Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2018 9 March 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 includes the views of parents and other early years professionals to help her review her provision. She has worked hard to address weaknesses from the previous inspection and to achieve a good level of care and learning for all children.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents fully up to date with their children's learning and regularly shares their developmental records. She discusses children's next steps in learning and gives parents helpful ideas for how they can continue to support these at home.  The childminder is a good role model to children and effectively supports and guides their good behaviour. She gently reminds children of what is expected and praises their positive choices. Children behave very well and are kind and considerate of others.  The childminder regularly observes children's play and monitors their progress closely. She accurately assesses their starting points and quickly identifies any gaps where

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This provision is good

further support is needed. Children make good progress in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder speaks too quickly and does not enable young children to hear clear words to fully support their early language development.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to prepare the next activities to enable young children to consistently fully engage in their play and learning.

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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

 enhance teaching skills to support children's good early language development even further  provide further support and encouragement to help young children remain consistently engaged in meaningful play.

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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 hard-working childminder successfully identifies areas for further improvement and makes effective changes that benefit the children. She has addressed previous actions and recommendations effectively. For example, the childminder now regularly shares information with other settings that children also attend to help provide consistent care and learning. She has also introduced thorough checks for children's development at the age of two, which are shared with parents. The childminder accesses support from local early years advisers and completes relevant training to help update her skills. For instance, after recent training, she has improved her support for children's understanding of diversity, including using cultural books and cooking activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns and follows detailed procedures. She confidently knows how to identify and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

minimise risks to children effectively, including extremist views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and, overall, provides a stimulating environment that effectively meets their interests. She adapts experiences well to support children of different ages. For example, as older children carefully thread string through cards and blocks, younger children enjoy stacking the blocks to build towers. The childminder encourages children to try things for themselves and supports their thinking skills successfully. For instance, children show good motivation as they complete challenging puzzles and use trial and error to find the right pieces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, caring and positive. She creates a welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. They form strong bonds with her and build good early friendships with each other, happily including others in their play. For example, children enjoy exploring musical instruments together and singing their favourite songs. The childminder encourages plenty of exercise and children enjoy daily walks to local parks and into the community. They attend a variety of local playgroups and interact with new people, helping to develop their positive social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school. They are confident, independent and eager to learn. Young children are curious about the world around them and develop strong early physical skills. They communicate well and use a mixture of words, gestures and facial expressions to express themselves. Older children pay good attention to detail and concentrate well. They enjoy listening to stories and talking about what might happen next. Children confidently recognise shapes and colours and skilfully complete challenges on electronic games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114396 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1107429 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She provides care from Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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