Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 30 November 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 have good relationships with the childminder. She knows them well and is sensitive to their individual needs and routines. Children settle quickly and feel secure.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment for children. They easily choose from a wide range of resources and play materials and move confidently and safely around the childminder's home.  Children take part in a good variety of activities and experiences that they enjoy. The childminder plans activities based on a good understanding of children's abilities and interests. Children make good progress in their development from their starting points.  Overall, partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works with parents closely on a day-to-day basis. She provides regular updates about children's learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of information gained from assessments to monitor children's progress as precisely and rigorously as possible.  The childminder has not fully developed highly effective systems for seeking feedback from parents and children as part of the ongoing evaluation of the provision.

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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

 strengthen the monitoring of children's progress to identify and address any emerging gaps in learning even more effectively  extend the arrangements for seeking the views of parents and children about the provision, to help target precise areas for further improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's learning journals.  The inspector read letters from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She effectively keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date, for instance, through completing courses. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes good use of opportunities to develop her skills. For instance, a recent course helped her to review how she supports children's learning. She is committed to the continual development of the provision. For example, she has reviewed and improved how she keeps her childminding records and shares these with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents before children start to help her plan for their learning. She observes children closely and responds to their interests and needs. She recognises when they are ready to move on to a new activity and when they need more time to explore and investigate. The childminder supports young children's language and communication skills well, for instance, as she introduces and repeats new words. She provides good support for their physical skills. For example, children enjoy a challenging threading activity and are delighted with their success. The childminder supports children's early mathematics skills well through daily activities, such as counting out the bricks as children build towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is patient and caring, and gently guides and reassures young children, for instance, when they become frustrated with a challenging task. Children go readily to her for comfort or a cuddle and behave well. They learn about the world around them, for instance, as they try new food for Chinese New Year. The childminder gives high priority to children's safety. She checks her home thoroughly each day to identify and reduce any hazards and supervises children closely at all times. She supports children's good health effectively. She offers nutritious snacks and follows good hygiene routines when she changes children's nappies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain confidence and quickly grow in independence. They are eager to do things for themselves and try new skills. Children make choices and decisions as they help themselves to resources in the playroom. They are inquisitive and enjoy exploring toys. They develop good physical skills and have fun being active. Children communicate well and convey their wishes and needs, such as when they are tired or hungry. They show an interest in books and are keen to share stories. Children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359257 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1120588 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 7.45am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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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