Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 13 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 knows children very well. She assesses their progress and understands where they need further support. The childminder knows what each child enjoys. She carefully uses this information to help provide personalised learning experiences which meet their developmental needs.  Children make good progress. They begin to develop early literacy skills. For example, children show an interest in books and the text they see in the environment. They frequently count during their play and develop an awareness of numbers.  The childminder helps support children's good health and physical well-being. For example, they have regular exercise as they go for walks in the surrounding area and enjoy healthy food that the childminder prepares for them.  The childminder ensures her knowledge is up to date. For example, she updates her procedures to reflect new legislation. The childminder extends her professional

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This provision is good

knowledge in a variety of ways to help develop her practice. This includes carrying out research to find new, exciting activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather information from parents about children's achievements at home, to help her gain an overall view of the progress children make.  Children do not have a wide range of opportunities to find out about the wider world and differences in how people live beyond their own experiences.

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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

 develop further partnerships with parents and encourage them to share information about their children's achievements at home more regularly to help inform ongoing assessment  increase further the range of opportunities to help children learn about the wider world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk. She knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned. The childminder teaches children well about the risks that exist in the environment and helps them to learn how to stay safe. For example, they know they must wash their hands carefully after feeding the sheep in the garden. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes to improve the outcomes for the children. For example, she frequently considers whether her resources appeal to children's interests, such as choosing books that link to their favourite things. This excites and motivates children to spend time looking at books.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses teaching strategies with great skill. For example, she gives children opportunities to consider how to solve problems, such as working out how to fix a train track. The childminder offers children rich opportunities to make discoveries and develop their own ideas as they explore. For example, when they drop jelly on the grass, children investigate and observe what happens when they add water. The childminder continually extends children's learning and offers them challenges. For example, she uses well-worded questions to challenge them to work out how to release objects that are hidden in jelly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong relationships with children, who are very happy and secure in her care. For example, children confidently choose toys they want to play with and focus greatly in their play. The childminder strongly promotes independence. For example, all children, including those who are very young, participate in preparing snacks and pour their own drinks. The childminder prepares children well for when they move on to other settings, including school. She helps them to experience set routines and busier environments. The childminder promotes positive behaviour well. For example, she uses her warm and gentle manner to talk to children about the effect of their behaviour on their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show great focus in activities and display lots of curiosity. For example, they investigate magnifying glasses to see how they work and are intrigued to see what activities the childminder has for them. Children develop good language skills. They communicate effectively. Children enjoy activities that help them to build on their vocabulary. For example, they excitedly name the creatures they see printed on cards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387218 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1093694 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Warnham, Horsham. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She cares for children Monday to Friday and also cares for older children in school holidays.

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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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