Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2017 14 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 creates a welcoming atmosphere where children feel happy and secure. Her caring approach helps children to form strong and trusting bonds with her. They enjoy their time playing with the childminder and confidently explore the stimulating environment she provides.  The childminder works well with parents and successfully engages them in their children's learning. She talks with them regularly about children's current achievements and helps them to support further learning at home.  The childminder observes children's play and assesses their development closely. She uses her accurate records to help plan effectively for children's next steps in learning. Children enjoy taking part in a wide variety of activities and make good progress from their developmental starting points.  The childminder uses songs successfully to help engage children in their play and build on their experiences. For example, as children bounce on a see-saw and ride on

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This provision is good

swings, they happily join in with songs that link to their actions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder steps in and offers help too quickly when children encounter challenges in their play.  The childminder does not focus on her professional development precisely to help raise her practice to the highest level.

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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 more opportunities to solve problems and work things out for themselves as they play  focus more precisely on professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and 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 this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the children and took account of written feedback from the parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice and the experiences she offers children well. She researches new activity ideas and encourages parents' feedback regularly to help make positive changes for the children. For example, the childminder has recently identified new creative activities linked to Christmas. She has also added a small table and chair set, where children now enjoy a sociable mealtime together. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough and up-to-date understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She accesses regular child protection training and confidently knows the action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well as individuals. She uses her good knowledge of their development and interests to help her plan enjoyable activities that motivate children in their learning. For example, children enthusiastically explore the garden, searching for leaves and wildlife. The childminder extends this well, such as by adding magnifying glasses and children excitedly say, 'Look, it's bigger now,' as they observe the leaves. The childminder follows children's own ideas in play successfully and joins in sensitively. For instance, as children happily play with baby dolls, she introduces a box full of baby-related toys. Children then enjoy pretending to feed the dolls with milk bottles and say, 'Baby needs milk and sleep,' showing good imagination. The childminder supports children's communication development skilfully. For example, she consistently commentates on what babies see, hear and do and watches their gestures closely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and show respect for the childminder and her home. They respond positively to her gentle encouragement and high expectations. Children develop good social skills and happily include others in their play. For example, two-year-old children kindly help babies, putting dolls in toy buggies so they can join in and push them around the play area together. Children develop good early independence and enjoy simple tasks, such as helping to dress themselves for the garden. They are very active and benefit from varied physical opportunities to support their good health. For example, children dig sand in the well-resourced garden and go on daily trips, such as walking to nearby beaches and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated and keen learners, who are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school. Babies use facial expressions and gestures to help their early communication and learn new words quickly. They walk and climb with confidence and feed themselves from an early age. Two-year-old children are curious about the world around them. For example, they explore how leaves feel and pick plants to feed to the pet guinea pig. When given time, children work things out for themselves. For instance, they cleverly find a step in the garden to help them reach the swing set.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114747 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1089135 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in East Preston, West Sussex. She provides care between 7.30am and 6pm from Tuesday to Friday, all year through. She has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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