children's early reading and writing skills  improve the use of self-evaluation and reflection to help identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played, and talked with them at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children’s play, learning and progress.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children’s records and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took note of parents’ written views, and spoke to parents available on the day of inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder’s house and garden used for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a basic knowledge of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, and what action to take. However, her knowledge has not been updated to include how to recognise a child may be exposed to extreme ideas or beliefs. She is not completely confident about what procedures to follow if allegations are made. The childminder does identify areas of weakness, but does not take effective action to make improvements. Parents' feedback indicates they are happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder communicates regularly with parents about their children's time with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes accurate observations of children's learning and development to help her plan activities to extend their learning further. For example, children enjoy blowing bubbles. This helps support their speech development. The childminder knows children well, and supports their interests. She builds on their mathematical development, such as when they count the number of their favourite figures in a toy car. However, she does not make effective use of the information parents share when children first start. She does not effectively use her observations to make accurate assessments of children's progress. For example, she does not complete the required progress check for children when the children are two years old. This does not help her identify weaker areas in the children's development, or to make plans to close any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children learn about good health. For example, the childminder teaches them the importance of a varied diet and effective hand washing. The childminder teaches children about safety. For example, she reminds them about simple rules to walk when indoors so they do not slip or fall. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence, as she encourages them to choose what to play with. The childminder has built strong partnerships with parents. However, she does not effectively support children who also attend other settings. Appropriate information is not routinely shared with other settings to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children develop the basic skills they need to move on to pre-school and school. For example, children enjoy stories. This supports their developing attention and concentration. However, the childminder does not fully support children's developing early ready and writing skills. Children are confident and self-motivated. They independently find their own shoes and put them on before they go outdoors to play. Children learn to take turns and respect each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114396 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1085540 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 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in West Wittering, West Sussex. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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