Childminder, Out-of school day care in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2017 27 April 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 and her assistants use their observations well to plan for each child's next steps in learning and follow children's interests. Children are motivated learners.  Children develop good communication and language skills in preparation for school. For example, after liaising with the local schools, the childminder uses a similar approach to help children link letters and sounds. Children are prepared well for school.  The childminder adapts activities for children of all abilities. For example, while playing in the sand she identifies colours and repeats words for younger children and points out shapes such as squares and rectangles for older children.  The childminder shares good practice with her assistants and advises them of any changes or updates in legislation.  The childminder has an exciting and stimulating range of resources for children to enjoy. Children choose their own resources from the accessible storage.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistants support children's developing self-esteem well. For example, they cuddle and praise children, promoting their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not provide opportunities for children to value and develop an understanding of their own and others' similarities and differences.  The childminder does not consistently involve children in the evaluation of her service and seek their views to help her in identifying ways to improve their experiences further.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to value and develop an understanding of their own and others' similarities and differences and learn about diversity in a positive way  develop ways to involve children in the evaluation of the setting and seek their views to help improve their experiences at the setting further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions about children's development and progress.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records, policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. The childminder works with her assistants to identify any development or training needs and implements an effective support plan. She updates her training to continue to improve her teaching skills. For example, after completing bereavement training she is better able to help support vulnerable children. The childminder has a good relationship with parents, schools, other agencies and other settings that children attend. For example, children have exciting homework packs to share and continue their learning. Since her last inspection, she has improved her resources for babies so they are similar to those for older children. For example, she has both chunky and fine-handled paintbrushes to fully involve all children in activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants prepare children effectively for their move to school. They encourage the good development of children's speech and language skills and extend their vocabulary well. For example, the childminder introduces words such as 'delicious' when describing tasty food. The childminder and her assistants support children's understanding of mathematics well. For example, children learn to count and begin to recognise shapes such as semi-circles. They recognise number and quantity through games such as hiding numbers in sand. The childminder teaches children about cause and effect as they mix water with dry sand and discuss what happens.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children effectively about how to manage their own safety. For example, children tidy up and know that toys left on the floor may be dangerous. The childminder and her assistants are good role models for children, and children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages good manners and children are very polite. For example, children say 'thank you' to each other when sharing toys. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating, such as through role play games, and children learn how healthy foods help you to develop and grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are encouraged to take turns and play cooperatively together. They learn how to share and be kind to one another. Children are aware of their own needs, and they learn to become independent. For example, they begin to do some things for themselves, such as wiping their noses and putting on their shoes. Children have opportunities to be active in several ways, including visits to parks, woodland walks and regular visits to the beach. Children develop good social skills through various visits in the community, including a sing and sign class at the local toddler group.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY218982 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1091340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Crawley Down, West Sussex. She operates from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. She works with two assistants. The childminder has a recognised 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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