Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2017 9 March 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

 Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. They explore confidently and make independent decisions during their play.  The observation and assessment of children's learning is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's interests and stage of development. She plans a variety of activities that motivates children to learn. Children make good progress.  The childminder has strong relationships with other settings that children attend and schools that children move on to. She shares information about children's learning and works closely with schools to help prepare children for future learning.  The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge and keeping up to date with changes in practice and legislation. For example, she attends training and networks closely with other childminders.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She ensures that they are fully

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This provision is good

involved in their children's learning and makes time to share information about their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently challenge children to the best of their ability or incorporate other areas of learning and development during some planned activities.

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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

 extend learning opportunities further during planned activities to ensure children get the most out of these times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, training certificates and accident records.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm and the process to follow if she had concerns. She has a comprehensive safeguarding policy which underpins her knowledge. She shares this with parents and makes sure that she keeps up to date with any changes in guidance and legislation, such as through training. The childminder is committed to evaluating her practice and identifying ways to improve. For example, since her last inspection, she has developed her behaviour management strategies and developed resources to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with an interesting environment, which they explore confidently. Children enjoy making marks in dough and begin to give meaning to what they create. For example, older children explained that they were making cakes. The childminder provides good opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills. For example, she encourages older children to count and younger children to join in with nursery rhymes. The childminder encourages children to explore outside. For instance, she provides them with magnifying glasses and supports them in hunting for bugs. The childminder uses language such as 'on top of' or 'underneath' to promote children's exploration skills. Children are curious and excited by their discoveries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and as expected for their age. The childminder provides consistent reminders to use 'kind hands' and to 'Take turns with our friends' during play. Children respond well to the childminder and understand what she expects from them. Children have a good knowledge of hygiene practices and learn to manage their own personal needs, for example, they use the toilet and wash their hands. The childminder makes the most of her outdoor space to help promote children's physical skills. For instance, she encourages throwing and catching games, and children use ride-on toys. Children also have the opportunity to explore the local environment daily. For example, they visit parks, go on trains, visit woodland, attend toddler groups and go to the beach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in preparation for future learning and moving on to school. They are confident and active learners who are not afraid to attempt and try new things. Children enjoy exploring books and are inquisitive; they ask questions about the pictures and show interest in following the story. Older children demonstrate secure early literacy skills. For example, they are able to draw and name shapes as well as form letters from their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318453 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1092556 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 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She provides care on weekdays from 8am until 6pm all year around.

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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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