Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2018 15 June 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 carries out focused assessments of children's progress to help her note children's developmental needs. She uses these carefully to note where gaps in progress may occur. She takes appropriate action to help all children reach their full potential, this includes gaining support from other professionals.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to establish consistent routines to support children's development.  All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, progress well from their starting points. Children develop good speech. Older children express themselves and their views well and join in with conversations confidently.  The childminder effectively promotes healthy practices. For example, she provides frequent opportunities for children to engage in physical activities. She promotes healthy eating well. Children all make healthy choices when they give their snack

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This provision is good

requests.  The childminder works well with her co-childminder. They reflect on the effectiveness of the provision and consider together how they can best meet children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not plan activities to fully meet the needs of the younger children.  The childminder does not make the most effective use of her systems to include parents in children's learning assessments and to gather information on children's achievements out of the setting.

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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

 review and adapt activities with more care to ensure that younger children benefit as much as the older children do  enhance further the extent to which parents are involved in the assessments of children's progress to develop a wider view of how the children are developing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  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 has a strong understanding of the signs that can indicate that a child's welfare is at risk. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. The childminder uses robust procedures to ensure children are safe in her care, this includes following risk assessments to create a safe environment. The childminder continually develops her professional skills and knowledge to improve her practice. For example, since gaining a higher qualification she ably applies her understanding of how children learn to her teaching and has enhanced how she meets children's needs. The childminder listens well to the views of others to help with her evaluations of her practice. She listens to parents' feedback and observes children's reactions to find out how they enjoy activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder employs effective teaching techniques to extend children's learning. These include using well-worded questions to help children consider their own thoughts. For example, she questions children well to help them tackle the problems they encounter when putting together a large puzzle. The childminder has improved the provision for allowing children to express their creativity since the previous inspection. For instance, when children make cards for celebrations, they make their own choices about the materials and techniques they use. The childminder includes children in their learning with techniques such as telling them what their next steps in learning are and pointing out when they are moving towards them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong relationships with children, who show that they are safe and secure in her care. For example, toddlers seek comfort with a cuddle before returning to their play. The childminder provides a setting in which diversity is celebrated well. For instance, children talk about the wider world when they discuss the countries where some of their family members live. The childminder promotes positive behaviour well. She teaches children to be polite and they use lovely manners throughout. The childminder prepares children well for when they move on to other settings, such as school. For example, she helps them to develop independence and self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy opportunities to explore and make discoveries. For example, younger children are fascinated by the pliable materials they pull and squish. Older children demonstrate skills ready for their future learning. They clearly explain the marks they make on the cards they design, showing that they recognise that text can carry meaning. Children show an interest in letters and think about the ones that make up their names in preparation for future reading. They explore the meaning of mathematical language, for example, as they describe how much drink they would like in their cups at snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114113 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1089129 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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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