Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 is a very calm and positive influence. Her caring approach to childcare helps children to feel happy, safe and secure. Children are enthusiastic about time spent with the childminder and develop positive attitudes towards play and learning.  The childminder knows the children very well and observes their learning closely. She accurately assesses and monitors their development. She plans precise next steps in learning to help address any potential gaps successfully. Children make good progress from the starting points in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses daily diaries to help share important information about children's welfare and development. Parents are well informed and successfully engage in their children's learning. The childminder gains and uses the views of parents to evaluate the effectiveness of her provision well.  The childminder regularly takes children into the local community to attend a variety of

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This provision is good

playgroups. Children enjoy meeting new people and making friendships. They develop strong social skills and learn to be respectful and considerate of the needs and differences of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give enough time for children to respond to the questions she asks them, to help develop their thinking skills further.  The childminder does not fully support children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating and the benefits on their good health.

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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

 build on teaching practices to give children more time to think about and respond to questions to support the development of their critical-thinking skills further  give children further support in understanding the importance and benefits of healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The ambitious childminder continuously develops her childcare knowledge and skills. She attends regular training, researches into good practice and shares expertise with other local childminders to introduce new ideas. After recent training, the childminder has improved the way she supports children's early independence. For example, she encourages children to help prepare their own meals and manage more daily tasks for themselves, such as dressing in preparation to play in the garden. The childminder accurately reviews her practice and identifies areas for improvement to help children's outcomes further. For instance, she has improved her understanding of how children learn and developed ways of using their interests and learning styles more effectively to plan challenging activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety of the children in her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

care. She is up to date with current legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what interests the children and how to support their development effectively. She provides a stimulating and challenging environment, which engages children successfully in their learning. For example, children enjoy exploring a toy house with a set of mini-keys and locked doors. The childminder encourages children to match the numbers written on the keys and the doors, and children excitedly unlock the doors to see what is inside. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For instance, children enjoy using chalk to write words on the garden floor. The childminder encourages them to name the letters they write and practise their sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's good behaviour effectively and sensitively reminds them of her high expectations. Children are consistently kind and caring. For example, they ask their friends if they are thirsty and happily give them their water bottles. Children enjoy being active and benefit from regular outdoor play in the well-resourced garden. They develop good physical skills and confidently spin hoops around their bodies. Children learn to manage their own good hygiene, and they sing songs as they wash their hands before meals. They understand the importance of protecting their skin from the sun and confidently know to use sun cream.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are willing to try new things and enjoy completing challenges in their play and learning. They show a genuine interest in literacy and listen intently to stories, enthusiastically answering questions and talking about what might happen next. Children communicate very well and confidently use language to guide their play and express themselves. They enjoy talking about their recent experiences, such as trips to the local fair. Children confidently compare dolls by size and count each step as they walk down stairs. They have a strong sense of self-esteem and take pride in their achievements. Children quickly gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489704 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1016040 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides care for children between 7.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, 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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