Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 23 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 encourages children to have an early interest in books for early reading. She reads whenever children choose books, she describes the text and pictures and relates aspects to children's own experiences.  Children learn to be independent. They make decisions and choices, developing their confidence and becoming emotionally secure.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. From the start, she exchanges information with them about the children as they develop and learn, providing children with consistent care.  Children appear happy and secure in the safe and welcoming environment. They enjoy their time with the childminder in her home and garden, as well as on many outings in the community, benefitting from a wide range of interesting experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder does not make clear what she is asking children. For example, when they ask for something without saying 'please', the childminder says 'pardon' so children simply repeat their question.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to introduce matching and comparing activities to the youngest children.

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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

 give children clear explanations to help them to understand instructions  provide more opportunities for the youngest children to match and compare things as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector read parents' reviews and took account of their comments.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentations, including children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has consistently maintained a good standard of childcare. She keeps her knowledge up to date about the latest guidance and best practice. The childminder took appropriate action to address previous recommendations that have improved her practice further. For example, she gives children reasons why their actions might not be very safe, to help them assess risks. The childminder has kept all mandatory training up to date, including for child protection. As a result of safeguarding training, the childminder has adapted her practice to improve her knowledge of each child, such as by visiting them in their home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on her performance continuously. She sends parents questionnaires to get their views and their children's. Their comments are complimentary, stating how they like the daily diary and children's confidence. Children comment that they like walking home from school with the dog and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out what children can already do when they start, from observation and discussion with their parents. She plans a wide range of experiences for children based on their interests, such as drawing. The childminder continually tracks children's progress to close any gaps in their learning and set appropriate challenges for their individual development. She repeats children's single words to support their language development effectively. The childminder has good teaching skills, such as demonstrating how to do new things. For example, she showed children how to roll, shape and cut play dough. The childminder shares and compares details of children's progress with their parents which helps them work together and support children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder consistently applies her house rules and children know what they can and cannot do. The childminder teaches children to be considerate and respectful. Children enjoy the freedom the play room allows them and they can freely access the resources they choose to use. The childminder prepares children for school, such as by putting on their own shoes and coats, and spending time with larger groups of children. The childminder praises children's attempts and they show her affection, demonstrating the bond they develop.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and show many essential skills for further learning, such as school. They are curious and use their imaginations, such as using a toy car with passengers to represent a birthday cake with candles. Children become physically able. For example, they have good pencil control and learn how to climb and control their bodies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY235360 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1091473 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex. She works all day on Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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