Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2017 2 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 understands well the progress children make and knows where they need to move forward in their learning. She carefully observes children to find out about their interests and personalities, to support each child effectively.  The childminder works in partnership with parents. She meets with them when children start in her setting and gathers information to find out what children can do when they begin with her.  Children make good progress. They develop confidence in the setting and older children use language clearly to communicate and to ask questions.  The childminder ensures children have healthy experiences in her care. For example, children enjoy trips to parks where they meet physical challenges and benefit from exercise. Children develop positive attitudes towards healthy foods.  The childminder ensures her professional knowledge is up to date and reviews her policies accordingly. For example, she has attended training regarding recent changes

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This provision is good

to safeguarding procedures and has widened her knowledge of how to protect children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not take full advantage of opportunities to build on children's independence skills.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to help children develop their thinking skills and express their thoughts and ideas.

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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

 encourage children to operate with greater independence in the setting  improve opportunities for children to explore and develop their own ideas and interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outdoor play.  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 clearly the signs that could cause concerns about a child's well-being. She knows her local authority guidelines for the procedures to follow in the event of such a concern. The childminder uses robust risk assessment to keep children safe, for instance, she supervises children well when they are on outings. The childminder continually reflects on the success of her practice based on the views of children and parents. For example, she adapts her provision to meet the interests of children, such as taking resources outside for children who prefer to learn in the outdoor environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of learning experiences. For example, they visit woodlands frequently and develop their social skills when they attend a range of groups. The childminder offers children opportunities to find out about the world around them. For instance, they observe the daily changes that happen to the frogspawn and tadpoles they are caring for. The childminder successfully develops children's understanding about individual differences in society. For example, when children ask questions about the clothing people wear they go to the library and research different beliefs to find out more.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong relationships with children, through which they feel secure. New children grow in confidence quickly when in the childminder's care. The children learn to play together well, they show an understanding of the need to share toys and take turns in their interactions. The childminder successfully promotes positive behaviour in children, such as teaching them to have lovely manners. The childminder implements strategies to help children move to new settings, such as school, smoothly. For example, she uses stories to help extend their understanding about what school is like.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show an eagerness to learn. For example, during their role play they ask the childminder the names of the vegetables on their pretend market stall. Older children make marks to represent words when they make shopping lists and read these back to others. Children learn about numbers and make simple calculations, including typing numbers into a calculator to add up what they spend at a market stall. Younger children develop their speech and they communicate with the childminder and repeat words she teaches them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114834 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1089137 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder also looks after older children during out-of-school hours. She offers her services all day Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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