Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2017 27 January 2015

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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 is proactive in seeking feedback about her service. She asks parents to complete regular questionnaires and listens to what children and parents say. This supports her to make informed decisions about what future improvements she needs to make to the service she provides.  The childminder helps children to develop confidence in their abilities, for instance, by celebrating their new achievements. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.  Children are confident and motivated learners. They enjoy exploring the well-planned and stimulating environment and take part in a wide range of activities.  The childminder is skilled in developing young children's communication and language. For example, she questions children skilfully, listens to them while playing and gives them clear explanations to improve their emerging language.  The childminder has good systems in place to share information with parents. They

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This provision is good

work together well to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for children who learn better outdoors, to explore and investigate nature and the natural world.  The childminder has not used highly focused professional development to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children who learn better outdoors to explore and investigate nature and the natural world  focus continued professional development more precisely to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She has completed safeguarding training and knows what to do should she have a concern about a child in her care. Children are supervised closely. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments, minimising hazards to children. She seeks the views of parents and children regularly. The childminder observes and makes accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses this knowledge to plan a wide range of interesting activities and experiences to support and narrow any gaps in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a well-organised environment. They can independently access high quality, age-appropriate resources to support their learning. Good-quality teaching means that children are happy and enthusiastic to engage in experiences. They respond well to the childminder who provides them with opportunities to become independent and curious learners. Younger children enjoy using their senses to discover new textures. For example, they delight in exploring the feel and texture of dried rice. The childminder interacts well with children and helps them to extend their learning and think for themselves. She talks to them about what they are playing with. Children name colours, shapes and count objects, supporting their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children an abundance of praise for children's achievements and this helps them to develop their self-esteem. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children in different situations, such as at local groups. These help children to develop their social skills. Children's good health is promoted well. They are physically active and enjoy a suitable variety of experiences outdoors. The childminder encourages children to attempt manageable tasks while helping them to learn to keep themselves safe. From a young age, children are encouraged to show respect and concern for each other and living creatures. For example, they help to care for the pet rabbit.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop good skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children are very independent and prefer to try and work things out themselves before asking for help. For example, a young child preferred to carefully peel the satsuma rather than accept the assistance offered by the childminder. Children are developing good early literacy skills. They make marks using tools and fingers and enjoy looking at books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386960 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1085632 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Hassocks, West Sussex. She operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays and Wednesday from 9am to 3pm all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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